Why Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Needs A Remake, Even Though There Already Is One

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is a classic, but it's far from perfect. As time goes on, the game's original Nintendo 64 release continues to show its age, with dated graphics and tedious controls that serve as major barriers to entry for new players. is deserving of a remake that rectifies these issues and uncovers the timeless masterpiece that lies underneath. The thing is, there is already one.

seems to be the definitive version of the classic title. Its wealth of improvements and changes to the N64 version was acclaimed at the time, seemingly resolving the problem altogether. Yet, even now, there are still ways that can continue to be improved upon to make for an even better way to experience the most iconic title in the series. And, with the upcoming release of the Switch 2, there's an opportunity to completely transform the experience in a way that the 3DS couldn't accomplish.

At first glance, it's hard to see the need for another remake, since the 3DS version does everything right on paper. The remake makes all the correct improvements to the original, like updating the graphics, providing extra guidance, improving the once-frustrating Water Temple, and overhauling the inventory and item selection. That's not even mentioning the many additions made to the 3DS version, including a Boss Battle mode, the return of the Master Quest from the GameCube re-release, and constant access to the map thanks to the dual screens.

It might be a classic game that contains plenty of fond memories for players, but Ocarina of Time has a few elements that are darker than expected.

Yet, for all the improvements it makes to, the 3DS version has already become outdated due to the console's limitations. There's always the opportunity for improvements to the graphics and textures as newer consoles continuously add to what is possible with a game's visuals. Moreover, the 3DS's limitations mean that Hyrule remains divided into various subsections separated by transitions, preventing from being as immersive as it