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Zelda: Ocarina of Time gets an unexpected touch-up as fans recognize that the fog missing since its Nintendo Switch Online release is restored.

Zelda ocarina of time for nintendo switch

While reactions to a new Nintendo Switch Online subscription service were mixed, fans were delighted to finally have classic N64 games come to the Nintendo Switch. Among these was The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, one of gaming's greatest classics, but something was off.

Early players of Ocarina of Time on the Switch noticed that there were certain performance and graphical issues with the game. Players reported gameplay input lag was noticeable, and elements like the water in Ocarina of Time didn't quite look right despite the Switch's superior graphical capabilities, but those issues were fixed not too long ago. However, there were still some lasting problems that have now been addressed.

While the emulated Ocarina of Time problems couldn't compare to things like the state of the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition at release, as the game was completely playable, the visuals were missing certain elements. Similar to the GTA Trilogy, fans noticed that fog was missing from areas where it had previously added an air of mystery and exploration. However, now that Zelda: Majora's Mask has been released for the Switch on the same service, it seems that this issue was amended.

Players have now shared screenshots showing what the game looked like before and after the update. Fog is noticeably back in areas like the Water Temple and Forest Temple. While the missing fog didn't destroy the scenery like in the Silent Hill 2 and 3 HD Collection, it disappointed players to see that the game wasn't true to the original N64 release. Some might have preferred to see the game launch without these issues to begin with, or at least a quicker fix, as the fog issue has been outstanding since October 2021. However, it's a good sign that Nintendo is working behind the scenes to ensure that these titles work and look as intended, even if it takes a while.

The update has also improved the appearance and performance of select other games, as well. One user pointed out that the Choco Mountain race track in Mario Kart 64 has also had its fog restored, while another indicated that a game-breaking crash in Paper Mario has also been fixed. An additional update was also made to Banjo-Kazooie, though no further information is known about it at this time.

Without complete update notes it's impossible to tell how many games have been impacted by these changes, but Ocarina of Time players will likely continue to share any differences they notice.

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Source: NintendoLife

A small but significant improvement.

A new update to the Nintendo Expansion Pack tier for Switch Online's N64 emulation appears to have brought back the classic fog of war to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, NintendoLife reports.

As noticed by Twitter users like @OatmealDome, the newly released version 2.0.0 fixes the visual issue in Ocarina and other emulated N64 games, which were previously accused of not visually matching up with the originals.

[Nintendo Switch Online - N64]

Version 2.0.0 is now available. There appear to be a bunch of game configuration updates which I will cover in another tweet.

Notably, however: the infamous Water Temple room is completely fixed, as the fog has been restored. pic.twitter.com/LdYX7t4lHS

β€” OatmealDome (@OatmealDome) February 25, 2022

N64 Switch Online: they added fog back. I believe Choco Mountain in MK64 didn't have fog either? Final picture is how the Forest Temple entrance looked at launch. #Nintendo64 #NintendoSwitchOnline #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/Cnvvpw3g4Z

β€” Fernando πŸ‡²πŸ‡½πŸŒ¬ (@Ferchou_27) February 25, 2022

"Fog of war" has a couple meanings: In strategy games, it's used to denote the areas on a map that are shrouded in darkness until you've explored them. In more retro games, like Ocarina of Time, fog was used to obscure distant objects that couldn't be rendered thanks to weaker hardware than what we're used to in modern times. It's a small change ultimately, but as seen in the images above, it can have a marked impact on the visual style of a game. Previously, Ocarina of Time players using the Switch's N64 emulation could see the Deku Tree in all its wooden glory from about any distance, as demonstrated in this video from YouTuber ZFG.

Zelda ocarina of time for nintendo switch

What Ocarina of Time's Deku Tree looked like without fog prior to the 2.0.0 patch. Credit: ZFG on YouTube

This update follows a similar improvement made to visuals from last month, when Nintendo appeared to fix the reflectiveness of the water in Dark Link's boss room.

Nintendo's 2.0.0 update also appears to have fixed some currently unknown issues with Banjo-Kazooie.

Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer for IGN.

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Zelda ocarina of time for nintendo switch

Is the legend of Zelda Ocarina of time on switch?

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been re-released on the Nintendo Switch, but some aspects have been changed since its N64 days.

Should Nintendo make a HD remake of Ocarina of time?

People buy Nintendo consoles for Zelda games; it’s a bonafide fact. While the original NES and SNES adventures are brilliant titles, Ocarina of Time remains one of the greatest games ever made, and a HD remake would sell out immediately.

Is Ocarina of time's water temple getting better on switch?

Specifically, one section in the game's Water Temple stood out as being particularly rough. And while one update for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch already arrived earlier in the year, Nintendo seems to have made even more improvements in recent days.

Will fog of war return to Zelda Ocarina of time?

A small but significant improvement. A new update to the Nintendo Expansion Pack tier for Switch Online's N64 emulation appears to have brought back the classic fog of war to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, NintendoLife reports.

Will Zelda Ocarina of Time be on Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo has updated several N64 games in its Nintendo Switch Expansion Pack offering - most notably including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

What version of Ocarina of Time is on the Switch?

[Nintendo Switch Online - N64] Version 2.0.

Is Zelda Ocarina of Time on Switch worth it?

Yes, aside from the remake, the graphics aren't up to standard, the text rolls super slowly, and I despise that owl. But yes, this game is still outstanding. However, if you're looking to play Ocarina of Time for the first time and get a fantastic experience, you probably shouldn't go with the Nintendo Switch Online.

Does Ocarina of Time look better on Switch?

Ocarina of Time, one of the best N64 games ever made, is a game that sometimes looks better on the original 1996 console than it does on Switch. Sadly, Nintendo hasn't entirely fixed these issues... however there have been some adjustments since launch.