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The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Rating Surfaces Online
Nintendo has released a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 this year, and an age rating for the game has now appeared online ahead of any official confirmation. The rating gives an early indication of the content players can expect and adds another small detail to the growing picture of the upcoming remake, which has generated significant fan excitement since its announcement.
The rating, listed on Nintendo's official US store page, comes from the ESRB as 'Everyone 10+', with the listing citing "animated blood" and "fantasy violence". It has not yet appeared on the ESRB's own website, though the 3DS remake Ocarina of Time 3D received the same rating along with a reference to "suggestive themes"; the original 1998 N64 version was simply rated 'E', as the E10+ category did not exist until 2005. The same Nintendo store page has previously teased "stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay" for the new release.
In short
- Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake rated 'Everyone 10+' by ESRB online
- Listing cites "animated blood" and "fantasy violence"
- Rating matches the 2011 3DS remake, not yet confirmed on ESRB's site
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a video game released by Nintendo in 1998 on the N64 console. It is widely regarded as one of the most important games ever made and tells the story of a young hero named Link who must save a fantasy world from evil.
Nintendo is developing a new version of the game for its upcoming Switch 2 console, rebuilding the original with modern graphics and redesigned characters and environments. This allows both longtime fans and players new to the game to experience it on current hardware.
Age ratings provide information to players and parents about what content a game contains. The Switch 2 version of Ocarina of Time has received an E10+ rating from the ESRB, indicating it is suitable for ages 10 and above and features animated violence and blood. For comparison, the original 1998 N64 version received a simpler E rating, as the E10+ rating category did not exist at that time.
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