Goro Goro Goron Grumble
It is now Thursday, meaning I have less than a day to finish this review.
This Goron took time out of his busy day of rolled-up napping to tell Navi to back off.
The Goron race, I recall, is the single greatest minority in all of Hyrule. Living rocks, they are by extension part of the land that Link is trying to save, which is what makes them so likable. They are also the first non-fairy species, as both the Hylian and Kokiri share similar biological traits, to be introduced. However, as the first non-fairy species, they are depicted in a bit of a negative light, as most are incredibly stupid and thick-headed, which is suitable to their appearance. In a sense, I noticed an almost racist treatment of the Goron race, be it in how Darunia questions his current status with the King of Hyrule or the Goron on Death Mountain Trail who speculates he can open Dodongo’s Cavern by running into the rocks blockading the entrance instead of using Bomb Flowers like any sane person.
Yet I liked the Gorons, a lot more than the Hylians anyway. Xenophobic though they may be, at least the Gorons treated Link with some respect, with their belief that maturity and adulthood are not measured in stature, but through bravery.
As for Dodongo’s Cavern itself, I found it to be a bit more challenging than the Great Deku Tree’s indigestion. This was primarily because I lost my shield midway through the dungeon and was too stubborn to exit to obtain another. The boss was relatively easy, but I got injured once during battle, more so than the last. Nonetheless, I felt that this dungeon too was a bit short, as if the Child Arc is nothing but the precursor. A friend of mine pointed out his dislike of the Child Arc, as it seems almost nothing but setting up the events for the Adult Arc rather than introduce its own, which I agree with to some extent. However, that’s nothing new, everyone knows that the Child Arc is but the appetizer to a larger, grander adventure, but I still find subtleties in the earlier stages of Link’s life that give players the kind of motivation they will need in future sections of game play.
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November 21st, 2008 at 7:56 pm
hey does anybody remember sinister? no? ok well I’m back and as the name I left suggests I’m going through some “changes” well I will be some time within six months (hmm wonder why I just did that…. oh well…) if anyone thinks they are like me respond to this comment and I’ll get back to you, now then that I’ve weirded a few people out I beleive I can speak for all those individuals of this generation within the community I have entered is that ocarina of time is certainly one of the best video games ever made I’d say second to final fantasy seven and if noone agrees with that I can assure you that sephiroth with the triforce is the most terrifying thing imaginable, though don’t get me wrong ganondorf is an ok villain, and honestly I don’t know who is a better hero in comparing link and cloud.
November 21st, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Best game ever made, end of story. Also the game that gave inspiration to the creation of this very website.
November 21st, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Ah, OoT brings so many childhood memories… Best game ever, not only in terms of sentimental value. The storyline and everything, it boarders perfection. Oh how I wish Nintendo would make a remake of this game with graphics in TP style.
This review is made of pure win, and I admire you for managing to stay awake for so long! But I should also thank you for writing this. It brought back many, many good memories. OoT will last forever.
November 21st, 2008 at 11:23 pm
IMPORTANT!!!!!!
the u.s. naruto website is going to start showing dubbed episodes of naruto shippuuden in january!!!!!!
November 22nd, 2008 at 5:17 pm
A beautifully written tribute to a great video game. As I said commenting on Lefty’s article, I was only four when OoT was released so the first time I played it it wasn’t as difficult as older gamers will remember. Still, it captivated me and entertained me, and it’s one of the best damn games I’ve ever played.
And kate: What???
November 22nd, 2008 at 6:21 pm
so? we’re talking about OoT here, not naruto episodes.
November 22nd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
you know what would be great?
ocarina of time DS
come on they did it for ff iv and soon v as expected and as someone in the game hints at so in other words… please nintendo, ocarina DS and maybe majora’s mask or… a link to the past… with ocarina of time’s graphics on the DS… oh so many ideas… (insert maniacle feminine laughter… stupid male form…)
November 22nd, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Barinade’s a tumor, not Jabu-Jabu’s brain.
Great review, though I really think you should have done this in advance so you wouldn’t lose sleep and have to rush this.
November 24th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Ah, Pfft.
Wind Waker and Twilight Princess were better.
November 25th, 2008 at 2:35 am
HERESY!!!!! I beleive this speacks for anyone who reads your comment, pfft? PFFT? tww is paled in comparison to ocarina now though my ranting may suggest otherwise I actually do have a life so I will not argue and let the other old school gamers rip you into peices (insert maniacle feminine laughter…. stupid male body)
November 26th, 2008 at 12:23 am
I just finished reading the review, and I thought it was very detailed and insightful! I used to play OoT when I was little, and reading this brought back a lot of memorable moments, like the death of the Great Deku Tree. Kudos for you! I would also like to note that your humour and extensive use of vocabulary was top-notch! As for the person who said “Pfft”, I’m going to shred you into pieces!!1!!!
November 26th, 2008 at 1:15 am
nicely done andy… ha ha ha (insert maniacle feminine laughter… stupid male body…)…. (yes that is sort of my thing….)
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:50 pm
This was a great game, and a great review. The only thing I feel you looked over was the story of the creation of Hyrule. That cinematic was, for me, the point of no return. I have, since about 2 years of age, romped in the lands of Hyrule. However, up until this point, it was just a virtual place on my tv screen. I loved it, don’t get me wrong. I have always been in love with Hyrule, but after seeing the creation. The care the goddesses took to make everything, and their selves that they gave up to give it the life they so desired was immensely immersive for me. The fact that Miyamoto, and the others, went to the lengths to give us this background which was wholly unnecessary to the plot (except for connecting us more with Hyrule, as you have stated) filled me with awe. It was that point which I realized this wasn’t just a story. It was a world which the creators loved, and wished for me to love as well.