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How the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake changes the classic game’s script
Game File | Stephen Totilo • • general
Key Points:
- The 2026 Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time replaces Saria's iconic "Yahoo!" greeting with a more subdued "Hello, Link!" marking a notable change in the game's script.
- Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma describes the remake as a "faithful interpretation using modern technologies," with gameplay largely unchanged, but featuring updated graphics and controls, including manual camera control and a jump button.
- The remake introduces significantly expanded dialogue, aiming to enhance character personalities and provide more natural, colorful, and detailed interactions compared to the original 1998 version.
- Despite these script and control updates, the core story and gameplay structure remain consistent with the original, preserving the classic journey and challenges players expect from Ocarina of Time.
