{
  "id": 18284458,
  "title": "Gamers get nostalgic as Zelda remake hits shelves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/gamers-get-nostalgic-as-zelda-remake-hits-shelves-18284458",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T09:12:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/11/05/gamers-get-nostalgic-as-zelda-remake-hits-shelves"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gaming enthusiasts worldwide eagerly embraced the release of Nintendo's latest installment in the beloved Zelda series on Thursday. Ocarina of Time, a remake of the classic 1990s edition, marks the 40th anniversary of this action-adventure saga. The game has already garnered widespread acclaim, boasting a perfect 96 out of 100 score on Metacritic, placing it among the year's top-rated titles.\n\nFan Takumi Kawata, 27, expressed his excitement for the remake, particularly the enhanced graphics, recalling his fond memories of playing the game on the original Nintendo 64 console from 1996. His brother, Kousuke, 31, praised the stunning visuals, especially the beautiful forests of the game.\n\nUS tourist Marissa Olvera reminisced about spending an entire summer playing the original Ocarina of Time when she was a child. The trailer for the remake brought back similar feelings, stating that it was a bonding experience with her brothers.\n\nOcarina of Time was created by Nintendo legend and Mario inventor Shigeru Miyamoto in 1986. The Zelda series has enjoyed continued success, with its last two main installments, Breath of the Wild (2017) and Tears of the Kingdom (2023), selling over 55 million copies combined. Eiji Aonuma, the producer of the new Ocarina of Time, expressed nervousness about the release, saying, \"I don't know how it's going to turn out, I can't stop thinking about it.\"\n\nHowever, early reviews have helped alleviate his concerns. US outlet IGN called it an \"exceptional remake of an incredible game and a rich adventure that stands on its own.\" In a five-star review for the Guardian newspaper, Keza MacDonald praised Nintendo's modern Zelda team for transforming a classic game into a modern masterpiece. Market analysts will closely monitor the title's impact on Switch 2 sales, which became the world's fastest-selling games console upon its 2025 release. Despite a drop in Nintendo's quarterly net profit, the company maintained its annual forecasts.",
  "summary": "'Ocarina of Time', released as part of the series' 40th anniversary, earns a score of 96 out of 100 on aggregator site Metacritic ahead of its launch.",
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