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Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time Remake Still A Masterpiece

Nintendo's 40th-anniversary remake of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remains a timeless classic with updated graphics and a polished soundtrack.

Nov 4, 2026

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Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time Remake Still A Masterpiece

Nintendo's 40th-anniversary remake of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remains a timeless classic with updated graphics and a polished soundtrack.

In brief

Nintendo's 40th-anniversary remake of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remains a timeless classic with updated graphics and a polished soundtrack. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake celebrates its 40th anniversary with improved visuals, expanded content, and a faithful recreation of the original game's…

Ocarina Of Time Remake Release

Ocarina Of Time Remake Release

Nintendo released The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5.

Original Game's Legacy

The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time was the first 3D entry in the franchise, released for Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Remake's Visual Upgrades

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The remake features complete graphics revamp while retaining the original's charm and distinct regional personalities.

Story Changes

The order of quests has been slightly adjusted with more side-missions added to the game.

Voice Acting

Cutscenes now include voice acting, though Link remains mute for unknown reasons.

Soundtrack Improvements

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Koji Kondo's soundtrack has been polished with additional musical depth and clarity.

Gameplay Mechanics

Players can use the in-built microphone to hum melodies for the ocarina, adding a musical layer to gameplay.

The short version

The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake celebrates its 40th anniversary with improved visuals, expanded content, and a faithful recreation of the original game's story.

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