# I regret talking crap about the Ocarina of Time Remake

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/i-regret-talking-crap-about-the-ocarina-of-time-remake/
- Published: 2026-11-09T12:56:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T13:27:12+00:00
- Original publisher: Destructoid
- Original article: https://www.destructoid.com/i-regret-talking-crap-about-the-ocarina-of-time-remake/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- The writer has changed their mind after seeing the remake in players’ hands.
- Its impact comes from play and wonder, not just graphics.
- The game is resonating with new and returning fans.

## Summary

The writer retracts their criticism of the Ocarina of Time remake’s graphics after seeing players’ reactions to the released game. They argue that its appeal lies less in visual polish than in the experience of playing it, which is rekindling wonder for returning fans and drawing new players in.

The writer had felt the remake’s mix of realistic and fantastical visuals did not work, though they still do not love its look. They contrast its emotional impact with remakes that add updated graphics while losing elements of the original’s direction, and describe Ocarina of Time as a game that can connect generations through shared play and nostalgia.

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