Legend of Zelda, The - Ocarina of Time (USA) (GameCube) (Japanese title: ゼルダの伝説時のオカリナ) is a critically acclaimed action-adventure game released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Developed and published by Nintendo, it is the fifth installment in the Legend of Zelda series, and the first to be released for the Nintendo 64. The game follows a young boy named Link, who embarks on a quest to stop the evil Ganondorf from obtaining the Triforce, a powerful relic that grants its holder any wish. Along the way, Link must explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and battle monsters to progress in his journey. The game received universal acclaim upon release, with critics praising its graphics, sound, and gameplay. The game was also a commercial success, becoming the best-selling game of 1998 and one of the best-selling games of all time. It has since been re-released on multiple platforms, including the GameCube and Wii, and has been cited as one of the greatest video games of all time.