New side-by-side comparisons show just how far Ocarina of Time has come since its 1998 N64 debut, ahead of the Switch 2 remake's November 5 launch. Kokiri Forest is now far denser with foliage, Zora's Domain feels livelier with more NPCs, and Goron City has a more festive, upbeat atmosphere than the original. Gameplay has been modernized too, adding a dedicated jump button, a dash ability, underwater swimming, and quicker item switching with a single button press. The camera has moved away from the original's fixed system to full manual control, addressing one of the most dated aspects of the N64 version. Reaction to the new art style has been split, with some fans calling character designs like Link's tunic overdesigned, while others praise the overall visual leap as the most impressive Zelda has ever looked. Nintendo is billing it as a faithful remake rather than a reimagining, keeping things like load screens and core story beats intact while updating nearly everything else for mode...