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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reviews: critics average 9.5/10 from 4 scores
Compiled from 4 reviews · Updated 4 Nov 2026, 13:00 · AI-assisted, every point checked against its review · How we make our news →
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with an average score of 9.5. Critics praise the visual and audio upgrades, improved controls, and the game's emotional impact. Disagreements centre on the lack of Master Quest and some changes to puzzles and dungeon design.
What critics liked about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Stunning visual upgrades and enhanced audio and soundtrack (Nintendo Life)
- Rich and detailed world design with traditional dungeon puzzles (IGN)
- Modern graphical enhancements and improved controls (Eurogamer)
- Breathtaking new visuals and voice acting (GamesRadar+)
What critics didn't like
- No Master Quest after completion (Nintendo Life, GamesRadar+)
- Overly simplified puzzles and reduced exploration (IGN)
- Some visual changes make the game feel less like Zelda (Eurogamer)
Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for you?
The remake suits fans of the original seeking a polished, visually enhanced experience. Those who miss Master Quest or prefer the original's challenge might want to skip it.
Every The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review and score
Every review (4): scores, quotes and links
- Eurogamer: 5/5 (10 out of 10) · “If you're new to Zelda and you're coming to this game fresh, you're going to love it.” Read the review →
- GamesRadar+: 5/5 (10 out of 10) · “It's home with bright new paint, comfortable new furniture, and one very welcome layout renovation.” Read the review →
- IGN: 9/10 · “Ocarina of Time is exceptional.” Read the review →
- Nintendo Life: 9/10 · “this will completely replace the original for many. While the lack of Master Quest means it falls short of being definitive, it's still a remarkable remake” Read the review →
How the score works: each outlet's own score is put on a 10-point scale (4 out of 5 is 8, 90 out of 100 is 9) and averaged. Reviews without a score are summarised but not counted. The summary is written by AI from the reviews, and every point is checked against the review it comes from; quotes are the reviewers' own words, linked to the full review.