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Nintendo’s New ‘Legend of Zelda’ Is Officially 1 of the Highest-Rated Games of All Time
Nintendo’s remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has earned a 96 Metascore, making it the highest-rated game of 2026 so far. The reviews suggest it updates the 1998 adventure’s controls and camera to make it easier for new players to approach, while retaining its directed dungeons and puzzles.
The score is based on 80 critic reviews, compared with 22 for the Nintendo 64 original, which holds a 99 Metascore; the 3DS version scored 94. Reviewers praise Link’s new jump and dash controls, manually controlled camera and quicker access to the Iron Boots in the Water Temple, though some veterans find the streamlined play makes parts feel easier.
In short
- The remake has a 96 Metascore.
- It is 2026’s highest-rated game so far.
- New movement and camera controls modernise the adventure.
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The case for
The remake’s updated controls, camera and quicker access to equipment make a landmark adventure easier for new players to enjoy, while preserving its dungeons and puzzles. A 96 Metascore from 80 reviews suggests critics broadly value this balance of accessibility and faithfulness.
The case against
Streamlining may reduce the challenge and distinctive feel that made the original memorable, particularly for returning players who valued its more deliberate controls and obstacles. With a 96 Metascore below the original’s 99, the remake may improve convenience without surpassing what some players consider the stronger experience.