A 2000 action-adventure set in Termina where Link relives a repeating three‑day cycle to stop the moon’s fall, reusing Ocarina’s engine with a darker, character-driven focus.
- Developer: Nintendo EAD
- Genre: Action-adventure
- Platforms: Nintendo 64 (2000); later GameCube (Collector’s Edition), Wii/Wii U VC, 3DS remake, Switch Online
- Mechanics: Three-day time loop with the Song of Time, transformation masks (Deku, Goron, Zora), side-quest schedules, four main dungeons
- Notable: Dark tone and themes of loss, intricate NPC schedules, acclaimed 3DS remake quality-of-life improvements