Nintendo has been on quite a remake kick lately with the return of Star Fox and one Ocarina of time remodeling planned for the near future. These titles have maintained a strong legacy of being some of the best Nintendo games out there, but it can sometimes feel like the industry relies too much on remakes instead of pushing new IP and fresh sequels forward. While this may be true in some cases, there are games out there that are totally worthy of the remake treatment, and Miyamoto recently shared his thoughts on why remaking games is actually a great thing.
Now when Star Fox remake has launched on Switch 2 and Ocarina of time expected to arrive before the end of the year, there are already questions about which beloved classic Nintendo will remake next. That remains to be seen, but it wouldn't be surprising if more The Legend of Zelda remakes followed Ocarina of timeespecially if it happens to be a big success. Even if remakes aren't necessarily your thing, Miyamoto's stance on the matter is a solid reminder of why some remakes need to happen.
Miyamoto believes that remakes help preserve classic games and propel franchises forward
For long time players who have been around for both the original Ocarina of time on the N64 and the first remake for the Nintendo 3DS, it's understandable to write off another remake. The game has already been made twice, so that should be enough for Nintendo. However, it has become a bit more complicated than that. There is a whole generation of new gamers who have never played a Nintendo 3DS and potentially have never even seen the N64 in person. It's a wild thought, but playing classic games just isn't available to all types of players now, because there's such a huge age gap.
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There have been tons of great game remakes over the years, and they can even be vastly improved upon the original. Besides Star Fox, Assassin's Creed Black Flag resync is one of the latest remakes that has taken the first iteration to a higher level and introduced it to a whole new, younger audience. Black flag resynced is much more than just a solid remake. It has given Assassin's Creed franchise a much-needed positive kick that will hopefully mark a new era for the series' upcoming new entries. Miyamoto sees remakes as a powerful revitalization tool, and Black flag resynced proves him ultimately right.
Some may say there are a lot of remakes, but after five years many people have grown out of games and stop playing them. Young people today don't have the opportunity to play games from 10 years ago, so remaking them to be more playable and re-releasing them is a good way to meet the demand. Letting people know about the original games also leads to future developments, so we've been actively working on that recently.
Unless someone is actively trying to build a collection of old consoles and games, most gamers who are teenagers and young adults will not be able to experience games that Ocarina of time as they were originally intended. A port of the game is available on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, but there's something special about playing it on the original console. There's also the unfortunate truth that many younger players will be immediately put off by it Ocarina of time and Star Foxs outdated graphics and gameplay.
The new generation has different expectations of how a game should feel to play, and it's hard to blame them if they can't connect with older games when they have to experience the highest graphics and gameplay of games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077and The God of War. Outdated controls have a special charm when it comes to revisiting older games, but it's much easier to be charmed by clunky mechanics and boxy graphics when there's a nostalgic, emotional connection.
Nintendo seems determined to bring more remakes to life, and that's a good thing in the long run
Sure, there have definitely been some unnecessary game remakes (cough, cough, Until Dawn). But when it comes to the most popular game series, it makes sense to remake older entries from time to time to capture the attention of potential new fans. A series can only go as far as its audience, and appealing to the younger generations is the best way to ensure longevity.
Nintendo's next choice for a remake will be interesting
Miyamoto has made it clear that Nintendo is “actively pursuing” remakes at the moment, so it wouldn't be too surprising if more were announced later in the year or in 2027. More Classic The Legend of Zelda remakes of beloved entries such as Majora's mask and Twilight Princess feel like real possibilities. Remake games like Pokemon Coliseum or green lighting a Kid Icarus revival can also be good options to pursue. Nintendo has a deep well to draw from when it comes to remake opportunities, so it will be fascinating to see which games the company chooses to bring back into the spotlight for a new audience.
Nintendo has not revealed a release date or price for it Ocarina of time remake, so leaks and rumors about these details should be taken with a grain of salt until they are officially confirmed.
The gaming world can sometimes feel like it's become a land of remakes, but that's actually not the case. There are still plenty of great original games and sequels that drive the industry forward. While there will definitely be a lot of remakes of games in 2026, there are just as many new stories to dive into.
Young people today don't have the opportunity to play games from 10 years ago, so remaking them to be more playable and re-releasing them is a good way to meet the demand.
September is a perfect example of how many new games there are to look forward to. Games like Marvel's Wolverine, The Blood of Dawnwalkerand Control resonant is just a small sample of what the month has in store for fans. Remakes may not always be as exciting as announcing a new entry in a series, but bringing games that Star Fox and Ocarina of time to Switch 2 paves a new path that allows such popular franchises to last even longer.
Source: Famitsu
