{
  "id": 18004734,
  "title": "Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Most Hated Dungeon Gets Reworked in Remake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/zelda-ocarina-of-times-most-hated-dungeon-gets-reworked-in-remake",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T18:32:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-water-temple-fixed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zelda: Ocarina of Time's notorious Water Temple will receive a makeover in the upcoming remake, according to Eiji Aonuma, the game's original developer. Recognizing the dungeon's problematic design, Aonuma's team decided to revamp the area and make it more enjoyable for players.\n\nThe Water Temple is notorious for its slow underwater movement, confusing layouts, and repetitive menu navigation, which made it a tedious experience. However, the developers aimed to eliminate these issues in the remake. Aonuma explained his intention behind creating the Water Temple, saying that he wanted to design an underwater experience that felt fun and different. As a freediver, he found the underwater environment fascinating with its unique sounds and sensations.\n\nIn the remake, the developers made it easier for players to toggle items using the d-pad, instead of navigating through menus. Additionally, they replaced some of the labyrinthine walls with lattice-style structures, allowing players to better perceive the room's layout and their position within the dungeon. The developers hope that the revamped Water Temple will generate discussions between older and younger players about their experiences with the original game. While Aonuma playfully suggested that children might find the new Water Temple less challenging, older players might feel disappointed. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is set to release on November 5 for Nintendo Switch 2.",
  "summary": "Nintendo is making changes to an infamous dungeon — the Water Temple — for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake on Switch 2.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}