Nintendo seems to have made the right decision by remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, at least from a hearts and minds perspective. The visually resplendent remake, which hit stores last week, has already set two records on Metacritic in just a few days. For starters, it has the highest aggregate score (96 out of 100) of any game released in 2026 so far. However, that was established when reviews increased a week ago, so it’s not necessarily news at this point. However, as Forbes noted, Ocarina for Switch 2 has achieved another eye-catching Metacritic milestone: It’s now the highest-rated game based on user ratings in the site’s history, with an all-time record score of 9.6 out of 10. SEE ALSO: 6 Good, Bad, and Weird Changes to ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ for Switch 2 For reference, the original Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64 is the highest-rated game by critics on the history on Metacritic, with a score of 99 out of 100, a record it has held for a long time. Mashable Top Stories More than 8,750 users have submitted scores for Ocarina on Metacritic, so that score isn’t necessarily affected by a small sample size. It absolutely needs to be pointed out and emphasized that Metacritic does not require purchase verification for a user to submit a review score, so it is theoretically possible that some people are adding numbers to the mix in either direction without having played the game. The Ocarina remake has also only been in the hands of the general public for just over four days at the time of its release, so these takes are coming in very hot, and people might change their minds over time. I’d also be remiss not to mention that Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, so there’s a chance (albeit a small one) that Ocarina won’t occupy the user review throne for long. Do you want to receive more news about technology and digital culture in your inbox daily or directly on your device? Sign up for Mashable’s Top Stories newsletter or receive push alerts from Mashable today. Recommended deals for you HBO Max – Best choice for premium content Disney+ – Best for families Hulu – Popular choice for originals Peacock – Low-cost choice for live sports Products available for purchase through affiliate links. If you purchase something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.
