The News, Explained
Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 on November 5. In this remake built for Switch 2, Link plays an ocarina to open paths or change the time of day. An ocarina is a wind instrument; here, playing a melody is also one of the ways to solve puzzles. Source Source
You can play the melodies with controller buttons. If you want to use sound, you can hum a tune or play an instrument into the Switch 2 microphone. The two separately sold instruments in Nintendo’s Japanese launch notice are examples of what you can use with the microphone. You can play the in-game melodies without buying either one. Source Source
Nintendo Korea lists suggested prices of ₩79,800 for the download and ₩88,000 for the physical copy. It is a one-player game in TV, tabletop, and handheld modes. The controller list includes two Joy-Con 2 controllers held separately or in a grip, as well as the Switch 2 Pro Controller. A single Joy-Con 2 is listed as unsupported. Source
The Nintendo Switch App added Zelda Notes support for the game on the same day. On your phone, you can look back at a timeline of your play or use a photo as a clue to find a place in the game. According to Nintendo Korea’s app guide, the app requires a Nintendo Account linked to the console. Zelda Notes is available without a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. Source Source
OYOPICK’s Take
It is useful to be able to enter a melody with buttons when you want to play quietly and try the microphone when making noise is fine. Keeping both ways to solve the same puzzle lets the new input add something without narrowing where you can play. The phone’s photo clues offer a similar choice. If you enjoy finding your own way, start with the game and open Zelda Notes when you feel like exploring differently. Source Source Source