Zelda: Ocarina of Time posts highest Metacritic user score ever despite review bombing
The remake of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has achieved the highest user rating on Metacritic despite experiencing review bombing. Players have praised the game's modernized controls and graphics, though some noted minor technical issues.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between fan reception and review manipulation in the gaming industry, as well as the enduring popularity of classic titles.
ⓘ Nintendo, Metacritic Banner for Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Metacritic shown Metacritic user reviews are now live days after the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date. Gamers rank it above Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Silent Hill 2. Score bombing failed to overshadow players who compliment the Switch 2 game’s revamped graphics and controls. Adam Corsetti , Published 11/07/2026 🇪🇸 🇵🇹 ... 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇫🇷 🇵🇱 🇹🇷 🇷🇺 🇭🇺 🇨🇳 🇸🇪 Console Gaming Handheld 4 Reviews exclude selected types exclude selected tags The 96 Metacritic average for Ocarina of Time remake reviews ranks it below the N64 original ’s 99. However, at 9.6, the Switch 2 game currently boasts the highest user rating on the website . It has topped fan favorites like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 , even after a flurry of suspiciously low scores.
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