Nintendo announced that *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*, released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, has achieved a user score of “9.6” on the review aggregation site Metacritic, making it the highest-rated game in the site’s history.
Praise for the Revamped Visuals and More
This title is a full remake of the action-adventure game of the same name originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Featuring completely revamped graphics, the game follows the young Link as he travels between the “Child” and “Adult” eras alongside his fairy companion, Navi, on an adventure to confront Ganondorf.
At the time of writing, the game has earned a user score of “9.6” out of 10 on Metacritic (based on 7,584 reviews). In the all-time user score rankings, it has surpassed the 9.4 of *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* and the 9.3 of the PS2 version of *SILENT HILL 2*, and currently holds the top spot.
It also recorded a Metascore of 96, earning high praise from both critics and users.
Looking at the user reviews posted, you’ll find praise for the graphics and controls that have been updated for modern audiences, as well as comments reminiscing about childhood memories.
On the other hand, there are a few extreme ratings—such as 0 or 1 stars—stemming from dissatisfaction with the lack of new content for a remake or issues with difficulty adjustments. That said, the overall user review score stands at 9.6 out of 10.
The full remake of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2.
