Summary

  • Modder combines Pikmin with Ocarina of Time, showcasing Pikmin's helpfulness.
  • Video demonstrates Link using Pikmin to attack, carry, and fix objects.
  • Mod not available to public due to potential legal issues with Nintendo.

A Zelda: Ocarina of Time modder has combined Pikmin with the game with a surprising level of detail put into it. A gameplay video demonstrates what Link's newfound Pikmin can do, which turn out to be surprisingly helpful in Ocarina of Time.

While Pikmin isn't as well-known as Zelda in the west, both have become well-loved Nintendo titles over the years. Normally, Pikmin games follow characters like Olimar, who gather Pikmin to help assist them on their mission or journey. The small plant-like creatures can accomplish a wide variety of tasks and can readily be replaced if lost or killed, making them valuable assistants. It seems that helpful nature extends past the Pikmin games, courtesy of this modder.

Ocarina of Time modder notChase has shared a brief video demonstrating what it would be like if Pikmin were in the game. The video starts with Link leaving Castle Town and immediately pulling Pikmin out of the ground, just like one would in a Pikmin game. From there, the video shifts between different scenarios, including Link running through Hyrule Field with a veritable army of Pikmin. Link uses the Pikmin to attack monsters, pick up things out of reach, move and carry objects, and even fix the bridge leading to Gerudo Valley.

While the aforementioned details are impressive enough on their own, notChase took the Pikmins' colors and types into consideration, as well. For example, Red Pikmin can be seen surviving in the hottest parts of Death Mountain while all the others perish from the heat, and in another shot, most Pikmin drown in water, but Blue Pikmin get through just fine. Link can also organize his Pikmin on-command, where the color-coordinated group can be seen marching along behind him.

Unfortunately, while this mod looks like it would be a lot of fun to tinker with, it's not available to the public. NotChase has created numerous Zelda mods that have intrigued fans, but it seems like they're more like personal experiments for the creator. Sadly, it may be for the best, as Nintendo is notorious for its litigious nature, and has forced numerous mods and fan games to shut down over the years. Releasing a mod combining two different Nintendo games could definitely draw the company's ire. For the foreseeable future, fans who want to see Link interacting with Pikmin will have to settle for playing Super Smash Bros. For those who just want the inherent crossovers in Ocarina of Time, there's always the Mario Easter eggs or the hidden Starfox development tool.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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Adventure
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Released
November 21, 1998
ESRB
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Zelda 64 Engine
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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.

Platform(s)
Nintendo 64, GameCube
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure