Hands-on with the Ocarina of Time remake, the most ornate Zelda game ever made
Nintendo is releasing a lavish remake of the 1998 classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to maintain franchise momentum ahead of a film adaptation. The game features updated graphics and detailed environments, positioning itself as a family-friendly alternative to the mature Grand Theft Auto VI.
Why it matters
It highlights the strategic release scheduling of major gaming companies and the ongoing trend of remaking classic titles for modern hardware.
Mario had his moment. Now it's Zelda's turn.
After The Super Mario Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie made billions , Zelda is heading to the big screen next April . So to keep the franchise front and center, Nintendo is lavishly remaking its 1998 classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time . The game debuts Nov. 5th, two weeks before the meteoric arrival of Grand Theft Auto VI — the only major release to dare compete with it that month.
As other companies dodge the Grand Theft Auto juggernaut by avoiding the November release window, Nintendo's wholesome throwback is poised to stand out against the glitzy violence of Grand Theft Auto . While many will play both games, the early holiday season offers a contrast : a family-friendly fantasy or a modern-day crime epic.
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