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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Players Use In-Game Ocarina to Play Everything From Linkin Park, Titanic, and Japanese Supermarket Themes
Players of the newly released *Ocarina of Time* remake are using Link’s ocarina to perform songs from games, films, anime and everyday life. The feature has fuelled a wave of social media posts, showing how a familiar game mechanic has become a creative way for players to share music.
Popular performances include Linkin Park’s “In the End”, music from *Final Fantasy* and *Kingdom Hearts*, and themes from *Titanic* and *The Lord of the Rings*. Japanese players have also played supermarket jingles, while Nintendo’s physical Playable Ocarina can be used with the game through the Switch 2 microphone. The remake sold 5.2 million copies in its first four days, making it the fastest-selling Switch 2 game to date.
In short
- Players are performing a wide range of songs on Link’s ocarina.
- Japanese supermarket jingles have joined game and film themes.
- The remake sold 5.2 million copies in four days.