Ocarina of Time Remake Scores 96 Metascore as Reviews Drop
Nintendo's Ocarina of Time remake sits at a 96 Metascore from 48 reviews, the highest of 2026 so far, a day before its November 5 release.
Review embargoes for Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time lifted on the morning of November 4, 2026, and the early scores put the game at a 96 Metascore across 48 reviews, according to Kotaku. No individual score in that set fell below 8.
The figure makes it the highest-rated game of 2026 so far, per the same report. The remake is scheduled to launch on November 5, 2026, the day after reviews went live.
Reviewers describe the game as faithful to the 1998 Nintendo 64 original while adding quality-of-life changes: running, motion-control aiming and a dedicated jump button. Hyrule Castle Town can now be explored in the remake.
Among the critics quoted are Eurogamer's Christian Donaldson, the Guardian's Keza MacDonald and Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard. One criticism singled out in the coverage is that the game offers only one save slot.
Background
The original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was released in 1998 on the Nintendo 64. Early glimpses of the remake drew criticism for an Unreal Engine-like visual reimagining.
Quick answers
When does the Ocarina of Time remake come out?
It is scheduled to release on November 5, 2026.
What is the Ocarina of Time remake's Metascore?
The remake holds a 96 Metascore based on 48 reviews, with no score below 8.
What new features does the remake add?
Additions include running, motion-control aiming, a dedicated jump button and an explorable Hyrule Castle Town.