‘Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ Fans Devastated by Weeklong Shipping Delays
Nintendo has released a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with critics giving it glowing reviews and praising it as a near-flawless recreation of the original. The remake features modernized controls and visuals that bring the classic game into the modern era, and notably addresses one of gaming’s most infamous frustrations: the Water Temple level from the original game.
However, the positive reception is tempered by a significant logistics problem. Fans who pre-ordered the physical version through Amazon are experiencing substantial shipping delays. Many customers report their copies won’t arrive until after the weekend, with some facing delays of up to a full week beyond the promised delivery date. This is part of a broader pattern, with some buyers citing similar Amazon pre-order fulfillment issues with other games in the past.
The shipping delays have prompted frustrated fans to take to social media to voice their complaints, creating a frustrating situation where the game’s critical acclaim stands in contrast to the disappointing experience for those awaiting their physical copies.