Legend of Zelda's Ocarina of Time remake finally arrives
Nintendo released a full remake of the 1998 classic Ocarina of Time. The remake has updated graphics and modern dual-stick camera controls.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the highest-rated game in Metacritic history, has finally been remade. Nintendo stayed faithful to the original rather than reinvent it.
The story and puzzle design remain the same. Modern features like dual-stick camera control have been added.
One major change: the Water Temple is now much easier. Critics and YouTubers have praised how the remake honours the original while meeting modern gaming standards.
- 1998
- Original release
- Nearly 30
- Years since original
- N64
- Platform
- Highest-rated game in history
- Metacritic rank
Why it mattersThe 1998 game that defined 3D gaming now has modern controls and graphics. This makes it far more accessible to new players.
