A Nintendo fan made a surprising discovery in their work parking lot, finding a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. While video games and consoles have been found in some unusual spots, this fan was likely not expecting to get a copy of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D on their way to work.
As the first 3D Zelda game, Ocarina of Time for the N64 was a significant title for Nintendo. Thanks to the new perspective, players could explore Hyrule like never before, becoming a fan-favorite installment in the franchise. Unsurprisingly, the game was ported to various consoles over the years, giving newer gamers the chance to experience the classic adventure. It was even added to Nintendo Switch Online via the Expansion Pack in 2021. Beyond porting Ocarina of Time to other platforms, Nintendo released a remake of the game in 2011 that included various changes to the classic formula, including overhauled graphics, stereoscopic 3D effects, and more.
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Recently, one gamer stumbled upon an old copy of Ocarina of Time 3D while on their way to work. Known as sobbl_ on Reddit, the gamer shared various pictures of the 3DS cartridge on the Zelda subreddit. As seen in the images, the cartridge was badly mangled, with the Reddit user suspecting it had been run over. However, they revealed that the pins on the back were still in alignment, allowing the game to run on their 3DS. They even shared a couple of images of Ocarina of Time 3D running on their system.
Gamer Finds Working Copy of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D in a Parking Lot
This unexpected discovery was a big deal for sobbl_ since they had never played Ocarina of Time before. According to the Reddit user, the previous owner only made it through two temples before quitting. With this in mind, sobbl_ planned to complete the original playthrough. It is worth noting that this parking lot discovery has been a hit on the franchise subreddit, with more than 6.3K users upvoting the post. In the comments, many fans mentioned the infamous Ben Drowned creepypasta from Zelda: Majora’s Mask, joking that this could be a similar situation.
This is just one of the many unexpected discoveries gamers have made over the past few months. Instead of finding a mangled cartridge in a parking lot, another person stumbled upon a couple of PS2 consoles at a landfill. While they had yet to test if it could still play games, the beat-up machines could still power on.
Examples like these are a good reason to be on the lookout for unexpected gaming memorabilia when out and about. With so many people playing video games, the chances of finding discarded consoles, discs, and cartridges in random places are seemingly better than they have ever been.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Systems
- Released
- June 19, 2011
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Grezzo, Nintendo
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Engine
- Super Mario 64
- Franchise
- The Legend of Zelda
In this game, Link sets off on a legendary journey through time to stop Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves who is seeking the Triforce, a holy relic that gives its holder ultimate power. The graphical upgrades and three-dimensional depth breathe new life into the expansive world of Hyrule. An improved and intuitive interface, coupled with the easier navigation offered by playing in a world with 3D visuals, give players better control as they solve puzzles, travel through time and explore this immersive world. Whether you’re a first-time player or a regular visitor to Hyrule, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is a new adventure for everyone.
- Platform(s)
- 3DS
- How Long To Beat
- 25 Hours
