The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Reviews

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Essential, magical, wonderful: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a stone cold classic, and something nobody should miss out on.

November 4, 2026 Read Review

Nintendo’s seminal masterpiece returns in top form.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is a breathtaking Switch 2 overhaul that elevates a timeless classic into an essential modern masterpiece. With gorgeous visuals, modernized controls, a majestic orchestrated score, and clever QoL additions, it's the definitive way to experience one of gaming's greatest achievements.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the best way to experience one of the greatest games ever made. It respects the history, improves nearly every part of the experience, and

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Time after time

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I have a friend who first played The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time back in the day, when the game was only just rele…

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Smart updates and beautiful restorations ensure this must-play Zelda stands the test of time…

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This classic has aged sublimely, and where it hasn’t it has been gingerly given a respectful facelift. The magic has been preserved for a new generation. It is an effortless recommendation; a wonderful experience, a captivating history lesson, and just all-around brilliant.

November 4, 2026 Read Review

Nintendo has done right by its greatest contribution to global art and culture. I doubt that the Ocarina of Time Remake is going to replace its forebear at the top of the Metacritic rankings, for the simple reason that the entire games industry is in a different place now. But Nintendo has effectively turned its 28-year-old classic into something that will feel modern to a new player, thus ensuring that the game will continue to remain relevant within the general discourse for another few generations yet. And now, between Final Fantasy VII and Ocarina of Time, we have some fascinating and deep…

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the most critically acclaimed game ever released, and Nintendo has worked its magic once again, pairing a smorgasbord of improvements with breathtakingly beautiful visuals to make an extraordinary adventure even better.

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After revolutionizing the franchise in 1998, The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is getting a new version in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. More than just a facelift like the one on 3DS in 2011, the Kyoto-based company is taking on the challenge this year of modernizing its most legendary episode to give it a brilliant rebirth.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 respectfully remakes the classic Nintendo 64 title in meaningful ways.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review – Mythologising A Legend

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We finally got a chance to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and it's still one of the best games ever made.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a worthy remake and a faithful reimagining that marries modern controls and presentation with the original's…

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28 years later, we return to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Read our review now.

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Siliconera
UnknownSiliconera
10/10

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a lavish remake of the action-RPG for the Switch 2 with gorgeous visuals and QOL adjustments.

November 4, 2026 Read Review

Ocarina of Time does a fantastic job enhancing the original adventure through more interesting combat and more fleshed out character moments. We do with you could have two weapons equipped at once though.

November 6, 2026 Read Review

The highest-rated game of all time is back after almost 30 years, and it's time to take a look at whether it was really that good and how it has stood the test of time.

November 4, 2026 Read Review

Does this version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preserve the wonder of the original? Or is its magic bar running a bit low?

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We review The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Nintendo's reimagined adventure. Is it worth checking out? Read our impressions.

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The Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 renews a masterpiece without distorting it, modernizing gameplay, graphics, and storytelling for new generations.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 is a glorious remake that reinvents a classic masterpiece into something worthy of our nostalgia goggles. Freed from the shackles of early 3D adventure jankiness, it's the way Ocarina was meant to be played, and is an encouraging example of what a return to the classic Zelda formula could mean for the franchise.

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We have a new remake of one of the most renowned video games of all time so let's get straight into The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) (Switch 2) Review – 9.25/10: The 2026 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a fairly straightforward recreation. But an admittedly very good one. - Game Informer

November 4, 2026 Read Review

Hey! Listen to my review!What do you get when you take one of the most beloved Nintendo games of all time, upgrade [...]

June 18, 2011 Read Review

One of the most celebrated titles of all time is remade for Nintendo Switch 2 but is Zelda: Ocarina Of Time still the best video game ever made?

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 brings an incredible graphical overhaul, revised gameplay and dungeons to an all-time classic.

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On Switch 2, its legacy is secured.

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Toms Guide
UnknownToms Guide

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a joy to revisit from start to finish thanks to its gorgeous 4K visuals, full orchestral score, and slick modern controls. It may not be a brand-new adventure, but it’s the definitive remake fans have always wanted and easily the best way to experience the legendary game that started it all.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is a gorgeous game whose faithful adherence to the source material is almost always a good thing.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Review | Nintendo's classic returns in its best form yet.

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A link between eras

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A beautiful retelling of a legend and a rich adventure that stands on its own.

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It's happened. The most legendary of the Zelda Legends has received a full-fledged remake. Will the iconic title from nearly three decades ago survive the modern era? Listen to the remastered melody of Ocarina of Time.

November 4, 2026 Read Review

Journey through the land of Hyrule in this classic installment in the Zelda universe, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

June 18, 2011 Read Review

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time delivers one of the best-looking games on the Switch 2 and a nostalgic trip that will show new generations of players what made this game so special.

November 4, 2026 Read Review

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a monumental game. How's the remake fair?

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is the ultimate celebration of Nintendo’s 40-year franchise milestone, and ticks almost every box as a remake. It’s light-touch, but some of these subtle changes beautifully render Link’s adventure anew.

November 4, 2026 Read Review

Nintendo is releasing a full-on remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on November 5th that reimagines the N64 classic on the Switch 2.

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NPR Gaming
UnknownNPR Gaming
Unscored

Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.

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