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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Hands-On Preview

Wednesday 14 October14:00 · 1h agoAI summary
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ScreenRant’s hands-on preview says the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preserves the original’s feel while adding richer visuals, faster movement and more dialogue. The writer found the world lively and inviting, from Kokiri Forest to the Forest Temple.

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01Summary

  1. 01The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is due to launch on 5 November.
  2. 02ScreenRant played roughly an hour of the game at the 2026 Nintendo Holiday Showcase.
  3. 03The preview highlighted new features including jumping on command, diving for Rupees, quick weapon switching and fully voiced cutscenes.
  4. 04Areas shown included Kokiri Forest, Hyrule Field, Hyrule Castle Town and the Forest Temple.
  5. 05The writer said the remake felt familiar but modern, with lush environments, detailed character design and responsive combat and puzzles.

02Why it matters

The game is one of Nintendo’s best-known titles, so any remake will interest long-time fans and newcomers alike. The preview suggests the remake aims to balance nostalgia with modern improvements, which will shape expectations before release.

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