Reviewers say the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time keeps the original's magic

Summary

Three reviews published on 4 November 2026 assess the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which marks Nintendo's 40-year franchise milestone. TechRadar calls it the ultimate celebration of that milestone, a light-touch remake that ticks almost every box, with subtle changes that render Link's adventure anew. Engadget says the magic of the original is fully intact while the game looks and plays better than ever. CNET calls the remake brilliant, completely refreshed, and an absolute joy to experience again.

Timeline

1. TechRadar

   4 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTCSource ↗

   TechRadar's review calls the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time the ultimate celebration of Nintendo's 40-year franchise milestone, says it ticks almost every box as a remake, and says subtle changes beautifully render Link's adventure anew.

2. Engadget

   4 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTCSource ↗

   Engadget's review titled 'A masterpiece reborn' says the magic of the original is fully intact while the remake looks and plays better than ever.

3. CNET

   4 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTCSource ↗

   CNET's review titled 'The Switch 2 Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is a Brilliant Remake' says the game is back, completely refreshed, and an absolute joy to experience again.