Guardian review praises Ocarina of Time remake’s balance of nostalgia and change

The supplied Guardian review, dated 4 November 2026, describes Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 as an extensive reworking of the 1998 adventure. According to the review, it retains the original locations, progression and puzzle solutions while adding expanded dialogue, voiced story sequences and a more elaborate visual style. Link remains silent.

The review also reports button-controlled jumping, quicker equipment selection, an orchestral score and the option to play ocarina melodies by humming into the console’s microphone. Its author praises the game’s enduring sadness and dramatic impact, but dislikes some character-design changes and explicitly acknowledges nostalgia. The article lists a 5 November release and a £59.99 price.

The review frames the remake around a challenge for older games: updating their presentation and handling without losing what players remember. Here, unchanged puzzles sit alongside revised storytelling and controls. That assessment comes from a critic who identifies the original as formative, making personal attachment an explicit part of the verdict.