- Released November 5th, Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake exclusive in Switch 2, received a sweet reception and big sales, the critics' scores were almost perfect.
- Gameplay changes to open world: Link can climb, jump, dive; modern visuals, smooth performance, sound features Ocarina, system Threads of Time.
Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Released, Receives Sweet Reception!
News of the release of the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake is now filling niche gaming timelines around the world. Yes, the reception this game has received is nothing short of sweet!
It's no surprise that Nintendo is willing to compete with GTA 6: both release this November. So, for those of you curious about the review and what it's like, let's check it out!
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Nintendo and Its Exclusive Titles
Who doesn't know the Zelda series? It's so popular that this Nintendo-exclusive franchise even has its own dedicated fanbase, ready to support every installment.
Whether it's a new title, a sequel, or a remake, it's guaranteed to sell like hotcakes—and this Ocarina of Time installment is no exception. In fact, they could even make Zelda games a huge hit.
If that's the case, many other gamers will automatically experience FOMO and follow suit by buying the game. It's a kind of larpers (sudden fans). It's no wonder Zelda is Nintendo's flagship title.
Seeing such a solid community, Nintendo felt they had the upper hand. Without hesitation, they announced they would go head-to-head with Rockstar this month.
And sure enough, when the game finally released on November 5th, audiences felt that Nintendo wasn't just talking about corporate hype.
Nearly Perfect Critic Reviews
Something that wasn't immediately apparent when Nintendo first announced the game's release and in its various trailers was whether the open-world approach would be returning.
Well, it's finally all been answered: the adventure-platformer genre (as in the original) is no longer relevant. Players will return to Hyrule with its open-world design!
Link will be able to climb, jump, and even dive. Unfortunately, there's no feature that allows him to fly or glide yet. Hmm, maybe that's saved for DLC.
But we can certainly overlook that lack of clarity when we consider the excellent visual quality. The “mockery” that the Switch 2's performance is only on par with the PS3 is completely baseless.
What's even more exciting is that, because it runs on its native console, the game's performance is reportedly incredibly smooth. While exact figures haven't been officially confirmed, the gameplay experience feels significantly smoother than the original version.
Through this remake series, Nintendo is showing off its teeth: dismissing the issue that their latest current-gen console is not worthy of competing with its competitors (PS5 and Series X|S).
Not to mention the “gimmick” feature that allows players to input sound when playing their ocarina. Not only can you use a real ocarina accessory (sold separately), but you can also hum!
Nintendo also introduced a navigation system called Threads of Time that helps players explore the wider world of Hyrule and track story progress.
It all adds up to a “complete package” that makes this game worthy of being one of the best titles of the year. It's no wonder the reception (from both critics and the community) has been so positive.
Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Reception
Now let's go straight to the main discussion, namely the reception. Zelda Ocarina of Time remake. Reported from Nintendo's official YouTube channel, many critics have already released their assessments.
Continuing the success of its two predecessors: Breath of the Wild and also Tears of the Kingdom, another installation Zelda immediately flooded with praise even from the first day of its release.
This positive reception was also reflected in sales figures. In the UK, the remake recorded the largest physical launch for any game in 2026, making it the second-largest launch in the Zelda franchise's history, behind only Tears of the Kingdom.
What's even more impressive is that the vast majority of reviews received a perfect score! A few of the others gave it a score other than that—but even those were still pretty good, near-perfect.
You can see the full details in the screenshot above. So what are you waiting for? Zelda fans, you should just buy the game!
The digital version itself is priced at $59.99 or around Rp. 1 million.And make sure you already have a Switch 2, because this game is exclusive to that console only.
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FAQs:
Many critics and players praised Zelda Ocarina of Time for its significant visual improvements and a more modern gameplay experience, attracting new players. Nevertheless, the remake still managed to satisfy longtime fans.
Nintendo has introduced a larger open world to Hyrule. Furthermore, Link can now climb, jump, and dive, allowing for more freedom of exploration than in the original.
This version offers much more modern visuals and stable performance at 60 FPS. Therefore, players can enjoy a smoother and more immersive adventure.
Nintendo added voice input for playing the Ocarina in its games. Players can then use their own voice or a special Ocarina accessory to interact with the feature.
Nintendo released Zelda Ocarina of Time exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. In other words, players must own the console before purchasing and playing this game.
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