Yeah the 90s were such an amazing time for gaming thanks to its bold spirit of innovation and ambition.
It saw 2D games refined to a fine art, and the first exciting steps into the new world of 3D. There were landmark titles that changed gaming forever multiple times per year, the kind of thing you only get a couple of times per decade these days.
Hats off to Ocarina as a worthy winner. It's tough to rise to the top among such a strong crowd.