Nintendo Explains Why It Cut Mario and Yoshi From Ocarina of Time Remake
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Nintendo has removed secret Mario character portraits from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, which were originally included in the 1998 version and the 3DS re-release.
- Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma explained the decision, stating that Nintendo now prefers to avoid distractions that might interrupt the player's immersion in the game world.
- Some Mario references remain, such as the character Talon, who features a Bowser charm necklace and resembles Mario with his moustache and outfit.
- Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has expressed general reluctance toward franchise crossovers, except for Pikmin, which he supports including widely.
- Ocarina of Time remake has sold 5.2 million copies on Switch 2, becoming the platform's fastest-selling game, with players enjoying various in-game musical performances on the ocarina.
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