A new ROM hack titled Soccerina of Time recasts The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as an arcade-style soccer game built from the original Nintendo 64 code.
The mod, created by community developer Shon J, reuses character models and stage assets from the 1998 Nintendo 64 release to create teams, pitches and a playable soccer experience.
Early builds of the project have circulated within the ROM-modding community via the Hylian Modding server on Discord.
Soccerina of Time is notable for its wide roster and unconventional customization.
Players can choose both main characters and NPCs — including Link and Skull Kid — and assign them to positions on teams named after Ocarina locations such as Kokiri FC, Kakariko City and Zora United.
The mod also includes a character creator that lets users mix and match body parts across character models; examples seen in early footage show combinations like Ganondorf torsos with Cucco heads and Princess Ruto limbs paired with Talon animations.
A 30-minute gameplay video of the 0.1 build has been shared online, documenting early mechanics and the visual mashups possible in the mod.
That build was later followed by a 0.3 release, which the modder has posted updates about on the Hylian Modding Discord channel dedicated to Soccerina of Time.
The mod is available for community download from that Discord server, and the creator has indicated plans to issue additional updates in future development cycles.
Key features reported from the mod's early builds:
- Location-based teams drawn from Ocarina of Time locales, including Kokiri and Zora
- A roster blending main cast and NPCs, such as Gorons and Dampe the goalkeeper
- A swap-and-mix character creator for bespoke player models
- Position assignment and basic soccer mechanics demonstrated in early footage
The project sits squarely within the ROM-hacking tradition that adapts classic Nintendo 64 games into new experiences.
Because Soccerina of Time is a fan-made ROM modification of a 1998 Nintendo 64 title, distribution and use of the hack typically depend on community channels like the Hylian Modding Discord and user familiarity with ROM modding workflows.
For those tracking the project, following the Hylian Modding server is the most direct way to access builds and developer updates.
The mod, created by community developer Shon J, reuses character models and stage assets from the 1998 Nintendo 64 release to create teams, pitches and a playable soccer experience.
Early builds of the project have circulated within the ROM-modding community via the Hylian Modding server on Discord.
Soccerina of Time is notable for its wide roster and unconventional customization.
Players can choose both main characters and NPCs — including Link and Skull Kid — and assign them to positions on teams named after Ocarina locations such as Kokiri FC, Kakariko City and Zora United.
The mod also includes a character creator that lets users mix and match body parts across character models; examples seen in early footage show combinations like Ganondorf torsos with Cucco heads and Princess Ruto limbs paired with Talon animations.
A 30-minute gameplay video of the 0.1 build has been shared online, documenting early mechanics and the visual mashups possible in the mod.
That build was later followed by a 0.3 release, which the modder has posted updates about on the Hylian Modding Discord channel dedicated to Soccerina of Time.
The mod is available for community download from that Discord server, and the creator has indicated plans to issue additional updates in future development cycles.
Key features reported from the mod's early builds:
- Location-based teams drawn from Ocarina of Time locales, including Kokiri and Zora
- A roster blending main cast and NPCs, such as Gorons and Dampe the goalkeeper
- A swap-and-mix character creator for bespoke player models
- Position assignment and basic soccer mechanics demonstrated in early footage
The project sits squarely within the ROM-hacking tradition that adapts classic Nintendo 64 games into new experiences.
Because Soccerina of Time is a fan-made ROM modification of a 1998 Nintendo 64 title, distribution and use of the hack typically depend on community channels like the Hylian Modding Discord and user familiarity with ROM modding workflows.
For those tracking the project, following the Hylian Modding server is the most direct way to access builds and developer updates.
