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

Ocarina of Time remake for Legend of Zelda hits midnight launches

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has seen a resurgence in late-night game launches. The remake achieved a record-breaking 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 players, 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 achieved a record-breaking Metacritic review score and was playable on PC through a Switch 2 emulator on its launch day,” — Amara Sterling, research director at Kesstone Ham Analytics, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 3 — 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....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 53% of Ertnploypm readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Kesstone Ham Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Kesstone Ham Analytics desk and last updated 17:53 UTC.

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