Before we get into this, let's be clear: I know The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time already has a sequel. It's called Majora's Mask, and it's one of the greatest games of all time. I'm not trying to erase Majora's Mask, and I'm certainly not trying to disrespect Link's adventures in Termina.
With that out of the way, let's talk about a little game called The Legend of Zelda: Sands of Time. If that doesn't sound familiar to you, I'm not surprised. While this is a sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed video games ever, it's also completely unofficial. Which, in many ways, actually makes it more impressive.
The Legend of Zelda: Sands of Time is a ROM hack of Ocarina of Time that throws in so many new ideas and mechanics that it's a completely new game.
As is typical for most fan games, this one has a pretty dark plot. It appears to take place in the Downfall Timeline, which is the reality in which Ganon kills Link in Ocarina of Time and takes over Hyrule completely.
The synopsis reads: "Long after the events of the dark age, when the evil King Ganon ruled over...
