Soapbox: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’s Kokiri Forest Rivals World 1-1 As A Perfect Intro

Move it, Mido.

November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we’ll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Ollie sings the praises of Ocarina of Time’s mystical opening location, Kokiri Forest…

Before Ocarina of Time launched back in 1998, the Legend of Zelda franchise didn’t really provide players with a good opportunity to acclimatise to its world. Think about it: both NES games threw you into the middle of Hyrule with little introduction, A Link to the Past saw you almost immediately infiltrate Hyrule Castle’s dungeon, and while Link’s Awakening started off in the cosy confines of Tarin’s house, it’s not long before you’re on the beaches of Koholint Island, surrounded by Sand Crabs, Leevers, and Octoroks.

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