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Ocarina of Time players recreate hit songs with Link’s instrument
Players are turning songs into Zelda-style ocarina covers in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, released last week.
In the game, Link’s ocarina plays short melodies that can change the time of day, summon his horse Epona and open secret passages.
The remake lets players use Switch 2 controls or its microphone to play the instrument, including by humming real-world sounds.
Fans have made covers of tracks by Linkin Park, Sabrina Carpenter and other artists, along with music from games and films.
The “Macarena” cover has more than 334,000 views, while the Linkin Park cover “In the End” has passed 4 million views on X. The remake has also received high scores from players and critics, according to Metacritic.
Players are using the updated ocarina system in The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake to recreate popular songs.
The covers include tracks by Linkin Park, Sabrina Carpenter and Los Del Rio, as well as music from games and films.
A version of Macarena has received more than 334,000 views on X, while an In The End remix has been seen more than 4 million times.
The game lets players use a Nintendo Switch 2 controller or microphone to play melodies through Link’s instrument.
- Who
- Players of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake.
- What
- They are using the game’s updated ocarina system to recreate hit songs.
- When
- The game was released the week before the article was published on November 9, 2026; examples of covers were posted by November 6.
- Where
- In the game, with some covers shared on X.
- Why
- Players are using the feature to cover their favourite tracks.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake was released.
Steven posted a Linkin Park-themed cover on X.
- Macarena cover
- More than 334,000 views on X
- In The End remix
- More than 4 million views
- Game release
- The week before November 9, 2026
- Playback options
- Nintendo Switch 2 controller or console microphone
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