Ocarina of Time Remake Scores 96 and Wins 2026

Nintendo fans have another huge reason to celebrate because the brand new remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time just earned a massive 96 on Metacritic. Reviewers are praising the updated adventure for staying true to the original masterpiece while adding gorgeous modern visuals and smooth gameplay to the Nintendo Switch 2.

This incredible score comes from eighty one critic reviews published in the first wave. It easily pushes the title to the very top of the 2026 gaming charts, making it the highest rated release of the year so far. It also earns a legendary spot among the greatest games of all time on the platform.

Players are eager to jump back into Hyrule and experience Link's classic journey all over again with these fresh updates. As more fans get their hands on the release, the excitement surrounding the franchise continues to grow to new heights.