Google launched a new interactive Zelda feature on its search results page. The update displays the Master Sword icon when users search for “Zelda,” and clicking it transforms the page to show what the site looked like in 1998.
The 1998 Time Capsule
The Easter egg, activated by searching “Zelda” on Google, transforms the modern search page into a replica of its 1998 design. The retro-styled page shows what the site looked like in 1998, commemorating the era of the original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
The feature has been available for a few days.
Ocarina of Time’s Legacy
The original Ocarina of Time is considered a masterpiece in the world of video games. It is the only game to have obtained a score of 99/100 on Metacritic, a site that compiles reviews from specialists.
❗️Google Hides a Zelda Time-Travel Surprise in Search! 🗡️ Searching for The Legend of Zelda or Ocarina of Time on Google reveals a clickable Master Sword. ⬇️ ✨ Clicking on it pushes the sword down and transforms the search page into a nostalgic version of Google from 1998,… pic.twitter.com/Fcmrtp5fzB
The game has greatly influenced adventure games that were released afterwards. Its use of time-travel mechanics is a feature of Link’s magical ocarina.
Innovative Ocarina Gameplay
The ocarina is a real wind instrument, similar to a flute. In the game, Link’s ocarina is magical and allows him, among other things, to travel through time.
Google’s Zelda Promotion
Google’s promotion includes the 1998-style interface. The search engine has incorporated the Master Sword icon as a clickable element, engaging fans with interactive content.
By showing the Master Sword when users search for Zelda, Google acknowledges the new version of the game.
No magic flute required for this time travel
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the Google Zelda feature work?
- Searching “Zelda” on Google displays a Master Sword icon. Clicking it transforms the page to look like it did in 1998.
- What is the Metacritic score of the new Zelda game?
- The new version of Ocarina of Time holds a score of 96 on Metacritic.
- What is the ocarina in the game?
- The ocarina is a magical wind instrument that Link uses to travel through time.
The Google Easter egg is on the search results page itself. Search “Ocarina of Time” (or Zelda Ocarina of Time), look in the bottom-right corner for the Master Sword, and click it. You’ll get a time-travel animation and the page switches to a 1998-style Google layout.…
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