Remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Proves Scarier Than the Original
The updated version of the cult game for Switch 2 features more detailed monsters, making its atmosphere even darker.
A writer from The Verge shared impressions of the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and noted that the updated graphics made some enemies significantly more frightening than the 1998 original.
The zombies Redeads, mummies Gibdos, and giant spiders Skulltulas have changed particularly noticeably. The developers added more details to the monsters: drawn veins, sharp teeth, fur, and other elements that enhance their eerie appearance. The writer specifically highlighted the House of Skulltula, inhabited by a cursed family whose members have transformed into human-spider hybrids.
However, not all changes made the game scarier. The updated visual style became more cartoon-like, and the abandonment of fixed camera angles reduced tension in some locations.
Despite this, the writer positively assessed Nintendo's work. In his opinion, the remake preserved the atmosphere of the original and amplified the features that made the game memorable to fans.
