Zelda ‘Ocarina of Time’ Remake Hits the Shelves, Among Best-Reviewed Titles of the Year
Early reviews and a 96 Metacritic score have fueled fan excitement as Nintendo marks the Zelda series' 40th anniversary.
- On Nov 5, Nintendo released a remake of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time as part of the series' 40th anniversary celebration. The title marks the latest addition to the long-running franchise.
- This remake of a 1990s classic features green-clad warrior Link, who battles the evil demon Ganondorf to save Princess Zelda across the ages. The saga has spanned four decades.
- With a Metacritic score of 96 out of 100, the game ranks among 2026's best-reviewed titles. IGN and The Guardian praised the remake as exceptional.
- Fans gathered at midnight in Toronto and London to secure physical copies, with social media users posting clips praising the gameplay's look and feel. The crowds eagerly awaited the release.
- Producer Eiji Aonuma told AFP in October that he was "all nervous" about the release. Despite his concerns, early chatter suggests the latest chapter is well worth the wait.
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Originally launched for Nintendo 64, Ocarina of Time tells us the feats of Link and his Navi fairy in the realm of Hyrule
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