Nintendo has unveiled a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake that serves as a direct homage to the iconic 1998 commercial for the Nintendo 64 classic. The remake trailer features similar shots and utilizes some of the same memorable phrases as the original advertisement, such as "Willst thou flee? Or Fight?"
The original 1998 commercial for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time featured distinct lines like "A dark time is approaching," "Willst thou run?" and "Have ye what it takes?" The new trailer mirrors these elements, showing Link confronting Ganondorf on his horse, echoing a key visual from the 1998 spot. A comparison video has been released to highlight the striking similarities.
Fan reception to the trailer has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing nostalgia for the original game. Online reactions included comments like "THEY DID THE TRAILER THING OMG" and "NO WAY THEY DID IT." Some fans humorously stated their intention to "PREORDER AS SOON AS THY GETS PAYDAY."
A notable difference in the remake trailer is the absence of the custom-recorded track "Riddle of Steel / Riders of Doom" from the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian, which was featured in the original commercial, likely due to music rights.
Marketing for the Ocarina of Time remake is intensifying ahead of its launch. Nintendo recently released two new TV spots in Japan that offered glimpses of new characters, including Dark Link. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. In-depth previews of the remake are available, detailing its new features and changes compared to the original N64 version.