The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Has Highest User Score on Metacritic

Last week, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—a remake of the classic 1998 game. The enhanced version has quickly become one of the best games of the year and currently holds the top spot on Metacritic with a score of 96. However, this isn’t the only record the game has managed to break.

On Metacritic, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time also holds the record for the highest user score ever, with a 9.6 rating. Interestingly, the second spot is unexpectedly taken by Charting the Unknown, a DLC for Crimson Desert released just last month, boasting a 9.5 rating. Following that is the best game of 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, with a score of 9.4. The fourth place is shared by three titles: the original Silent Hill 2, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine, and Resident Evil Requiem, each holding a rating of 9.3.

As is known, GTA 6 is set to release on November 19, and fans are wondering if Rockstar's new project can surpass the rating of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. According to current Polymarket polls, 79% believe that GTA 6’s Metacritic score will match that of Nintendo’s latest title, while 56% think it will achieve a rating of 97 or higher.

Returning to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the game is praised as the best way to get introduced to the franchise, with critics highlighting both its storyline and gameplay. The updated visuals, enhanced sound, and numerous new features have also received special acclaim, as they deepen the immersive experience even further.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.