Ampere Analysis Lists The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Ocarina of Time 3D as Top Candidates for Nintendo Switch Remakes

Ampere Analysis, a leading market research firm specializing in gaming industry trends, has identified several classic titles that would benefit most from remakes or remasters for contemporary platforms such as the Nintendo Switch.

According to a recent market assessment shared by Ampere, a blend of historic popularity, ongoing community interest, and potential for modern reinterpretation put games like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Ocarina of Time 3D at the top of their wish list.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1991, is widely regarded as a defining entry for the franchise.

Despite its revered status among series veterans and its legacy as a high point for 2D Zelda design, Ampere’s report suggests that some elements, such as dungeon layouts and the relatively linear narrative structure, may feel outdated by current standards.

As noted by Ampere analyst Katie Holt, long-time fans venerate the title, but she points out that modern gamers frequently search for a 'The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past remake,' with over 48,000 related discussions on Reddit alone.

Holt suggests that Nintendo could approach such a remake in a style similar to the acclaimed Nintendo Switch remake of Link’s Awakening, blending nostalgia with updated graphics and gameplay enhancements. Another title highlighted by Ampere is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D.

This beloved Nintendo 64 classic received a significantly enhanced version for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011.

However, with the upcoming 40th anniversary of the Zelda franchise on the horizon, the report points out that an updated remaster or full remake for the Nintendo Switch would resonate with both long-standing fans and new players.

Ocarina of Time is frequently cited as one of the most influential 3D adventure games of all time, and a contemporary release would allow a new generation to experience its enduring legacy via the Nintendo eShop or as a highlight of a future Nintendo Direct showcase. Ampere’s comprehensive list doesn’t stop at Nintendo franchises.

Other standout candidates include Chrono Trigger—proposed as an ideal project for Square Enix’s evolving HD-2D remake style—alongside iconic third-party titles such as Assassin’s Creed and Resident Evil 5.

The report categorizes recommended games into three tiers: full remakes, straightforward remasters, and those suitable for either approach.

Notably, A Link to the Past is positioned as an exemplary remake candidate, with Ocarina of Time 3D being equally well-suited for either a remaster or a remake. As interest in classic game preservation and modern reinterpretation continues to surge, Nintendo and its development partners face strong consumer demand for thoughtful revivals of their legendary catalog.

Games like A Link to the Past and Ocarina of Time 3D represent more than historic milestones—they are testaments to enduring game design, ripe for reintroduction to audiences on the Nintendo Switch.

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