“Pretty Mad at All of You” – Amidst Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hype, Industry Pundit Responds After Getting Flamed on the Internet for His ‘Best Game of All-Time’ Choice

Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise is highly esteemed in the world of gaming, having helped the Japanese company achieve astronomical heights and revolutionized RPG games forever. Among the franchise’s most influential and highly acclaimed games is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which is considered an icon and a masterclass in gaming.

Despite its status, fans have long debated whether it deserves to be the number-one game of all time. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 is currently in second place on the Metacritic list, being the biggest competitor for the crown. 

Who deserves the first place, Zelda or Tony Hawk?

Currently, the gaming world has been obsessed with the newly released Zelda title, Tears of the Kingdom. It is the direct sequel to the highly acclaimed Breath of the Wild. Hopping into the hype train of Zelda, industry pundit, Jeff Grubb talked about the most influential Zelda game of all time, Ocarina of Time, and its place in the top charts. 

Jeff suggested that Tony Hawk deserves first place. This opinion made him get a lot of heat on the internet. On Twitter, Jeff wrote, “Pretty mad at all of you still for acting like I’m crazy for suggesting Tony Hawk for best game of all time.” This Tweet kindled the flames even higher. While many criticized him further, others supported his take. 

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 was published by Activision in 2000. It was the second game in the series of sports games developed by Neversoft, designed for the PlayStation platform. The game became a pop icon and was highly popular among young adults, revolutionizing skating games. 

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In contrast, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. This was released in Japan and North America in November 1998. It was an RPG phenomenon, considered one of the very first open-world games, with its influence still felt in modern games today.

In the end, it is difficult to say which game deserves the top spot. Based on reviews and critic scores, Ocarina of Time currently has a score of 99, with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 following closely with a score of 98. Both games have been highly influential in gaming history.

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Which do you think deserves the top spot? Share your thoughts in the comments below.