The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 863 Ratings

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  1. mitllo88
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Personally, this is my favorite Zelda game, the story isn't the best but its sidequests are where the real meat of this game really is, I can easily get over 15 hours in this game and have replayed it several times without it losing any of the charms I experienced on my first playthrough.
  2. Kick454
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece of a Zelda game. I was disappointed when Breath of the Wild didn't have as great of a story as this game did.

    Pros: + Gameplay: The time system was well executed in both versions, but I like how it was slowed down a bit in this version. The masks, however, stayed the same and that's great! + Soundtrack: I loved each and every song in this game. Running    This game is a masterpiece of a Zelda game. I was disappointed when Breath of the Wild didn't have as great of a story as this game did.

    Pros:
    + Gameplay: The time system was well executed in both versions, but I like how it was slowed down a bit in this version. The masks, however, stayed the same and that's great!
    + Soundtrack: I loved each and every song in this game. Running around Termina Field while hearing a darker version of the main theme was great.
    + Dungeons: Amazing, well done, the best the series has.
    + Side Quests: While there are a number of forgettable ones or bad ones, the good ones are REALLY good.
    + Exploration: Not the best the series did, but still pretty great.
    + Bosses: Eyes and only eyes. Shoot the eye. However, the ways to stun the bosses are completely different.

    Cons:
    - Fishing: While it does the fishing mechanic in a creative way, I personally didn't find any fun in fishing in MM3D.

    Overall, Majora's Mask 3D is a wonderful remake that fixed the issues I had with the N64 version and more. So, therefore, Majora's Mask 3D warrants a 10/10 from me.    … Expand
  3. k1t3
    Jan 13, 2019
    9
    Great game but not as much as the original which is kind of disappointing. For example, It 'fixes' some of the 'issues' with the original which made it what it was, making it more in line with the main series and taking away from it feeling like a gem, and how it feels refreshing and different to play.
  4. Adubis27
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    A remaster of one of the greatest of all time. 9.7/10. That's all. Dragging this out because the review has to be 75 characters minimum.
  5. Fruggstrix
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    Not having the chance to play this game when it came out on the N64, this amazing remake finetunes this already awesome masterpiece. After 100%ing this game and consuming it i would have it as a must have if you have never played this game and have a 3ds.
  6. WaluigiOverlord
    May 9, 2018
    10
    This game... Oh, it's so good! I've never played the original, but just this one is so good! it has perfect controls, an amazing soundtrack, a wide variety of side quests, nice feeling of accomplishment...This game just cannot be skipped if you like playing video games at all.
  7. Matias8654
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    Un juego que cuando salio para la N64 era extraordinario tanto por las mecánicas jugables, el misticismo, entre muchas cosas, por otro lado este remake para la N3Ds no deja de ser fantástico mejorando ese primitivo 3D con el que contaba la N64 y con una jugabilidad mas que impecable
  8. collintheonly1
    Sep 13, 2018
    9
    Majora's Mask has to be my favorite game to date, but I feel as though the remake could have been better. I feel that the remake is a bit too colorful considering the whole tone of the game. I personally feel that the colors take away from the gloomy vibe this game gives. I despise the changes they did to the Zora swimming for the Great Bay portion of the game. I do feel that the qualityMajora's Mask has to be my favorite game to date, but I feel as though the remake could have been better. I feel that the remake is a bit too colorful considering the whole tone of the game. I personally feel that the colors take away from the gloomy vibe this game gives. I despise the changes they did to the Zora swimming for the Great Bay portion of the game. I do feel that the quality of life changes, such as the gyro controls, saving at any time, and the changes to the Song of Double Time, were very good changes.
    Please note that this review is more over how the remake was compared to the original.
    Thanks for reading! - collintheonly1    … Expand
  9. JuanJoker
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing!!!
    The story is great leaving place for speculation and dark theories.
    You can sympathize with the characters.
    The world feels real because of the 3 day cicle.
    I just love this game!!!
  10. Yaboygraham
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Look, if this was the original but with better controls, graphics and performance, it would be practically perfect. However, I personally feel like some of the changes to things like Zora swimming, save points, and boss fights was dumb. Despite this, though, it still captures the creepy, beautiful, heart-wrenching story of the original with much better visuals and controls. So while I would recommend playing the N64 version a tad more, this remaster is still amazing for those who have never experienced this scary, mysterious, haunting adventure.… Expand
  11. ToadieTo
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    I haven't played the N64 version but I have played this one. After looking at both of them I have come to the conclusion that the 3ds remake messed some things up. I don't hate this remake but it could've been a little better.
  12. Sleepycannon
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    Although this game isn't as good as the game it's a sequel to, it comes really close; this is proven by it's incredible game mechanics (such as the three-day time limit) and surprisingly deep and depressing story. The idea that the apocalypse is approaching and everybody is aware and reacting in drastically different ways (as in, some people are in denial and/or relaxing while others areAlthough this game isn't as good as the game it's a sequel to, it comes really close; this is proven by it's incredible game mechanics (such as the three-day time limit) and surprisingly deep and depressing story. The idea that the apocalypse is approaching and everybody is aware and reacting in drastically different ways (as in, some people are in denial and/or relaxing while others are having a mental breakdown). I recommend this game to all people who enjoyed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.… Expand
  13. Darke
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Persönlich eines meiner Lieblingsspiele.
    Für jeden Zelda Fan ein Muss.
    (Bis auf das Gameplay mit dem Zora, Perfekt)
  14. Cyconical
    May 14, 2020
    8
    Not at all a bad remake. I know it's pretty easy to say otherwise, but I do think that this is a pretty alright game. While the original game is of course a whole lot better and more played than this remake, This 3D remake does improve a lot of visuals, as you may expect from this remake, especially since this came out 15 years after it's predecessor. The game for me does kinda drop afterNot at all a bad remake. I know it's pretty easy to say otherwise, but I do think that this is a pretty alright game. While the original game is of course a whole lot better and more played than this remake, This 3D remake does improve a lot of visuals, as you may expect from this remake, especially since this came out 15 years after it's predecessor. The game for me does kinda drop after the second half. A lot of the really good mechanics from the original game were removed and made the game a bit more harder and a bit less fun. Although I am not very sure if it was intended in any way, or what. Overall, this is a pretty solid remake, although the original will still be played a whole lot more by me.… Expand
  15. huntams
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    good game, a lot of advantages passed from the previous part, but this part has a problem with additional tasks. they are not obvious. some tasks can be completed in 1 time, and some in several days. I didn’t always relate the information received to a specific quest and thought that this was part of another quest, and until you try to pass several times and quit and further along thegood game, a lot of advantages passed from the previous part, but this part has a problem with additional tasks. they are not obvious. some tasks can be completed in 1 time, and some in several days. I didn’t always relate the information received to a specific quest and thought that this was part of another quest, and until you try to pass several times and quit and further along the passage, you will realize that you did not have enough mask to complete this part of the task. in general, the whole game both paints and spoils additional tasks… Expand
  16. LoganB35
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i recently got back into the legend of Zelda series through the glory that is emulation, my most recent one was Majora's Mask for the N64 but i ran into issues with the pictobox and decided to just buy the remake instead and so far i am in love with the 3ds variant more, there was so many quality of life changes i just adore like how you can just get the bombers notebook from the mask salesman and you can get the song of soaring from the swamp almost instantly from finishing the tutorial. the sing of double time allows you to pick specific points of time so it's a lot more user friendly and results in less waiting in place. my only issue I've encountered so far is the Deku scrub ,movement. i enjoyed being able to YEET myself at the speed of light and it feels very stilted, but other than that i'm glad i finally bought this game and can't wait to 100% it.… Expand
  17. DigaHole
    Apr 6, 2020
    8
    A good remake of one of the best and my favorite TLoZ game of all time. Controls felt a bit harder, than necessary
  18. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: May the Majora's Mask 3D be released as a Nintendo Switch, too. That's how fun and well-made the game is.
    It is also a very dark and scary game.
    So it's even more fun!
  19. MasterRed151
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    This game is one of the best games I have ever played. It may have nerfed the zora and deku mechanics but it overall the same game that came out on the N64 but with a new coat of paint. This game still to this day is one of my favorite games.
  20. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    It is a good sequel to ocarina of time, i think you ill enjoy it if you like scary and creepy stuff.
  21. mac1214
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    Overall, the game is masterfully well-done. This is a must play for anyone that grew up with the game, or is barely playing it for the first time. the dark tone is a departure for most Zelda games, making this one a different experience.
  22. theoren
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    Majora's Mask 3D is a great remake, remaining faithful to the original in most ways. Link's Zora swimming is much worse in this version though. One of the darkest and most creative stories in the Zelda franchise, and definitely a must-play. This is my preferred version of the game.
  23. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Siendo una secuela continuista, el sistema de tiempo a la hora de hacer las mazmorras es un lastre importante. Obligar a hacerla en 2 o 3 tandas, repitiendo durante casi horas a hacer lo mismo una y otra vez no es divertido, lo siento.
  24. LeoCoelho
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    LEGADO DE ZELDA
    Existem jogos que simplesmente marcam uma infância, uma parte da sua vida, seja ela boa ou ruim, Zelda (Majora's) é um dos jogos, se não "O"jogo que marcou a minha infância, curiosamente eu não tinha pretensão de ter esse título, eu havia pedido para os meus pais de natal o Ocarina of Time, e recebi deles o melhor presente errado que um menino de 8 anos poderia ter, acho    LEGADO DE ZELDA
    Existem jogos que simplesmente marcam uma infância, uma parte da sua vida, seja ela boa ou ruim, Zelda (Majora's) é um dos jogos, se não "O"jogo que marcou a minha infância, curiosamente eu não tinha pretensão de ter esse título, eu havia pedido para os meus pais de natal o Ocarina of Time, e recebi deles o melhor presente errado que um menino de 8 anos poderia ter, acho que 90% das minhas horas jogadas com N64 foi nesse Título, lendo dicionário inglês tentando saber o que os personagens queriam que fossem feito, como progredir a história, as pessoas de Clock Tower simplesmente já faziam parte da minha vida ao ponto de saber rotina de quase todos os NPCs do jogo, em 2021 posso dizer que Legend of Zelda é uma série que precisa ser preservada, porque é um dos melhores produtos de arte já feito nesse meu ciclo de vida.

    Acima é meu review do jogo original, e posso dizer que foi o mesmo sentimento que tive jogando esse Título, não repeti a nota porque acredito que eles poderiam ter melhorado a mecânica de direcionamento do personagem, visto que é fácil se ver pulando ou caindo em lugares não desejados, passaram se 15 anos, daria para melhorar, tirando esse fato, posso dizer que minha infância foi revivida, ainda que por uma semana.    … Expand
  25. Frost_Cube
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    My favourite Zelda of what I've played, it really is a fantastic game. And I say this when I used to dislike it because of the time mechanic.
  26. TeaFan556
    Dec 23, 2022
    9
    [RU]
    Замечательная часть! Хочу сказать, что она ничем не хуже окарины. Всем обладателям 3ds обязательно к прохождению!
  27. Coolms9
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Very good remake, while there were some small annoying things that weren't in the original version, this version is still what I call the best version, mainly because of the completion aspect, if you like completing games, this game is amazing, the updated bomber's notebook makes this game extremely satisfying to complete, and a lot of the sidequests have been made nicer because of theVery good remake, while there were some small annoying things that weren't in the original version, this version is still what I call the best version, mainly because of the completion aspect, if you like completing games, this game is amazing, the updated bomber's notebook makes this game extremely satisfying to complete, and a lot of the sidequests have been made nicer because of the updated Song of Double Time and Save system, overall amazing game if you like to complete games, otherwise it's not absolutely amazing but still a very good game.… Expand
  28. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    You have met a terrible fate, don't you? Ininjihihihihihinijijijijijijijojojojojojojojojojo
  29. eljajas
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    menos por las mazmoras de los bosses (nunca he sido muy fan de las mazmorras llenas de puzzles) el juego es maravilloso, ideas muy originales y en el que destaca por encima de todo las rutinas de los personajes y las subtramas que hay en el juego
  30. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    A faithful port of the original with graphics and menus improved. The map on the bottom is very helpful as well.
  31. Pineapples2329
    Aug 3, 2021
    9
    The 3 day time limit is insanely fun. it forces you to plan ahead, and the only time i ever needed to reset in a dungeon was right before twinmold. other than snowpeak, the dungeons were all incredibly fun, but the bosses weren't great.
    The kicker is the story and sidequests, these just plain perfect. You cant help everyone before the moon crashes down, and doing some things will activate    The 3 day time limit is insanely fun. it forces you to plan ahead, and the only time i ever needed to reset in a dungeon was right before twinmold. other than snowpeak, the dungeons were all incredibly fun, but the bosses weren't great.
    The kicker is the story and sidequests, these just plain perfect. You cant help everyone before the moon crashes down, and doing some things will activate others. Resetting time allows this game to have my favorite sidequest system ever, as some things directly lead to others.

    it also made me cry...    … Expand
  32. thebigflop_
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Incredible dark atmosphere,
    incredibly innovative.
    Amazing music,
    amazing lore.
    A remake of the best video game of all time.
  33. Barneyhoody_959
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    This is one of my favourite remakes of all time. It takes the original and improves everything about it while also retaining the fantastic things that made majora special in the first place.
  34. joadson
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    This zelda is amazing with better graphics and better gameplay like ocarina of time is impeccable
  35. Kelldator88
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best Games i ever play and i love it so much
    I don‘t unterstand the People who don‘t like this amazing Game
  36. Sephiroth_7_7
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    this is my favorite game of all time period. I love everything about this game I cant think of anything that I didnt like.
  37. bimmie_S
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    My first experience with Majoras Mask.

    It was very good and is a 10/10 but after I got to play the original, I completely fell in love with the controls, Graphics and overall feel. Thats why I‘m rating the 3D version: 9/10
  38. GreanBeen
    Jan 13, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. majoras mask was always amazing, but the 3ds version changes minor things that can change the game by quite a bit, for example, the deku's mask still allows you to jump on water, but your speed is reset with every jump that you do. there are other minor bad changes but the game is still great like it was 20 years ago on the n64… Expand
  39. TheStudyOfBees
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    This is a great game that gives a challenging, speedrun-esque vibe. The aspect of three days to do anything you need to do in that run is an amazing feature that, although frustrating at some times, brings some personality to the game itself. With gyroscopic controls you can perform shooting challenges, shoot down enemies, and the like. I would highly recommend this game. 10/10
  40. Bagel_Game
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    Bagel ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  41. ErManolitox
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    El juego es la polla, simplemente uno de los mejores juegos de la saga. (qué buena está Talon)
  42. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, con un remake que la hace justicia por completo, una joya de la 3ds que paso desapercibida.
  43. ZoHollow
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    From a personal perspective, this is the best Zelda game in the series. It has great amount of content, a deep and dark lore, great dungeon design and overall great world design & the soundtrack is absolutely fantastic
  44. MajorasKingdom
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Tão importante quanto Ocarina of Time e é o jogo mais diferente de toda a franquia. Além de ser excelente é claro.
  45. Gogeta4
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    The greatest game ever made the closest thing to a masterpiece that’s ever been created better than ocarina in almost every way only thing bringing this game down the tiniest bit is the dungeons but they’re the least best part of the greatest game ever
  46. IgualandoCoisas
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    Um jogo perfeito assim como o seu antecessor. Um dos remakes mais legais e bem feitos, além de incluir algumas melhoras na gameplay e acessibilidade. O Zelda mais "extremamente satisfatório" já feito.
  47. RevengeTotK
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Tão perfeito quanto Ocarina of Time, mas com o enredo mais maluco e sombrio da franquia. Sem dúvidas um dos melhores títulos já feitos.
  48. Reserva
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    O "irmão sombrio" de Ocarina of Time que se destaca como o título mais diferente e estranho da franquia Zelda.
  49. ugrx_spdrun
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    They did a pretty good job at hitbox / bug fixing, and the speedrun is still kinda interesting, in my opinion I just think that they made the game a bit to easy. But it can be good in a certain way cause that means that more players can give it a try.
  50. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!mm
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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 20, 2015
    90
    Dark, surreal, poignant. Link's foray into the world of Termina – a strange fascimile of Hyrule destined to be crushed beneath a grimacing moon unless our hero can find a way to stop its descent – is certainly one of his most unusual adventures, but it's also one of his best. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.64]
  2. Games Master UK
    Apr 9, 2015
    91
    Another brilliant and bold 3DS must-buy. [April 2015, p.74]
  3. Washington Post
    Apr 6, 2015
    100
    To my immense surprise, I haven’t fallen for a Zelda game like this since I played the The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991). Evidence of master craftsmanship is everywhere in this game. By the time you’re flipping a temple upside down then right side up, you may discover that your imagination has been enlarged.
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