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Ocarina of Time remake tops Metacritic's 2026 rankings
Original: The Zelda Ocarina of Time remake has shot to the top of Metacritic’s best games of 2026 so far, makes its all-time top 30
A remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has debuted at the top of Metacritic's ranking of the best games released in 2026 so far, and has entered the site's list of the highest-rated games of all time, placing within the top 30. The game's critical reception has been overwhelmingly strong, cementing the classic Nintendo adventure's enduring reputation more than a quarter century after the original's release.
Why now: The remake's exceptional critical scores have made it one of the most acclaimed releases in gaming history, drawing widespread attention.
NintendoThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeMetacriticVideo Games Chronicle
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- The Zelda Ocarina of Time remake has shot to the top of Metacritic’s best games of 2026 so far, makes its all-time top 30 · Video Games Chronicle
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