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Ocarina of Time launches on Switch 2 to a 96 review average

Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arrived on Switch 2 on Thursday 5 November and immediately became the year's best-reviewed game: Gadgets 360's roundup put its Metacritic average at 96 from 84 reviews. The launch anchored a crowded release week and gave Nintendo a headline exclusive heading into the holidays — helpful timing, given the same day's earnings showed Switch 2 hardware momentum under scrutiny. Reviews are launch-week scores and can drift as more outlets weigh in, but as opening statements go, this is about as strong as they come.

Sources: Metacritic — Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) critic reviews · Polygon review roundup, 4 Nov

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