The Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has officially been out for more than two weeks, and saying its reception has been good would be an understatement. It was named the No. 2 best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch 2, with over 5.2 million copies reportedly sold less than four days after launch. Longtime Zelda fans and newcomers alike have been enjoying revisiting the 1998 classic in this remake.
The Ocarina of Time remake comes with a few bonuses thanks to it being brought into the modern gaming scene. Among them are the ability to play songs on the Ocarina through the game’s built-in microphone and, perhaps most exciting of all, the option to download a companion app to track your personalized playthrough data. The Zelda Notes app is a free service accessible through the Nintendo Switch app on your phone, and it can provide insight into not only how your playthrough has been going, but also how it compares to players globally. Through the Hall of Fallen Heroes, you can compare how many enemies you’ve defeated with players worldwide, and see details such as how far you’ve traveled or how many “game overs” you’ve had.
Zelda Notes app reveals No. 1 cause of death in Ocarina of Time
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Now that the Ocarina of Time remake has been out for a few weeks, global data stored in the Zelda Notes app is revealing certain details about the way people are playing the game, including the No. 1 cause of death for players. ReDeads are the most dangerous enemies, with 18% of players falling victim to the zombie-like monsters that can paralyze Link with fear.
Other global data revealed by the Zelda Notes app includes:
- Skulltullas are the most commonly defeated enemy type.
- ReDeads/Gibdos are the leading cause of “game overs.”
- Traps are the leading source of damage, followed closely by ReDeads/Gibdos.
- Dark Link is the miniboss that has caused the most “game overs.”
- Deku Seeds are the most commonly used consumable, followed closely by arrows and bombs.
- The Hookshot is the most commonly used special item, followed by the slingshot, boomerang, and bow.
- The Lens of Truth is the most-used magic item, followed by Din’s Fire.
- The most common clear time for Ocarina of Time is in the range of 20 to 30 hours.
Keep in mind that global data is subject to change as more people complete playthroughs of the Ocarina of Time remake, but it’s interesting to see the early waves of data now available.
