The long-awaited remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is finally upon us, bringing one of the franchise's most beloved entries to a modern audience. Whether you’re diving into this fresh version of the classic adventure for the first time or returning to this version of Hyrule for some glorious nostalgia, you may be wondering how long it takes to see Link’s journey through to the end this time around. So, here’s how long it takes to beat the Ocarina of Time remake.
How long does it take to beat the Ocarina of Time remake?
Since the Ocarina of Time remake largely sticks to the same layout and story as the original, those returning to this version of the game they grew up with will likely find their expectations for playtime pretty accurate.
Those looking to complete the main story can expect to spend around 25-30 hours reaching the final boss and seeing how Link’s tale wraps up in this iteration. This would include skipping over some of the game’s compelling optional content, though.
Meanwhile, anyone hoping to see and do everything in the game can get upwards of 40 hours out of this revised experience, thanks to various new sidequests and other activities, which help to flesh out the narrative and gameplay variety.
Of course, despite some changes along the way, seasoned Ocarina of Time veterans may be able to make their way through the game’s story a bit more quickly than new players just due to familiarity with the general beats of the adventure. Even so, there are plenty of hours of fun to be had in this gorgeous reimagining for either kind of player.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
