Should the Ocarina of Time remake stay faithful or reinvent itself like FF7?
What the comments really reveal, backed by numbers, about the faithful-vs-reinvented divide.
The context
On June 9, 2026, Nintendo announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct. The reveal consisted only of a cinematic teaser with no gameplay footage, focused on Link's childhood, confirming a 2026 release without a specific date.
On June 14, 2026, a description found on Nintendo's North American product page described the title as a "full remake" featuring "stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay," before being removed from the official site.
The project ties into the Zelda franchise's 40th anniversary (1986-2026) and follows the 2011 Nintendo 3DS remaster Ocarina of Time 3D, which had stayed close to the original 1998 game.
By contrast, Final Fantasy VII Remake, released April 10, 2020 by Square Enix, was presented by the publisher as a "reimagining" of the 1997 original, featuring an overhauled real-time combat system and a story split across multiple standalone entries.
Sources: Nintendo Direct unveils The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo Official) · Nintendo Finally Reveals The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake For 2026 · Nintendo says Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake has 'stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay' · Full details of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE | Square Enix Blog
Factual background compiled from public sources — the debate analysis below relies exclusively on the comments.
How we got here
as told by the commentsThe remake's announcement instantly sparks the divide: some want the game modernized as-is, others already demand cut dungeons and new content.
Comparisons to the Star Fox 64 remake and Resident Evil 2 Remake spread, fueling the creative-reinvention camp.
The cut Light Temple's return becomes the most-discussed request, while Nintendo's phrase 'timeless gameplay' is read as a promise of faithfulness.
The debate settles on a compromise: keep the essence and story, but expand Hyrule Field and towns, with FF7 Remake cited as a cautionary example of overly radical rewriting.
With no new footage, the discussion slows down but both camps remain entrenched, each waiting for the next trailer to settle the question.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
~18% of the discussion on this gameFor this game, the faithful-vs-reinvention debate shapes much of the post-teaser speculation: commenters list precise wishes (Light Temple, a bigger Hyrule Field) while debating whether they fit the original's spirit.
Reinvent itself like FF7 42 %
Stay faithful to the original 58 %
Frequently asked questions
- Will the Ocarina of Time remake stay faithful to the original?
- Nothing is officially confirmed, but commenters lean toward a compromise: the story and essence preserved, with added content (Light Temple, a bigger Hyrule Field) rather than an FF7 Remake-style rewrite.
- Why do fans compare this remake to FF7 Remake?
- FF7 Remake is cited as an example of a radical narrative reinvention: some see it as a model to follow, others as a cautionary tale to avoid in order to preserve Ocarina of Time's original story.
- What cut content do fans hope to see in the remake?
- The Light Temple, never finished in the original game, comes up most often, followed by an expanded role for Sheik during the seven-year time skip and additional side quests.
- Will the remake be open world like Breath of the Wild?
- Some commenters fear this, but most hope for a classic dungeon-based structure, expanded and enriched, without shifting to the series' recent open-world formula.