Ocarina of Time remake released for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo released a ground-up remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, bringing the 1998 Nintendo 64 adventure to a new platform with redesigned visuals, updated controls and changes to gameplay. The game is available exclusively on Switch 2. A retailer guide listed prices of $59.99 for a digital copy and $69.99 for a physical edition.

The remake retains the story of Link’s quest to stop Ganondorf from taking the Triforce, but reviewers describe substantial changes to how the adventure looks and plays. One review said players can now run and jump, while combat, enemies and boss encounters have been revised. The same review described more detailed environments, updated lighting and voiced dialogue for most characters, with Link remaining unvoiced.

Other changes are more specific. A reviewer said several boss fights have new attacks and animations, but also noted that Link can no longer use the Hookshot to grapple onto the rooftops of Kakariko Village. The reviewer described a longer day-night cycle, which now continues in towns, and said the remake replaces first-person aiming with an over-the-shoulder view and adds gyro aiming.