Famitsu opens at 37 out of 40 on Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake

The marquee lights are up and the first night’s notices are in for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2. This is a roundup of published reviews, not a first-hand seat from our own aisle: Japanese magazine Famitsu is the only outlet on the board so far, and the reception is warm without a clean sweep of perfect marks.¹²

Outlet	Score	In a line
Famitsu	37/40 (10, 9, 9, 9)	Twin-stick camera and polish praised; a touch simple beside modern games

Four Famitsu critics each score out of ten; their cards read 10, 9, 9 and 9 for a 37 total. The remake lands as a Switch 2 exclusive on Thursday, November 5, the second Ocarina remake after the 2011 Nintendo 3DS edition and the first Zelda exclusive on the new hardware.¹²

Where critics agree

The Famitsu write-up, as relayed in the first notices, lands on comfort and craft. Reviewers praised the remake’s more modern twin-stick camera and the freedom to move it, plus friendlier controls and progression and a rich level of graphical detail. The house is not empty: this is a clear endorsement of the rebuild’s day-to-day feel.¹

Where they split

The same notice explains why the board stopped short of four 10s. Some reviewers found the game a little simplistic next to many modern titles, and flagged moments that can confuse the player. Context from the ledger matters here: the original Nintendo 64 Ocarina was Famitsu’s first-ever perfect 40, while the 3DS remake also sat at 37/40—the same mark this Switch 2 edition now holds.¹²

For readers chasing the full critical chorus, other outlets have yet to post final scores; Nintendo Life has already flagged its own review and a wider roundup still to come.² Ahead of the November 5 street date, the early paper is a high but not flawless first night, with camera and presentation carrying the ovation and modern expectations trimming a few points.¹³

The final curtain, for now: Famitsu’s low card 9 beside its high card 10, totaling 37 out of 40.

Our read: On this first notice alone, the remake looks built for players who want Ocarina with a freer camera, cleaner controls, and a heavier graphical coat—especially anyone who never finished the N64 or 3DS versions, or who wants the story on Switch 2 hardware. Holdouts waiting for a broader Western score pack, or for proof the older structure still sings beside 2026 open-world habits, can afford another day or two before the rest of the house weighs in. For more on the road to launch, see our notes on Aonuma’s nerves before November 5 and why the team remade it for younger staff.

Footnotes

1. VGC, “Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake review published in Famitsu”. Retrieved November 4, 2026. ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵

2. Nintendo Life, “The First Review For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Is In”. Retrieved November 4, 2026. ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴

3. The Pressed Pixel, “Earlier report: The Duskbloods delayed to 2027, leaving a hole in Switch 2’s holiday slate (2026-10-29), citing Nintendo Life”. Retrieved November 4, 2026. ↩