Zelda: Ocarina of Time Beats The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim in One Major Way
Ocarina of Time and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim are two of the industry's biggest games, but their publishers have deployed them very differently.
After years of anticipation, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time finally received a remake for Switch 2 in 2026. Nintendo's decision to release remakes and remasters has been well-received, delighting fans and earning positive critical reviews. This success highlights how Ocarina of Time stands out from other games with numerous releases, such as The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
Skyrim has been released on 13 unique platforms since its debut in 2011, including Google Stadia, Amazon Alexa, and VR editions. In contrast, Ocarina of Time has appeared on fewer platforms since its launch on the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Each new version of Ocarina of Time feels like a special event due to its rarity, as seen with the anticipation surrounding the 2026 release.
Ocarina of Time has undergone several ports, including being included in a Collector's Edition with other Zelda games, and a 3D version for the Nintendo 3DS. The upcoming Switch 2 remake includes even more quality-of-life improvements, better controls, and enhanced visuals. Despite some players finding its mechanics dated, Ocarina of Time remains one of the finest games of all time, garnering a Metacritic score of 96 out of 100.
In comparison, new versions of Skyrim receive minor enhancements but fail to capture the same excitement as Ocarina of Time's release.
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