Ocarina of Time Remake Breaks Metacritic Records on Switch 2

The newly released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Nintendo Switch 2 has quickly captured attention by setting major milestones on Metacritic just days after hitting store shelves.

According to reports, the visually resplendent remake achieved the highest aggregate critic score of any game released in 2026 so far with a 96 out of 100. Furthermore, Forbes noted that the title has broken another milestone by becoming the highest-rated game by user scores in the history of Metacritic, holding an all-time record score of 9.6 out of 10 based on more than 8,750 user submissions.

Context and Reception

For comparison, the original version of the title for the Nintendo 64 has long held the record for the highest-rated game by critics in Metacritic history with a score of 99 out of 100. Observers point out that Metacritic does not require purchase verification for user reviews, meaning scores could fluctuate. Additionally, other major releases such as Grand Theft Auto VI are scheduled to launch on Nov. 19, which could impact the game's standing.