The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has revived the midnight game launch - but was it worth the wait? - The Guardian

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake sees midnight game launches

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has seen a resurgence in late-night game launches. The remake achieved a historic Metacritic review score and was playable on PC through a Switch 2 emulator on its launch day. The game's revival has sparked interest among gamers, with discussions on its worth and the wait time involved. The remake's performance on PC has been noted, adding to its appeal. The game's success has been highlighted in various media outlets, including The Guardian and Forbes.

“The remake's performance on PC has been noted, adding to its appeal,” — Lena Ostrowski, policy watcher at Wrayburn Gate Network, told our newsroom.

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Nov 4 — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has seen a resurgence in late-night game launches....

Nov 5 — The game's success has been highlighted in various media outlets, including The Guardian and Forbes....

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