Readers Split on Replaying Ocarina of Time Before Remake

An online poll asked whether players plan to replay The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time ahead of Nintendo’s announced remake. Responses from the site’s staff and readers are divided between immediate replays and waiting for the new release.

The poll followed Nintendo’s remake announcement and months of prior reports. Nintendo of America described the project as “Ocarina of Time with stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay.” Nintendo has not provided details on how extensively the original game will be rebuilt.

Some staff members report they replay Ocarina regularly; one staff member reports an annual replay habit. Other staff members treat Zelda entries as rare experiences and plan to wait for the remake, noting their only full replay was the 2011 Nintendo 3DS remaster.

Staff members cited several reasons for their choices. A number pointed to the emotional weight of the game and said they prefer to return only occasionally. Others described the series as comfort gaming and said short, periodic revisits are common. Practical factors such as busy schedules and commitments to other games also influenced decisions.

Several staffers described replaying small sections rather than undertaking a full run, mentioning revisits to Young Link’s opening area and Lake Hylia to recapture specific scenes.

Views on what the remake should be differ. Some staff favor a complete overhaul in the style of recent major reworks, while others expect a more faithful update in line with Nintendo’s past approach to remakes. The absence of detailed information has left staff and readers speculating about whether the project will change core mechanics or focus mainly on visuals and design.

A former staff producer who had not played Ocarina until recently used Nintendo Switch Online to try the game and streamed the sessions. The site invited readers to vote in the poll and indicate whether they have started a playthrough, are saving themselves for the remake, or have never played the original.

Ocarina of Time first launched in 1998 and received a prominent remaster for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011. Staff members indicated they plan to play the new version when it is released, and some mentioned an interest in introducing the remake to their children.