The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake has arrived with some of the best reviews of the year. The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive has a Metascore of 96 from 70 reviews, Video Games Chronicle reported on November 4, 2026.
First place in 2026
That score puts the remake at the top of Metacritic’s list of the best games released this year, above Sektori, a twin-stick shooter with 93. VGC notes that the three-point gap makes its lead look secure, although Grand Theft Auto 6, due in about two weeks, could challenge it.
In the all-time top 30
On Metacritic’s list of the best games of all time, the remake currently sits 24th. Every game from 16th to 34th has the same score of 96, so its exact position depends on finer calculations and may change as more reviews come in. For now it is ahead of Half-Life, Gran Turismo, Metal Gear Solid 2, Elden Ring and Mass Effect 2, and behind The Orange Box, Baldur’s Gate 3 and the original Resident Evil 4.
The original is still number one
The 1998 Nintendo 64 game remains first on the all-time list with 99, the only game to have reached that score on Metacritic. VGC gave the remake five stars and praised Nintendo for preserving the original instead of overhauling it, adding thoughtful modern touches only where they were needed. More on the remake’s price and what changes in our earlier article.
This article was written with AI assistance from the sources linked above.
