Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake review published in Famitsu
Key Points:
- Famitsu has published the first review of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2, awarding it a score of 37 out of 40 based on four critics' ratings of 10, 9, 9, and 9.
- The review praised the remake's modern twin-stick camera controls, improved user-friendly gameplay, and enhanced graphical detail.
- Some critics noted the game felt somewhat simplistic compared to contemporary titles and mentioned occasional moments of player confusion, preventing perfect scores.
- The original Nintendo 64 version of Ocarina of Time was the first game in Famitsu's history to receive a perfect 40 score, highlighting the different contexts between the two releases.
- The remake launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, with early hands-on impressions praising its quality-of-life improvements, visual overhaul, music, and new content.