The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's latest iteration may be a faithful remake, but it still holds a number of secrets and surprising interactions for players. These range from original secrets that have been preserved to updated mechanics and entirely new discoveries.
Some secrets are subtle, such as a slightly altered Easter egg visible through the window of Hyrule Castle. The Mask of Truth also offers new insight into the lives of Hyrule's inhabitants, revealing surprising details about certain NPCs. The game's remake has been praised for allowing players to re-experience the original's brilliance with fresh eyes, while also serving as the definitive way for newcomers to experience the classic.
Ocarina of Time currently holds a Metacritic score of 96, making it the highest-reviewed game of 2026 so far.