Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’s Remake Brings Back The Funniest Joke Nintendo Ever Told
Nintendo’s remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time maintains the original game’s signature blend of epic heroic storytelling and comedic NPC interactions. While the 1998 N64 classic is often remembered for its ambitious narrative and lore that feels worthy of the “legend” name, it also featured numerous humorous moments that created an appealing contrast with Link’s heroic journey. The juxtaposition between broad moments of heroism and the goofball sense of humor found in so many NPC encounters was one of the defining characteristics that made the game stand out. The remake keeps this comedic sensibility intact, including the iconic interactions with King Zora, the ruler of the Zora kingdom. Zora primarily serves as both a comedic character fretting about his mischievous daughter and as a literal roadblock to accessing one of the early dungeons. GameSpot highlights how these lighter moments between serious gameplay and story beats were integral to what made the original special, and Nintendo has chosen to preserve rather than sacrifice them in the modern remake.