The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Japanese title: ゼルダの伝説時のオカリナ) is a classic action-adventure video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 console. It was released in 1998, and is considered by many to be one of the greatest video games of all time. Players take on the role of the protagonist, Link, as he embarks on a quest to save the kingdom of Hyrule from the evil Ganondorf. The game is set in an open world environment, and features an action-adventure game system with real-time combat and puzzle-solving elements. Players explore the world of Hyrule and interact with characters, collect items, solve puzzles, and battle enemies. The game also features a time-travel element, allowing players to go back and forth between the past and the future. The game's soundtrack is composed by Koji Kondo, and the game has been praised for its graphics, sound, and overall design. Ocarina of Time is considered a landmark title for the video game industry, and is often cited as one of the greatest video games of all time.