Reviews of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake range from rave to mixed

Critics are reviewing the Ocarina of Time remake. The Guardian calls it a dream come true, Digital Foundry praises its visuals, and NPR calls it superb but safe and says it left them feeling oddly bereft.

Timeline

1. 4 Nov, 11:00 UTCFirst appeared on NPR
2. 4 Nov, 12:10 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 4 Nov, 12:10 UTCThe Guardian publishes positive review
4. 4 Nov, 12:10 UTCNPR publishes mixed-leaning review

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• Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake - One of Nintendo's Best-Looking Games EverDigital Foundry
• 9 Best Switch 2 JRPGs That You Need to Play in Fall 2026OpenCritic
• 9 Best Switch 2 JRPGs That You Need to Play in Fall 2026DualShockers
• Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safeNPR