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Gamers set for Zelda remake to hit the shelves

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Gaming fans are preparing for the release on November 5 of Nintendo’s remake of "Ocarina Of Time," a classic from the 1990s in its long-running Zelda series. The game has already received high praise, with a Metacritic score of 96 out of 100, making it one of the best-reviewed titles this year. Eiji Aonuma, who produced the remake, expressed nervousness about the release but was reassured by positive reviews from outlets like IGN and The Guardian.
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On November 5, 2026, gamers worldwide are preparing for the release of Ocarina Of Time, a remake of the classic 1990s edition by Nintendo. The game is part of the company's celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Zelda series and has already received high praise, scoring 96 out of 100 on Metacritic. Eiji Aonuma, who produced the remake, expressed nervousness about its release but was relieved by early positive reviews from outlets like IGN and The Guardian, which praised it as an "exceptional remake" and a game that stands on its own merits. The series follows the adventures of Link, who battles Ganondorf to save Princess Zelda across different ages.

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In a five-star review for the Guardian newspaper, Keza MacDonald wrote: “Nintendo’s modern Zelda team have turned one of the best games of the 1990s into one of the best games of the 2020s, and made time-travellers out of us all.”
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🔮 The game, a remake of a classic 1990s edition, will be released gradually across the world as part of the 40th anniversary of the saga.
2026-11-05 · The Straits Times
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Gaming fans around the world are getting ready for the release on Nov 5 of Nintendo’s latest addition to its long-running Zelda series, Ocarina Of Time. asserted
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The game, a remake of a classic 1990s edition, will be released gradually across the world as part of the 40th anniversary of the saga. asserted
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It has already garnered widespread praise with a score of 96 out of 100 on aggregator site Metacritic by the eve of its release, putting it among the best-reviewed titles of 2026 so far. asserted
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The series centres on the adventures of green-clad warrior Link, who battles the evil demon Ganondorf across the ages trying to save Princess Zelda. asserted
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Eiji Aonuma, who produced the latest instalment, told AFP in October that he was “all nervous” about the release. “I don’t know how it’s going to turn out, I can’t stop thinking about it,” he said. asserted
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The reviews so far have gone some way to allaying his fear, with US outlet IGN calling it an “exceptional remake of an incredible game and a rich adventure that stands on its own”. asserted
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In a five-star review for the Guardian newspaper, Keza MacDonald wrote: “Nintendo’s modern Zelda team have turned one of the best games of the 1990s into one of the best games of the 2020s, and made time-travellers out of us all.” asserted
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