Summary
A mod brings an iconic move toThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timemade famous by one of Link’sSuper Smash Bros.colleagues.The iconic Falcon Punch is mainly used inSuper Smash Bros.by the character Captain Falcon ofF-Zerofame.Ocarina of Timeis well-known in the franchise as one of the bestZeldagames of all time. Many modders over the years have been finding new ways to experience the classic game in new ways for modern players.
The Falcon Punch is a well-known move in theSuper Smash Bros.arsenal and can only be used by Captain Falcon or Kirby, if Falcon is swallowed by the pink orb. The move consists of Captain Falcon announcing the move as flames burst from his fist and impact the opponent, launching them across the stage. Captain Falcon debuted on the SNES as a part of theF-Zerofranchise that is making a bit of a comeback.
Modder and YouTuber notChase has made a mod that puts the Falcon Punch inOcarina of Time, bringing a new level tospeedruns of theZeldagame. In a YouTube video, they showcase the Falcon Punch in various situations inOcarina of Timewhere the move can be used to bypass obstacles where other actions are normally needed. The video shows the player activating the mod to punch Mido, King Zora, a sleeping Talon, a Hyrule Guard and a tombstone out of their way, just to name a few. It seems that the mod can get Link through anything, even the battle with Ganondorf at the end of the game.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Falcon Punch Mod
NotChase is no stranger to modding the classicZeldagame. They also made a mod bringing theUltrahand fromTears of the KingdomtoOcarina of Timegiving players the crafting abilities not present in the base game. The addition of the Falcon Punch toOcarina of Timetakes some experiences out of the game that would normally be time-consuming and gives the player the option to punch away their problems.
The mod itself fits seamlessly into the game and could be mistaken for a normal feature or item that can be acquired in the game itself. Modders like notChase making mods for classic games likeOcarina of Timeshows the longevity of the iconic franchise and the ease of integration for moves fromgames likeSuper Smash Bros.to make the player experience even better.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TIme marks the first time that The Legend of Zelda made the jump to 3D, giving players the ability to explore Hyrule in an entirely new way.
