The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was certainly among the year’s most anticipated Switch 2 titles based on critical reaction. But if that wasn’t enough, it’s also sold over 5.2 million units in just four days, per Nintendo.
That makes it the best launch for the company on the Switch 2, and it’s certainly the title to achieve the feat, given its outstanding legacy and the intelligent ways the remake brings it to life with modern touches. Those enhanced visuals and changes to how the game’s played are certainly welcome touches that add polish while retaining the unique vibe and charm that has elevated it over the decades.
We’ve been very impressed with it in our review, and have even spoken about how the spell it casts on you can be quite hard to shake off thanks to how well the magic of Hyrule is presented on the new platform hosting the experience. If you’re thinking about joining millions of others in Hyrule, we’ve got some helpful tips and tricks to make the game’s early hours kinder.
As for what’s next, it may not be impossible to assume Master Quest as DLC. Maybe even a remake of Majora’s Mask further down the line?
