link goes to bomb-omb battlefield

Nobody told me about this parallel universe...
This is a clip from my playthrough of an older mod made by MelonSpeedruns. I'm a big fan of the castle layout, but I wish it had some custom music.

[@BirdieSenpai]

I'm nearly in tears because a scenario almost identical to this is something my five-year-old mind came up with a quarter of a century ago and now it's a reality, a beautiful modded reality.

[@bradyonetv]

Its awesome the power of mods to create the things we only dreamed of as kids

[@Absolutely_puck_fakestine]

I haven't evolved mentally

[@jordanderosha6322]

I know how you feel. The resident evil 7 dlc where it's basically an escape room and you have to leave everything as it was or get hurt is the same exact idea I have as a child and was blown away I got to play something like that

[@Pao-vo8mf]

you did it. your daydream as a kid and that of many others hacked into the future and fueled the desire for this mod

[@dawnrigel4255]

Yeah when I first played OOT for the first time in high school, it immediately made me think, "damn, I want to make a game that's OOT with a little bit more platforming." Then I thought, oh wait, that's basically Kingdom Hearts lol.

[@stevie_zucchini]

really makes you appreciate the textures of both mario 64 and oot, how color choices and brush techniques did so much of the storytelling since the overworld geometry was so limited. amazing job

[@KEVBOYMUSIC]

Very true, such a different vibe with the Zelda64 textures.

[@bitwize]

The texture memory was severely limited too. Each pixel did a whole lot of work.

[@just-mees]

Brush techniques?

[@BossyGerbasi]

How everything drawn/(brushed), for example, look at walls of hills and mountains, and all the "brushing" they had to do to give everything texture. ​@just-mees

[@richardo490]

almost like two different artstyles present different purposes to how the player connects with the world 😮😮😮😮😮

[@d-culture927]

I was expecting something like just slapping Link into the Mario 64 map but actually recreating the layout of Bob-Omb Battlefield with Ocarina of Time's camera system, textures and models is much more impressive. And I like the way that it adds unique Zelda game mechanics like having to blow up rocks with bombs to make it through. It actually feels like a level that could plausibly exist in Ocarina of Time that feels well designed and playable rather than just superimposing one game on top of another.

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

You didn't see how different it looked in the thumbnail?

[@cuaquers]

​@@user-vi4xy1jw7eover the years I've been conditioned not to trust thumbnails

[@NibirBaishnab]

It's an oot rom hack

[@linkgcuk]

I would have first tried backflipping through the painting!

[@memebowdashpoposhy1699]

An entire OoT style Mario 64 rom hack, with having to go to each place looking for upgrades, would legit be the best crossover hack lol

[@bradyonetv]

Totally. I doubt (comparatively speaking to making a full mod) that it would be super hard to make that a reality with the amount of tools at their disposal these days

[@Lulink013]

Kaze already made a Mario in OOT hack a while back, if you didn't know.

[@rainbowsprinklez]

@@Lulink013 Difference is, SM64 is clearly the base of that.

[@TheObsessiveGamer]

The fact that OOT was made from the SM64 engine and only to return back to SM64 is poetic here.

[@Josuh]

L is real 2401 moment

[@TheObsessiveGamer]

@@Josuh >Literally is 2401 in the calander too. Shit

[@bigangenbygang]

Not just that, but the earliest versions of OOT were using paintings to teleport to different locations from within Hyrule Castle. And the old Hyrule Castle dungeon got repurposed as the Forest Temple later in development, retaining the focus on paintings throughout. So even more poetic, it is a return to form both from origins of the engine and from the earliest iterations of the game's development.

[@jraug44]

It looks like they based the DS port of SM64 on the OOT engine too, considering the similarities in animations and physics, like how tight the controls are, recoil when punching walls, having to face a ledge to grab it, etc.

[@Thewaterspirit57]

Was it tho? I mean… SM64 ram at 30fps, while OoC actually rendered like, what…. 24fps? Maybe lower. So the game should run the same, but it doesn’t.

[@kylehill]

Incredible!

[@platinum-or3y]

omg kyle Hull

[@dorsenator]

Hi, Science Thor!

[@LeotheJapaneseLion9890]

Oh! I see the scientist is here.

[@thebaseandtriflingcreature174]

my god, its the King Nerd.

[@Deadpool....]

you know, im something of a scientist myself ;)

[@dominicjannazo7144]

I've seen so many Zelda speedruns that seeing Link moving normally in this mod was surreal.

[@KE-yq2eg]

Just hearing Link's grunts makes me want to play OoT now.

[@jollygrapefruit786]

Yeaaah ur a dirty girl ain't ya 😈

[@baltakatei]

ZFG can help you get your fix.

[@TheNecroSodomizer]

@@baltakatei He said play Oot, not watch someone else play Oot

[@CrizzyEyes]

HUT HYAA KYAAH

[@Zadck1]

The grunts of adventure!

[@rabidbasher]

There's something really cute and nice about Zelda's lullaby playing inside of the mushroom castle

[@Emanuel08820]

I thought the same thing

[@bluetoaster42]

This feels like something that should have been done years ago, why am I just seeing it now? Why didn't I think of it before? Glad it's here now, in any case.

[@thewhitefalcon8539]

Zelda inside of Mario was done before. They ported the whole game!

[@shriiimp]

This feels so natural. So pleasing and natural.

[@eerieyellowlights]

really makes you realise just how brilliant the sm64 level design was

[@robertoceferino1456]

Absolutely, especially when you consider how rushed they were. Most of the development time was spent on figuring out Mario's movement and the camera, leaving very little time for level design.

[@Danbu1988]

@@robertoceferino1456 And without any other games as a blueprint to copy or get inspiration from. I am not even such a huge sm64-fan here but it's undeniable what an impressive task they fulfilled when this came out.

[@robertoceferino1456]

@@Danbu1988 Yeah they created the blueprint for almost all games today. What SM64 did for gaming was like the Beatles did for popular music.

[@someonerandom704]

This whole thing is incredibly well done. There are a bunch of small details in here, like the ground using OOT textures, and using the hookshot poles to go between islands. Going up the mountain also sounds exactly like going up Death Mountain trail.

[@grieveromega6060]

And replacing red coins with silver rubies.

[@MisterRose90]

Lord, have mercy. I wish OoT had a sprint button....

[@bradyonetv]

Me too lol

[@6SamChat9]

This is why epona exist bro

[@gallaxseizor9216]

Or the functional Bunny Ears from Majoras mask

[@MERCHIODOS]

This mod is cool because the original concept for Ocarina of Time was going to play out like Super Mario 64 where Link goes to Gannon's Castle and enter paintings that warps him to different parts of Hyrule. The idea later got scrapped when Miyamoto found out that he can create a vast open field with connecting area's with the Nintendo 64 hardware.

[@marissawolff8491]

That, and both Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64 were developed on the same engine.

[@MsAmber82]

But the idea stayed in Ganon's Castle anyway, in a reduced size

[@MERCHIODOS]

@@MsAmber82 Yes. Ganon's Castle became the final location and the warping through painting became Phantom Ganon's boss fight

[@MERCHIODOS]

@@marissawolff8491 Thats true. Both Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time used the same engine, but Mario 64 used half of the N64 cartridge size, while Ocarina of Time used the full N64 cartridge

[@zydeco2024]

Bullshit, that's the dumbest story I've heard of this year

[@animeking1357]

I like how it's not Bom-omb Battle ripped straight from Mario 64 but the level constructed with OoT trees and ground.

[@wombatgirl997]

I love how this isn't just trying to be a one for one remake, it is actually adjusting the maps and challenges to be more compatible with Link's abilities and movement. I'm not sure it would be possible to do everything from Mario 64 this way, but I would love to see someone attempt to expand this out and bring over as much as possible. Probably would work better if Majora's Mask was used, since the Zora mask would be the only way to really do the water levels right.

[@regalternative]

I love how this makes me feel so nostalgic for both games at once

[@dbdist1]

Back when I was playing OOT for the first time, I was thinking how the graphics looked better than most n64 games, but after years of playing games in that console, I forgot why I thought that. Now, seeing this footage, I remembered why: mario64's grass is just a green blur, but OOT's has more detail and some yellow patches. Plus the trees are 3d on OOT.

[@dominicbonogofski]

Yeah, the trees got an upgrade. But not the leaves. Those are still blurry 2D sprites. Or would it be the branches that are the 2D sprites, since most OoT trees just have branches and no leaves because the trees are just dead apparently?

[@KurayamiRyu]

Now I want to play this. This looks fun.

[@bradyonetv]

Its definitely worth a shot, a 100% play through is probably only like a half hour

[@MrMariosonicman]

since I saw the spiders guarding the doors, I can absolutely imagine the skulltula tokens being the power stars of the game. would make for a clever collectable required for progression.

[@user-wb8iu1hl6i]

This is surreal

[@bradyonetv]

crazy that something like this exists

[@Abegilr_Dragonrider]

The levels of nostalgia are through the roof! And I have only played the 3ds remake of OoT and Ds remake of SM64. So nicely done!

[@davisbowe8668]

This is really cool when you consider that Ocarina of Time originally supposed to have the same level progression of Mario 64 with Link jumping into paintings of different areas. Now I definitely prefer the more open-ended world we got from OoT, but this is a nice look into what could've been if they had went with that original level-based design.

[@Gigamex2]

Fun fact, the initial concept for Ocarina of Time was for it to take place in Ganon's palace and use painting to travel to other locations as inspired by Super Mario 64. Remnants of this idea can be seen in the Phantom Ganon boss fight.

[@ResurrectedElvenMonk]

N64 memories? Is that you!? BradyONE: "It's just me."

[@GymnopedieTornado]

Of all the beautiful perfect things in this clip I don’t know why the phrase ‘sign of our gratitude’ stands out to me. It’s perfect OoT

[@aicnednetni]

my dementia brain is gonna have a hard time believing this wasnt real in my childhood

[@belleofbrightside97]

This is so trippy on my brains, it's like I've seen these maps before, and I have, but I haven't at the same time.

[@remiremiremi111]

It really does capture the energy of both games. 😮

[@yourstruly200]

This is absolutely beautiful. As someone who played and loved both of these games, I can say you did an exceptional job. ❤️

[@sumboschitt3723]

This really feels like a Mandela effect that just manifested itself into reality.

[@Retro90sgamer]

My smile couldn't get any bigger! This was awesome!

[@gigaboy9911]

I love this! I was born in 2002 but I grew up with the N64 game cube era! I love this so much! OOT was the first game I ever played! Using them for a Mario 64 mod is so incredible! Thank you!! ❤❤❤

[@MrCurtStoppable]

This is an amazing mash-up! We are so lucky to have people answering those what if questions we had as children.

[@ReallyCoolKazoo]

This is incredibly creative and well put! And the giant scrub as king bob omb is a great touch. You deserve more views!

[@v4n1ty92]

Fire in the hole

[@coffeegroundsforsnorting6957]

Ah I spent years of my youth playing OOT trying to find everthing. Seeing this, hearing every noise again from the grunts, the hits, the little jingles, and the music ah the music. I didn't know you could cry out of pure nastolgia.

[@bradyonetv]

So glad I could bring back some nostalgic vibes. And thank you so much for the superchat too, its my first ever ❤

[@MarbleThumbs]

This is cool as hell, but it makes me so glad Miyamoto didn't stick with his hub world painting idea for Zelda, the sprawling landscape of Hyrule really helps OOT feel like a living world.

[@bradyonetv]

Agreed

[@jellyfishjones4741]

It's a great idea, but yeah, I think it worked better for Mario than it would have for a Zelda.

[@Arasarcan]

Yooo this is fire! 🔥🔥🔥 It was so touching to watch, thank you!

[@Elegyofawesomeness]

OoT really was something special

[@Mijal15]

That lakitu skip was clean, never seen that movement before. Mario take notes.

[@Lukasaske]

This is awesome and weirdly mind melting. I loved the part when the boss took damage and shot everywhere except where Link was.

[@bradyonetv]

haha he had misplaced anger

[@DeusiMorganbande]

Player to Modder: Player: How much can you Mod OoT? Modder: Yes.

[@SuilongV3]

This is very surreal to watch. Excellent work 👏

[@novo6462]

Now this is a very creative project. Wishing all the best to the developers, looking forward to see what lies ahead.

[@AzumarillConGafasBv]

This is just fucking amazing, from the Castle, the main entrance and overall the way Bob-omb Battlefield was recreated in such a faithful way are amazing

[@BirchTreeReborn]

Oh my god, this is actually a really neat concept. It's like every map becomes its own little dungeon!

[@marczwander893]

I never got into making my own mod, but I think OOT really deserves a "make your own adventure" kind of game engine. Thank you for this

[@mitchweersjr6861]

I love it. This is amazing! Two of the greatest games of all time

[@simdrew1993]

This is honestly really cool. I had no idea that Super Mario 64 and OOT shared the same engine. Looks amazing! ❤

[@IIISuperLinkII]

This is just... Extremely well done

[@timo184]

Bro this is crazy. Incredible!

[@radiationslime6267]

This is so high effort, mad respect

[@TJ-928]

This was ridiculously great. Keep going bro haha

[@aaronmoravek]

It definitely feels like Zelda oot.

[@ljsoddities]

Wow this is amazing excellent work whoever did this

[@WolfenWolfington]

Nahhhhhh bro this is just amazing. This must’ve been a sh ton of work

[@sunder2936]

Amazing, the crossover I didn't know I needed

[@LibertyMonk]

This is so cursed, its such a fever dream that I'm actually feeling kinda sick. Well done.

[@SoulTwinky]

This is so awesome, I would play an entire OOT remake of SM64

[@bradyonetv]

Me too! That would be sick

[@chainchompDX]

I've seen this in the tunnels of my mind. Good to see I don't have dementia yet lol.

[@DaBlaccGhost]

There's ALOT to unpack here it looks amazing.

[@McMarc_1993]

ah yes, just like i remember. sweet nostalgia

[@RAISEYOURDONGERS1]

Wow, this captures the nostalgia of both OoT and Sm64 perfectly! Very cool build!

[@thegarlicbread4422]

I was literally thinking this morning of how much I miss the classic 3D Zelda formula.

[@Ashinle]

This is such a simple concept but it feels so surreal and amazing. It feels like a fever dream got turned into reality.

[@MrGeoSim]

I think I already saw this as a fever dream when I was 8.

[@OceansideSpiderHouse]

Props for the custom boss, that mad scrub leader is adorable.

[@Ciccigreen]

This is amazing work!

[@solarsunchips9628]

There's no need for this to go that hard 🔥🔥 I would love to play this

[@Pandamaxx]

This is amazing. I have no other words.

[@JabbaDeezNuts]

Somebody made this. And I love them for it.

[@slowrunn3r88]

Ya know, I was half expecting the treasure chest at the end to have simply five rupees or a potion refill or something 😂, one of the typical Zelda trolling rewards

[@MelonSpeedruns]

Hey there! Thanks for making the video about my old mod. I might finish it one day, who knows. I'm slowly getting ideas to start it again...

[@PeskyPlays]

Holy cow this is awesome!

[@TheJacklikesvideos]

seeing these textures on these level geometries is a trip and a half.

[@Preston241]

This warms my heart.

[@rickytickytimbo9182]

Listening to all those OoT sounds fills me with nostalgia

[@Josuh]

This almost feels like something Nintendo would've actually done (also this reminded me of Hercules 64 for better or worse) ((ALSO deku scrub boss fight is cool, feels like fighting the ones in Majora's Mask cutscenes))

[@dihuencarlazapata5461]

Incredible, wonderful, impeccable

[@tcg2717]

Simply phenomenal.

[@tinglink3165]

I enjoyed every second of this

[@eeveefennecfox]

this is so cool ♥

[@TechnoGhosty]

I remember distinctly as a child seeing an old ad for the n64 OoT and for some reason i seem to remember link going up bob-omb mountain and rolling into one of those coves away from the boulders. For many years its been a weird Mandela effect for me figuring out if it was an actual ad i saw back then or if it simply never existed, (i think its the latter lol) seeing this video certainly scratches that itch of actually seeing it like 15 years on even in modded form lol

[@favorikos4076]

Okay, I have to say, that is great work, congratulations

[@LotoTheHero]

This was a really cool mod! Thanks for showing it off! It'd be cool if the creator expanded it more. :D

[@bradyonetv]

I think so too! Too bad he said its a cancelled project, though I imagine with decomp it would be very doable

[@MManiaZone]

This is cool. It feels like remembering something for me, but it's just off in some way.

[@merciful_poseidon]

This made me so happy and so very very uncomfortable at the authenticity of this. Like I wandered into another reality.

[@Decrypter1990]

This is unbelievably amazing 👀

[@chrusader5134]

This is just beautiful 👌

[@Gibmont]

Good stuff! Now we need mario, in dekutree 👀 Ngl brady you inspire me to make videos related to nostalgic content, your videos are light hearted and fun to watch. Keep it up bro!

[@SoulsMidnight]

Mario has been to Deku Tree! It's called super Mario 64 Ocarina of time I covered it a few months ago. GREAT romhack!

[@bradyonetv]

Thank you i appreciate it 😁

[@marissawolff8491]

​@@SoulsMidnight Ooo! I should play that!

[@SoulsMidnight]

@@marissawolff8491 DEW IT it's loads of fun

[@johnfeather6476]

I won’t lie, I was genuinely impressed by that boss fight against the giant mad scrub. Excellent job!

[@Thrillin_Chillin_Drillin]

It's BEAUTIFUL man!

[@guichabanaano27]

It... It's so beautiful!

[@SoulsMidnight]

Someone needs to finish this mod and make it a complete game. Also you're 3 away from 1k dude!!!

[@lxxdccvii4805]

Silver rupees instead of red coins is a nice touch

[@TomDabektv]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@unox234]

Watching this made me a weird headache somehow. Its like one of those fever dreams

[@BellyButtonBob]

This is beyond impressive my guy

[@SelbstschichtenderStandarbeite]

my brain couldn't process what was happening in this video

[@kimymans-hot-takes-tv1tp]

this is incredible, holy hell.