Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time feels so visually overhauled that it can seem like a new game, even to players who know the original. The preview also suggests Nintendo is using remakes to showcase the console while new titles are still some way off.
01Summary
- 01The remake is priced at $60 and was shown in an early preview session on Switch 2.
- 02The writer says the updated visuals made Hyrule Castle Town, the Great Deku Tree and the Forest Temple feel unfamiliar despite being beat-for-beat the original story.
- 03Link can now jump and swim, and players can use the Switch 2 microphone to sing the Ocarina’s spell songs.
- 04Nintendo’s holiday Switch 2 line-up also includes Switch Sports Resort, while original games such as Metroid Ravenous and a new Kirby title are described as planned for 2027.
02Why it matters
If you grew up with Ocarina of Time, this remake could change how you remember it, for better or worse. It also shows how Nintendo is using Switch 2 remakes to keep the console busy while new exclusive games are still being developed.
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