The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: A masterpiece reborn

The magic of the original is fully intact while looking and playing better than ever.

By Sam Rutherford Nov. 4, 2026 6:00 am EST Sam Rutherford for Engadget/Nintendo Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

The moon sits high in the sky as Link trots across a grassy ridge on horseback while a gentle piano melody plays in the background. Then the camera shifts to the lush fields of Hyrule, just before the soulful whistle of a flute hits your ears and the game's title screen coalesces into view. After nearly 30 years The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is back, but it's not quite like you remember.