If you’ve been wandering the internet’s vast fields like a lost Deku Scrub, you might’ve stumbled upon the latest gem from CryZENx, the YouTube sorcerer conjuring a breathtaking remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 5. His newest demo, released just this week, lets us dive into the shimmering waters of Zora’s Domain, and it’s a visual and gameplay feast that feels like stumbling into a Studio Ghibli film with a Master Sword in hand.
CryZENx’s latest demo, available for free at a locked 30 FPS (with a 60 FPS version for Patreon supporters), plops players into Zora’s Domain, the ethereal underwater kingdom of the fish-like Zora tribe. This isn’t just a pretty tech demo; it’s a playable slice of Ocarina of Time that faithfully recreates the original’s vibe while slathering on modern polish.
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What’s new? For starters, the level of detail is bonkers. The Zora’s Domain of the Nintendo 64 days was a cozy collection of polygons that sparked our imaginations. CryZENx’s version is a full-on aquatic cathedral, with rippling water effects that make you want to cannonball in, crystalline rock formations that glimmer under dynamic lighting, and Zora NPCs who look like they could star in their own Pixar flick. You can interact with the environment in ways that feel true to the original—like playing “Zelda’s Lullaby” to access hidden areas—while enjoying modern touches like an inventory system and in-engine cutscenes that don’t look like they were rendered on a toaster.
Gameplay mechanics are another highlight. Unlike many fan remakes that are glorified walking simulators, CryZENx’s project lets you slash enemies, collect rupees, and explore with the same third-person gusto that made Link a legend. The demo is limited to Zora’s Domain, but it’s packed with enough interactivity to make you forget you’re not playing a full game.
That said, the free version has some quirks—think visual artifacts and a bit of noise that might make your GPU grumble. The 60 FPS Patreon version reportedly smooths things out, but unless you’re tossing rupees at CryZENx’s crowdfunding, you’ll have to make do with the slightly choppy freebie. You download it here now.
