Zelda: Ocarina of Time Has Secret Way to Get to Hyrule Castle That You Probably Didn’t Know About

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Even though The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time came out 27 years ago, a player recently found a new trick to get into Hyrule Castle. Reddit user Ok-Adeptness-9973 demonstrated that you can simply pay the guard at the front gate after being caught and ejected to gain entry.

It’s amazing to me that even now, people like Ok-Adeptness-9973 are still finding new things to do in Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Seriously, this game is a classic for a reason! It’s officially the highest-rated game ever on Metacritic, with a 99 out of 100 – and that was way back on the Nintendo 64. I keep going back to it myself, whether it’s just for the memories, trying to beat my best speedrun, or just messing around and discovering things I never knew were possible, even after all these years.

Players Can Pay the Guard to Get Back Into Ocarina of Time’s Hyrule Castle

One of the most iconic parts of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is infiltrating Hyrule Castle, as it signals a crucial shift in the story. Players typically start by climbing a vine near the main gate, dropping down, and carefully sneaking past the guards. If they succeed, they can then use a Cucco to wake up Talon, and build a makeshift bridge with crates to jump over the moat and enter through a hidden doorway.

Players who are caught by the first guard in Ocarina of Time don’t have to climb the vine back up. A Reddit video by Ok-Adeptness-9973 shows that you can simply pay the guard a small bribe – just 10 rupees – and he’ll let you through, acknowledging your persistence.

A commenter named HiMyNameIsMark82 noted this trick only seems to work if you repeatedly fail attempts or after successfully sneaking into the castle. Other players, like unknownyoyo, pointed out it only works on the first gate – guards at other locations will still catch Link if they spot him. Most comments, though, express surprise that it’s even possible to pay the guard to get past. Many Ocarina of Time fans are shocked by this discovery, with some joking about how easily you can bypass the Hyrule guard.

Ocarina of Time’s Long Legacy Keeps New Discoveries Possible

It’s amazing how discoveries about Zelda: Ocarina of Time keep surfacing, reminding us why this game remains so popular. Originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, it quickly became a landmark 3D adventure game. Its story, how it played, and the way you explored the world had a huge influence on not just future Zelda titles, but countless other games as well. Even now, many of the ideas used in Ocarina of Time are instantly familiar because of how much it shaped the genre.

One reason Ocarina of Time remains popular is Nintendo’s commitment to keeping it available. In 2011, a complete remake was released for the Nintendo 3DS, improving the graphics and gameplay. This version also made the notoriously difficult Water Temple easier to navigate. The remake not only introduced a new generation to the game but also reminded existing fans what made Ocarina of Time so beloved.

So, Nintendo Switch Online added Ocarina of Time to both the Switch and the newer one, through their library of old N64 games. It’s still pretty much the same game I remember, but with a few nice tweaks and the benefit of playing on modern hardware. Honestly, it’s a great way to replay a classic! And it’s wild – people are still finding new things in the game, like that hilarious interaction Ok-Adeptness-9973 discovered with the Hyrule Castle guards. It’s awesome seeing players experiment and uncover secrets that have been hidden for years.

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2025-11-30 07:05