Nintendo has finally confirmed what fans have hoped for since rumors first started swirling years ago. A full remake of "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" is on the way, and with several other Zelda remakes already performing well, players are starting to wonder which classic entry could be next in line.
Looking back at the franchise's long history, a few overlooked titles stand out as strong candidates once Nintendo turns its attention beyond this upcoming release.
'The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages'
Handheld Zelda titles offer plenty of potential remake material, but the Oracle games stand out the most. Released as a connected pair on Game Boy Color, "Oracle of Ages" and "Oracle of Seasons" took the idea Pokémon popularized with splitting content across two versions and pushed it even further into unique territory.
Rather than simply changing a few enemies between versions, Nintendo built two genuinely different experiences. "Oracle of Ages" leaned heavily into puzzle solving, while "Oracle of Seasons" focused more on combat encounters. The two games also linked together, altering the story of one depending on how the other was completed.
That kind of ambition was rare for the era, and a modern remake with updated visuals and a refreshed soundtrack would likely resonate strongly with longtime fans and newcomers alike.
'The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventure'
Plenty of Zelda entries would sell well as remakes, and titles like "Majora's Mask" or "A Link to the Past" often come up in these conversations. Still, "Four Swords Adventures" deserves attention for one reason above all else: its multiplayer design.
Playing the original the way it was intended required a GameCube, multiple Game Boy Advance systems, and several link cables to connect them all together. That setup was already a hassle back in 2004, let alone today.
A remake that keeps the game's simple, colorful art style while adding proper online multiplayer would make the experience far more accessible. Since cooperative play remains rare across the Zelda series, bringing this one back with modern connectivity could highlight a side of the franchise that does not get nearly enough attention.
'Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'
The second entry in the mainline series stands apart from everything else in the franchise. It introduced heavier RPG elements, including a leveling system for Link and a limited lives structure that raised the stakes considerably.
Those ideas never carried over into later mainline games, which feels like a missed opportunity considering how much they pushed the genre forward at the time.
Because it strays so far from the formula fans know today, "Zelda II: The Adventure of Link" might actually be the best candidate for a full remake. Beyond a visual overhaul, smoothing out some of its more frustrating platforming sections would make a major difference.
Depending on how ambitious Nintendo gets, the game could even be reimagined in a fully three-dimensional world, though that scale is not necessary for the remake to succeed.
What to Expect From 'Ocarina of Time' Remake
Nintendo officially confirmed the remake during a Direct presentation, revealing a cinematic teaser trailer rather than gameplay footage. A specific release date has not been announced, though Nintendo has repeatedly confirmed through its financial reports that the game remains on track for a late 2026 launch.
The original story follows Link, a young boy from Kokiri Forest, as he is drawn into a quest to stop Ganondorf, the King of the Gerudo, from obtaining the Triforce and seizing control of Hyrule. Guided by Princess Zelda and the fairy Navi, Link travels between his childhood and an alternate future as an adult, collecting the Spiritual Stones and awakening as the Hero of Time along the way.
Throughout the adventure, Link wields the Kokiri Sword before eventually claiming the legendary Master Sword, alongside a growing arsenal of items like the bow, hookshot, and various masks and tools tied to the game's dungeons.
Ganondorf remains the primary antagonist, with his eventual transformation into the beast Ganon serving as the game's climactic showdown. Nintendo has promised updated visuals and design work while aiming to preserve the gameplay that made the original such a landmark release.
