Google Has a Cool The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Easter Egg That Transports Us Back to the 1998 Era of Search Results

Google has unveiled a hidden Easter egg in the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which transports players back to the early days of internet search in 1998. Upon typing "zelda" into the search bar and pressing enter, a Master Sword will appear in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Clicking the sword will cause it to be sheathed, triggering an audio effect and causing the screen to distort back to the original Google interface – a stark contrast to today's sleek design.

This nostalgic return to the 1998 version of Google, complete with blue links for search results and the "I'm feeling lucky" feature, puts users back in time to when Britney Spears ruled pop culture and Furbys were the must-have toy. The retro Google interface even mirrors the minimalist aesthetic of that era, reminiscent of the Nokia phones and classic films like Saving Private Ryan that were popular in 1998.

While the official release of the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive awaits, this temporary trip down memory lane offers a unique glimpse into the web's past. Even the development team at Nintendo seems surprised by the impact of the remake, with some members admitting they had never played the original Ocarina of Time before.