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Ocarina of Time review: Does Nintendo's Zelda remake match its original?

Nintendo released a meticulously crafted remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Thursday with updated graphics and controls.

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  • Nintendo released a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Thursday.
  • Producer Hidemaro Fujibayashi stated that modern visual norms have evolved since the 1998 original.
  • Series producer Eiji Aonuma explained that enhanced lighting made certain spooky elements too frightening, requiring adjustments.

Why it matters. This release allows fans to experience a legendary story with modern visuals and controls while preserving the original gameplay balance that critics and players have long admired.

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Nintendo released a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Thursday, aiming to capture the original's magic while updating graphics. Producer Hidemaro Fujibayashi noted that modern visuals now clearly express ideas that previously required player imagination, though enhanced lighting unintentionally exaggerated scary elements like the Skulltula House.

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