The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake is the Highest-Rated Game of 2026

The remake has earned a 96 Metascore, surpassing every other 2026 release and even outperforming the acclaimed Nintendo 3DS version. Zelda Producer Explains What Led to Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Nintendo faced an almost impossible challenge when it decided to remake The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The original is not merely remembered as one of the greatest games ever created—it still holds the highest score in Metacritic history with a nearly perfect 99 average score.
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