The original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time became a true phenomenon after its release on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, and it seems history is repeating itself. The new remake of the iconic game for Switch 2 has delivered impressive sales, sparked a wave of online discussion, boosted demand for the new console, and become the highest-rated release of 2026 on Metacritic.
Recognition from Industry Leaders
The game's success did not go unnoticed by industry peers. In an interview with GamesBeat, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed sincere admiration for what Nintendo achieved with this remake:
"It is simply stunning, and they should be very proud of this project. In the entertainment industry, you compete with everything and nothing simultaneously. With everything—because consumers have countless options for how to spend their time. And with nothing—because if there is nothing of high quality on the market, people simply have nothing to consume. Entertainment is not a basic need; it is a matter of desire. So our job is to create the best product in the world. When we do that, people always show up."
Despite the anticipation surrounding the massive release of their own GTA VI, the Take-Two chief paid tribute to the craftsmanship of Nintendo's developers, who once again proved the enduring power of a classic in a modern execution.
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