Ocarina of Time Remake Draws Strong Early Reviews

Nintendo’s remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 was released worldwide on November 5, drawing strong early reviews and user ratings while renewing attention on the franchise’s 40th anniversary. Nintendo has not announced additional downloadable content, despite reports interpreting files found in the game as evidence of a possible Master Quest expansion.

The remake has a Metascore of 96 out of 100 and a user score of 9.6 on Metacritic, according to reports citing the review aggregator. One account said more than 8,750 users had submitted ratings. Metacritic does not require users to verify that they purchased a game before submitting a score, and the remake had been publicly available for only a few days when the figures were reported.

The updated release retains the original game’s central story, locations and dungeon structure while revising its presentation and controls. Nintendo describes an overhaul of the graphics, and the remake includes orchestral arrangements, voiced cutscenes for selected story moments, new movement and camera options, and a revised quick-access system for weapons and equipment. A new Hall of Fallen Foes allows players to revisit...