The reviews are in for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, and critics have largely praised the game’s return. The scores collected so far range from 8/10 to 5/5, with many reviewers highlighting how the remake preserves the original while refreshing its presentation.
GamesRadar, VGC and Eurogamer each awarded the game 5/5. Their reviews praised its scale, the faithfulness of the restoration and the renewed clarity and vibrancy of the experience. Game Informer gave it 9.25, while GameSpot and IGN each scored it 9/10.
RPG Site was the lowest-scoring outlet in the roundup, awarding the remake 8/10. Its review noted reservations about some of the remake’s choices, while still describing Ocarina of Time as a classic and the new version as a strong demonstration of its lasting appeal.
Based on 81 critic reviews, the game currently holds a score of 96 on Metacritic.
Sources: Nintendo Life.