Zelda no Densetsu - Toki no Ocarina (ゼルダの伝説時のオカリナ) is a critically acclaimed action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 game console. It was released in Japan in November 1998 and in North America and Europe in April 1999. The game is the fifth installment in the The Legend of Zelda series and follows the adventures of Link, a young boy who is sent on a quest to save the kingdom of Hyrule from the evil Ganondorf. Link must travel through time and use the magical Ocarina of Time to restore peace to the kingdom. The game features a 3D open world with a variety of environments, puzzles, and enemies. Players use a variety of weapons and items to defeat enemies and progress through the game. The game also features a variety of minigames and side quests. Players can also use the Ocarina of Time to manipulate the flow of time, allowing them to access areas that were previously inaccessible. The game was highly praised upon release, with many critics praising the game's 3D graphics, open world, and puzzle design. It was also a commercial success, selling over 7.6 million copies worldwide and becoming the best-selling game in the series. The game was later re-released as part of the Zelda Collection for the GameCube in 2003.