The Japanese publication Famitsu gave the Nintendo Switch 2 remake a score of 37 out of 40. The game is scheduled for release on November 5.
The first review for the Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been published by the Japanese publication Famitsu. The game received a score of 37 out of 40, according to reports from ryokutya2089.
Famitsu reviews games using four critics who each provide a score out of 10. For the Ocarina of Time remake, the four individual scores were 10, 9, 9, and 9.
Regarding the visual and narrative elements, the review stated: “Ocarina of Time’s remarkable Switch 2 visual overhaul, improved presentation, and more cinematic approach to storytelling give it the scale and spectacle of a modern blockbuster, elevating a story that was already among gaming’s most beloved, and making it sparkle for an entire new generation of players.”
According to ryokutya2089, the review highlighted several specific improvements and characteristics:
The review noted that the game did not receive perfect 10s from all reviewers because some critics felt the game was "a little simplistic compared to many modern titles" and mentioned that "there are some moments that can confuse the player."
By comparison, the original Nintendo 64 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was the first game in Famitsu’s history to receive a perfect score of 40.
Nintendo has released version 1.1.1 of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which has been described as the game's "launch update."
According to the patch notes for version 1.1.1, the update includes the following:
The update adds compatibility with the Zelda notes feature in the Nintendo Switch app.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and is scheduled to be released worldwide on Thursday, November 5.
The release marks the first major review verdict for the title on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. The update to version 1.1.1 arrives ahead of the official worldwide launch.
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