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One of the most eagerly anticipated games of the year, the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time does not disappoint, aside from one or two minor issues – here’s John Linneman with the breakdown on how the original game was so groundbreaking, how the ports looked and how Nintendo has revamped Ocarina of Time for Switch 2.
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00:00 – Introduction & Three Generations of Ocarina of Time
02:00 – The N64 Original: Defining 3D Game Design
04:57 – N64 Technical Breakdown & Visual Atmosphere
07:48 – Original Performance & 20 FPS Cap
08:35 – Modernising for Handheld: Ocarina of Time 3D
10:48 – Emulation History Across Nintendo Hardware
12:16 – Switch 2 Remake: First Impressions & Visual Overhaul
13:06 – Engine Technology & FSR1?!
14:24 – Docked vs Portable Resolutions & HDR
15:22 – Materials, Global Illumination & Lighting Upgrades
17:35 – Character Models, Animation & Cutscenes
18:53 – World & Map Design Changes
19:57 – Seamless World & Environmental Flow
22:04 – Visual Flourishes, Foliage & Fluid Physics
24:35 – Controls, Jumping & Camera Improvements
26:59 – Frame Rate & 60 FPS Performance Testing
28:01 – The Soundtrack
30:28 – Voice Acting & Sound Design
32:15 – Final Thoughts & The Future of 3D Zelda
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Published: November 4, 2026
Channels: Digital Foundry
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