Ocarina of Time Remake Proves Remakes Can Be Just as Big
This suggests Nintendo will continue investing in both remakes and new games, giving players more ways to experience classic franchises while keeping new entries alive.
This suggests Nintendo will continue investing in both remakes and new games, giving players more ways to experience classic franchises while keeping new entries alive.
Key points - Nate Bihldorff is Nintendo's senior vice president of product development and publishing. - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launched 28 years after the original 1998 release. - The remake is the highest-rated game of 2026 so far. - It entered Metacritic's top 30 games of all time within a day. - Bihldorff says remakes introduce the game to people who never played the original.
Timeline - 1998: Original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time released. - 2026: Ocarina of Time remake launches and becomes highest-rated game of the year. - Within a day of launch: Remake enters Metacritic's top 30 games of all time.
FAQ
Q: Is the Ocarina of Time remake considered a new game? A: No, it's a remake of the 1998 original, but Nintendo says it offers a brand-new experience for those who never played the original.
Q: How well is the Ocarina of Time remake reviewing? A: It's currently the highest-rated game of 2026 and made Metacritic's top 30 games of all time within a day of launch.
Q: Does Nintendo still make new games in addition to remakes? A: Yes, according to Nate Bihldorff, new games and remakes are of equal importance, and new entries in series are still being made.
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