Triple Click (BONUS) We Beat The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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Jan 1, 2026 Join the hosts as they celebrate completing Ocarina of Time, reflecting on nostalgic adult dungeons and the timeless joy the game brings. They discuss the puzzle-solving thrills of Zelda's dungeons and the bittersweet ending that redefines Link's childhood. From item discovery to the clever contrasts in the Spirit Temple, the conversation dives into design nuances and the game's influence on modern action mechanics. Don't miss their humorous takes on time travel and world-building elements that still resonate in today’s Zelda titles!
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Combat As Puzzle, Not Pure Skill
- Ocarina frames combat as puzzle-solving: bosses test your understanding, not reflexes.
- You progress by applying items and tactics, turning fights into clever executions.
Many 3D Conventions Originate Here
- Ocarina invented many now-standard 3D mechanics like lock-on targeting and mount recall.
- Those innovations effectively created conventions for future 3D action and open-world games.
Discovering The Golden Gauntlets Path
- Kirk recounts puzzling through Ganon's Castle entrance and then immediately using the Golden Gauntlets.
- The design rewarded his curiosity and backtracking once the item became usable.