Everyone has their favorite game they can’t believe is finally releasing after years of waiting. And while much of the world’s choice in November is pretty obvious, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake easily fits that bill for me. It’s a modern-day remake developed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. With how beloved the original was, and how revolutionary it felt at the time (and for many years after), this is like a dream come true for long-time fans, and that’s despite previous remakes making their mark.
Of course, it’s far from a straightforward visual lift or reimagining, as Nintendo has poured some incredible effort into enhancing, enriching and yes, changing the original in many surprising ways. So much so that it’s almost a straight-up improvement. Your mileage may vary, but in the meantime, let’s delve into 15 new things you should know about the remake, starting with…
More Character Dialogue and Choices
Characters have much more to say in the remake, whether it’s explaining mechanics, dropping hints about items, or drawing attention to certain events. Not only does this expand on Ocarina of Time’s version of Hyrule and make it feel like a fully-realised place,
