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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: “Pure magic – the biggest, boldest remake I’ve ever played”
Nintendo has released a remake of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* for Switch 2, and the reviewer says it preserves the original’s characters, story, world and dungeons while making the adventure feel substantially reimagined. The review argues that the changes make Hyrule more vivid and emotionally engaging, giving the remake a distinct place alongside the 1998 game.
The reviewer highlights richer visuals, new puzzle mechanics and spoken dialogue for characters including Saria, the Great Deku Tree and Navi. The game was released on 5 November 2026, developed in-house and published by Nintendo; the reviewer says they completed all of its content. The article also notes producer Eiji Aonuma’s comment that some developers had not played the original N64 game.
In short
- The Switch 2 remake retains the original’s core adventure.
- New visuals, puzzles and voice acting refresh Hyrule.
- Reviewer calls it a bold reimagining.
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda is a long-running Nintendo adventure series, and Ocarina of Time first appeared on the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Players guide Link through Hyrule, a fantasy land, as he explores dungeons, solves puzzles and confronts a threat to the kingdom.
The original is widely recognised as an influential entry in the series. Nintendo’s remake revisits its familiar story and characters, while changing elements of how the world and puzzles are presented; producer Eiji Aonuma has said some developers had not played the original. The remake’s relationship to the 1998 game matters to longtime fans and to new players deciding where to begin.