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

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake hits midnight launches

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has seen a resurgence in midnight game releases. 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 fans, with discussions on its value 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,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Oakburn Gate Practice, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 4 — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has seen a resurgence in midnight game releases....

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? — 52% of Benzxentry readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Oakburn Gate Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakburn Gate Practice desk and last updated 16:05 UTC.

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