Simple Zelda Tips for Ocarina of Time Players

A new set of tips is aimed at players jumping into Ocarina of Time, especially anyone who may be new to it or rusty after a long time away. The game is old, and it plays very differently from some newer Zelda titles, so a few basics can help a lot.

The advice starts with the tutorial in Kokiri Forest, where players can learn basic moves like rolling, dodging, and the jump attack. It also suggests using the jump attack often, since it does double damage and can be done more easily with the control stick and A button.

The guide also encourages players not to stick only to the main story path. It points out that the game has lots of secrets, side items, and reasons to backtrack. It also recommends trying minigames in Castle Town, since some of them reward useful items like bigger bags and empty bottles.

Other important advice includes collecting empty bottles, talking to everyone, using more than just the sword in combat, and looking carefully around dungeons for hidden clues. It also reminds players to watch for gold Skulltulas and, of course, not to attack the Cuccos.