Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Reviews Drop Next Week – Can It Match the Legendary 99?

The Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time launches November 5, and Metacritic says reviews will start hitting mid-next week. Fans are predicting a 94-96 range, but can it touch the original's iconic 99?

The big question on everyone's mind: can lightning strike twice? The Switch 2 exclusive remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is just around the corner, launching November 5, and the review embargo is about to lift. Metacritic itself has chimed in, teasing that media scores will start rolling in mid-next week – and they're asking players to guess the final number.

For context, the original N64 version of Ocarina of Time is basically the stuff of legend. It's one of the highest-rated games in Metacritic history, sitting pretty with a jaw-dropping 99. That's a score that feels almost untouchable. The new remake brings visual upgrades, gameplay tweaks, and more, so expectations are sky-high.

Over in the comments, most fans are optimistic about the remake's quality – but when it comes to matching that mythical 99, people are playing it safe. The most common prediction range? 94 to 96. A lot of you think it'll land close to the original but maybe fall just a bit short. Others are aiming lower, throwing out 91-93, while the more hopeful crowd is betting on something in the 90s.

The optimists point out that the original already has god-tier status, and with Nintendo's trademark polish plus the visual and gameplay improvements, this remake could absolutely be something special. On the flip side, the cautious folks note that these days way more outlets review games, with more diverse standards and perspectives – so the average score might get pulled in more directions than before.

So, can this classic remake hit another record, or will it leave a gap between itself and the original's 99? We'll find out soon enough once reviews go live next week. In the meantime, what's your prediction? Drop it in the comments – we're curious to see who nails it.