There are now 30 frames per second, much better than the 15-24fps of the original N64 cartridge
The blurry pre-rendered bitmap Castletown is now a rendered environment. With several new remodelled building exteriors, but still maintains the old camera angle.
The water effects of Lake Hylia have been improved.
The fishing pond has been changed with more textures adding a more rocky appearance and a waterfall has been added.
The tree wall has been replaced by three dimensional trees.
All 2D backgrounds have been replaced by rendered 3D backdrops with greater detail.
When viewed from Hyrule Field, Death Mountain is no longer a 2D cardboard cutout but a 3D model.
Temple of Time interior has been remodelled including a visible ceiling.
The inventory is now kept on the touchscreen and items may be equipped by the X and Y buttons.
The ocarina is now permanently placed in an area on the lower left corner of the touchscreen.
Due to a lack of rumble feature the Stone of Agony now emits a sound instead of the old “rumble” of the N64 controller.
In game text and music have not changed from the original.
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