Ocarina of Time Remake: What Famitsu's 37/40 Means for Switc…
The 37/40 score suggests the remake is a high-quality return to Hyrule but may not surpass the original's legacy, leaving fans curious about its chances against GTA 6 for 2026's top-rated game.
The 37/40 score suggests the remake is a high-quality return to Hyrule but may not surpass the original's legacy, leaving fans curious about its chances against GTA 6 for 2026's top-rated game.
Key points - Famitsu awarded The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 a score of 37/40. - The original Ocarina of Time received a perfect 40/40 from Famitsu in 1998. - The 3DS remake, Ocarina of Time 3D, also scored 37/40 from Famitsu. - Ocarina of Time holds a Metacritic score of 99, the highest of all time. - The Switch 2 remake releases this week, with more reviews expected before launch.
Timeline - 1998: Original Ocarina of Time releases and becomes the first game to score 40/40 in Famitsu. - 2011: Ocarina of Time 3D launches for Nintendo 3DS and scores 37/40 in Famitsu. - This week: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 releases; first review score is 37/40.
FAQ
Q: What score did the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake get from Famitsu? A: Famitsu gave it 37/40, with individual critic scores of 9, 9, 9, and 10.
Q: How does this compare to the original and 3DS versions? A: The original N64 game scored a perfect 40/40, while the 3DS remake also scored 37/40, so the Switch 2 version matches the 3DS but falls short of the original.
Q: When does the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake come out? A: It releases this week, with more reviews expected before launch.
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