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HowLongToBeat, 7 Nov 2026 Sources checked · 7 Nov 2026
HowLongToBeat’s reported averages put the original around 27 hours for the main story and 37.5 hours for completion; the 3DS main story is around 25 hours.
4 rows
| Version | Main | Extras | Complete | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 27 h | 30.5 h | 37.5 h | 1 dataset: HowLongToBeat |
| 3DS | 25 h | 31.5 h | 38.5 h | 1 dataset: HowLongToBeat |
| Master Quest | 20.5 h | 28 h | 33.5 h | 1 dataset: HowLongToBeat |
| 2026 remake | Stable comparable sample unavailable |
How to read a thin remake sample
The original and 3DS rows are a snapshot of one crowdsourced dataset, not two independent timing experiments. A second public table reproduces the same figures, so it is corroboration of the quotation rather than another playtime sample. Actual time changes with puzzle familiarity, optional collecting and guide use.
The remake cells remain blank because the sources used here do not establish a stable, comparable sample for all three categories. Neither an estimate from the original nor the new dash button justifies inventing a remake completion time. Choose a completion goal first: story credits, major side quests, or every Heart Piece and Gold Skulltula.
Questions
Why is the remake main story blank?
The checked sources did not establish a stable comparable main-story sample for this snapshot; the cell remains empty.
Are these my playtime?
No. They are other players' submissions.
Sources
- HowLongToBeat — checked 2026-11-07
- Wikipedia 1998 — checked 2026-11-07
- Nintendo Life: original Switch 2 review — checked 2026-11-07
- TechRadar: original Switch 2 review — checked 2026-11-07
- Published quotation of the HowLongToBeat dataset — checked 2026-11-07
Limitation: the remake lacks a stable comparable sample in these sources.