Zelda remake captures original magic with modern updates
- BBC review confirms the remake captures the original's surreal atmosphere.
- YouTuber StrawHatMidas labels the remake a perfect return for the classic title.
- The game features updated 21st-century controls for a more fluid experience.
- Players can earn the Golden Scale by catching large fish at the pond.
- New trading steps for the Biggoron Sword differ from the original version.
The Ocarina of Time remake successfully captures the original magic, according to a BBC review. The remake reflects significant effort and careful decision-making, comparable to the development of an entirely new Zelda game.
The BBC review highlights the surreal and uncanny atmosphere of the Forest Temple. YouTuber StrawHatMidas called the remake the "perfect" way to bring the classic game back.
The game features a detailed world with controls updated for the 21st century. In separate reporting, Sara Payne, the mother of Sarah Payne, stated she avoids dwelling on what her daughter would be like today, noting the world lost something special when she was murdered in 2000.
Fishing pond mechanics and access for adult Link
Adult Link reaches the pond by using a Magic Bean platform or by playing the Scarecrow's Song to summon Pierre and using the Hookshot.
Renting a fishing rod costs 30 rupees for adult Link, while reports for young Link vary between 10 and 30 rupees. Fishing controls involve using ZR to cast and reel, while the Left Stick allows players to fight the fish or wiggle the lure.
There are no reported motion controls for fishing. A guide for the remake explains how players can catch record-breaking fish, such as the Hylian Loach, and obtain the Golden Scale. Players must inform the Fishing-Pond Man that they are finished fishing to receive their prize.
Rewards and prize requirements at the fishing pond
Young Link earns a Piece of Heart by catching a fish weighing about 10 pounds or measuring about 56 centimeters. Adult Link receives the Golden Scale by catching a fish weighing about 13 pounds or measuring between 60 and 65 centimeters.
The Golden Scale increases diving depth from 3 meters to 9 meters. This depth is necessary to retrieve a Piece of Heart located at the Lakeside Laboratory.
Players cannot use the forbidden sinking lure to win these prizes. The game features the Hylian Loach, though players report conflicting information regarding its spawning rules compared to the original version.
Differences in how guides report fish sizes, using either pounds or centimeters, may result from a player's specific language or region settings.
Mask shop updates and Biggoron Sword trading
The Happy Mask Shop provides information on every mask, including which characters buy them and the payment they provide. The shop also includes new amiibo masks.
Players acquire the Biggoron Sword by completing a trading sequence involving three timers. This process differs from the original N64 version.
Utility item prioritization and early unlocking
The remake includes guidance on prioritizing utility items such as bottles, traversal tools, and collectible aids. This information covers steps for early unlocking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ocarina of Time review: Does Nintendo's Zelda remake match its original? (bbc.com)
- Ocarina of Time Remake Fishing Pond: Golden Scale and Hylian Loach (games.gg)
- Sarah Payne's mother won't let 'daughter's killer live in my head' - BBC News (news.bbc.co.uk)
- The Legend of Zelda (Wikipedia — background) (en.wikipedia.org)
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