# Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is Guaranteed a GOTY Nomination. It Will Never Win

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/zelda-ocarina-of-time-is-guaranteed-a-goty-nomination-it-will-never-win/
- Published: 2026-11-08T16:00:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T16:22:29+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-remake-goty-game-awards/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- The remake is tipped for a Game of the Year nomination.
- Its Metacritic score of 96 leads this year’s contenders.
- The article predicts nominations, but no overall win.

## Summary

The article argues that Nintendo’s new version of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* is highly likely to receive a Game of the Year nomination, but unlikely to win. Its strong reviews, striking visual overhaul and status as a major release make it difficult for awards jurors to overlook.

The remake remains largely faithful to the 1998 game while making some modernising changes and bold artistic choices. Its Metacritic score is 96, the article says, ahead of other current contenders; it also points to jurors’ connection to the original and the remake’s prominence alongside *Grand Theft Auto 6*. The piece predicts further nominations, including for action-adventure, music and art direction, while arguing that remakes rarely win the top award.

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