The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D

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  1. LeonhardWalhout
    Jul 25, 2015
    9
    a amazing game remade on the 3ds. because of the 3 day time limit the characters in the game almost feel like real people. not only that but most of the side-quests are really enjoyable. the only downside is that the dungeons (except the last one) really aren't as great as in other titles. but still a great game worth your time.
  2. dharma
    Jul 19, 2015
    8
    People will label me as a Zelda hater for sure, but hear me out. I am a great Zelda fan and loves its every installment of it, but this is one that I missed playing due to me not having a N64 in the first place.Majora's Mask structure of repeating the same 3 days over and over again takes time to get used to. But with just 4 dungeons, it does not provide the best experience in my opinionPeople will label me as a Zelda hater for sure, but hear me out. I am a great Zelda fan and loves its every installment of it, but this is one that I missed playing due to me not having a N64 in the first place.Majora's Mask structure of repeating the same 3 days over and over again takes time to get used to. But with just 4 dungeons, it does not provide the best experience in my opinion of any great Zelda game. But it has a great mechanic and an open world feel that is innovative and influential. Other than that, it's a great game… Expand
  3. ViralGameplays
    Jul 11, 2015
    10
    Just as good as the original. Purists may think some quality of life changes such as saving on statues or being able to skip every single cutscene with the masks could ruin the feeling of the original, but I have to disagree.

    Beautiful graphics, awesome 3D effect, engaging from start to end, I only regret it wasn't ported to Wii U aswell.
  4. dustinthewind2
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    As good as it was 15 years ago, the first time I played through it; but better. Revamped, 3D graphics; better time system; some better additions to the menu system; but same great game that so many didn't play on the Nintendo 64. If you liked Ocarina of Time, haven't played this, and don't have anything against games with that are 'time sensitive' (though this is really a non-issue now) inAs good as it was 15 years ago, the first time I played through it; but better. Revamped, 3D graphics; better time system; some better additions to the menu system; but same great game that so many didn't play on the Nintendo 64. If you liked Ocarina of Time, haven't played this, and don't have anything against games with that are 'time sensitive' (though this is really a non-issue now) in nature, you really owe yourself giving this game a shot. One of the best games from the N64 generation of consoles, and now one of the best 3DS games.… Expand
  5. Zachatastic117
    Jul 3, 2015
    7
    So after beating Ocarina of Time 3D for the first time 2 years ago, I was trying to find a decent price for the N64 Expansion Pack along with Majora's Mask, I eventually gave up on finding a copy that was good. Fast forward 1 year and a couple months later, and Nintendo announces tat this game is getting a 3D remake. I was excited, but it was pretty obvious they would. So what do I thinkSo after beating Ocarina of Time 3D for the first time 2 years ago, I was trying to find a decent price for the N64 Expansion Pack along with Majora's Mask, I eventually gave up on finding a copy that was good. Fast forward 1 year and a couple months later, and Nintendo announces tat this game is getting a 3D remake. I was excited, but it was pretty obvious they would. So what do I think of it? Disappointing. I absolutely loved OoT3D, but this game tries way too hard at being dark. The story begins with Link looking for Navi, only to mugged by a Skull Kid wearing an odd mask, who takes the Ocarina of Time and Epona. Link then jumps down a giant hole into Termina, where he finds that Epona has been sent to some other place by Skull Kid, and is then turned into a Deku Scrub by the same skull kid. He then finds out that the Moon will fall on the world, so he sets out to stop it from falling. As for game play, it is essentially Young Link from OoT but with some new tricks, and transformations, which despite being the main focus of the main game, are underused, as each transformation is used about 3 times in the main game. The music is good, but a lot of the music re-used from OoT, which while the music in that game is amazing, just feels lazy since they could've added in more music when remaking it. Over-all,the game was a disappointment that I didn't expect. 7/10, as it tries way too hard to be"Edgy and Dark" and doesn't.… Expand
  6. DavidV127
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    One of the most brilliant, exciting, and clever action-adventure RPGs that you will ever play. With a well-written story, excellent graphics, and superb gameplay and dungeon design, this is one of Nintendo's best. This is far more than just a simple port.
  7. Ian61
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    Oh my... it seems like they outdid themselves on this one. It has beautiful graphics, trumping that of OoT 3D, it has a much better atmosphere, the timer was changed to be able to understand it better, and everything was, overall better! It greatly improved on the original and makes me look forward to the next zelda game.
  8. TrueMaxCritic
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Pure perfection. This game is remastered perfectly, I felt as though I was playing on my N64 except with better graphics. Any Legend of Zelda fans who own a 3DS need this game almost as much as LoZ: Ocarina of Time 3D.
  9. ricklongo
    Jun 5, 2015
    8
    If you ask any Zelda veteran to name the most unique entry in the series, Majora's Mask is likely to be their choice. The original Nintendo 64 version followed in the footsteps of Ocarina of Time, which was a pioneer of 3D exploration and is considered one of the most important games of all time. This makes Nintendo's decision to go fresh here even bolder, and the resulting title will, atIf you ask any Zelda veteran to name the most unique entry in the series, Majora's Mask is likely to be their choice. The original Nintendo 64 version followed in the footsteps of Ocarina of Time, which was a pioneer of 3D exploration and is considered one of the most important games of all time. This makes Nintendo's decision to go fresh here even bolder, and the resulting title will, at many times, make you wish more developers followed this philosophy more often.

    Since this is one of the few straight sequels in the Zelda series, the Link here is the same one we got to know and love in Ocarina of Time. While adventuring with his horse Epona, Link ends up tricked by an entity called the Skull Kid, losing his horse and weapons and transformed into a Deku shrub. He then finds himself in the city of Termina, where, due to the Skull Kid's meddling, an extremely creepy-looking moon will crash land in three days. Of course, Link is the Hero of Time, meaning he can keep using his ocarina to relive those tree days over and over again in order to gather masks, weapons and embark into missions to stop the catastrophe.

    Without spoiling anything, this intriguing plot leads to some of the best storytelling the series has ever seen. Characters in Termina (and in the many surrounding areas) are your usual Zelda fare of lighthearted personas, but the creepy atmosphere and the very real sense of danger affects their story arcs in a way that can get truly touching. Specifically, one of the optional sidequests gets so poignant towards its end that it seriously got me to the verge of tears. This is not something that usually happens on a Zelda game, so it was a truly gratifying surprise.

    Another interesting aspect here is that the game offers only a few traditional weapons. Instead, most of Link's abilities come from masks, which are rewarded for completing missions. Some of the masks (namely, the ones that transform Link into new creatures) are necessary to the main campaign, while others are useful items that can be collected as rewards from sidequests. Getting all of them will be challenging, but extremely rewarding.

    Great exploration is a mainstay of the franchise, and here it's no different. I had a blast adventuring though each of the game's several areas, figuring out puzzles and looking for those all-important masks. The perpetually ticking three-day clock is a neat addition to the overworld, as there are some events that can only be witnessed at certain periods of the cycle. Managing time gives the game a sense of urgency that works wonders with the "impending disaster" vibe, especially given how the music becomes creepier and more urgent each time the final day comes.

    And then there are the dungeons. Like I said in the last paragraph, I love the game's implementation of a clock; in the final hours before the moon crash landing, you'll always have to play your Song of Time to get transported back to Termina city on the first day, making you lose all of your "expendable" items such as bombs, arrows, and bottle contents. This works great for storytelling, for side quests, for environmental puzzles in the overworld... but it absolutely does not work for dungeons. If you've played any Zelda game at all, especially a 3D Zelda, you'll know that dungeons are a slow, methodical, puzzle-heavy affair. You often have to think long and hard about what to do next in order to conquer them. And yet there's that freaking clock, ticking away relentlessly. It won't even stop during boss battles, meaning there's a very real danger of having to stop halfway through the fight and start it over in a new three-day cycle. It absolutely doesn't work, making the dungeons in the game, which are all excellently designed (yes, even the water dungeon), feel like an absolute chore.

    Each dungeon also features fifteen stray fairies; should you collect them all, you can take them to a nearby fairy fountain to get a special item or ability. This is a great way to compel players to search every single corner of a dungeon... yet fairies are considered an "expendable" item, meaning you'll lose all of them every time you reset the clock. You can't even take the ones you got to the fountain before playing the Song of Time; no, sir, you have to get them all in a single three-day cycle. This is what infuriated me the most about the clock implementation on dungeons, and made me simply give up altogether on fairy collecting, a gameplay mechanic that I otherwise loved.

    Majora's Mask is a game of extremes: there's pure bliss in the way the story unfolds and the majority of the game plays, there's an unprecedented degree of innovation... and then there are the dungeons. In adapting it from the original, Grezzo tweaked a lot of the elements that didn't age up well, and yet left the dungeon problem unsolved. If it were otherwise, it could be the best game in the entire franchise. Alas, it was not to be, and as such it will remain a flawed masterpiece.    … Expand
  10. theRooikat
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    Having not played the original N64 game, I can assert as someone whom isn’t familiar with the Zelda franchise that Majora’s Mask 3D is an incredible experience that needn’t be enjoyed only by the nostalgic. It is almost hard to believe that this is a remake of a 15 year old game and yet the game-play mechanics feel so fresh especially its time traveling aspect. Unfortunately MM3D has onlyHaving not played the original N64 game, I can assert as someone whom isn’t familiar with the Zelda franchise that Majora’s Mask 3D is an incredible experience that needn’t be enjoyed only by the nostalgic. It is almost hard to believe that this is a remake of a 15 year old game and yet the game-play mechanics feel so fresh especially its time traveling aspect. Unfortunately MM3D has only one hiccup which seems to be a common complaint, the Great Bay Temple. If not for this one minute problem, it would’ve been a flawless game. Otherwise The Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask 3D is an unforgettable and unique experience that demands to be played.… Expand
  11. WaterBottle234
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    I was introduced to The Legend Of Zelda through this game im upset i never got this game for the n64 in my opinion its a fantastic game I love the soundtrack and the story is extremely enveloping I love the dark theme of this game and thought it really worked well. The game also has a three day mechanic which some people dont like but I think it suits the game well
  12. Natharaga
    May 30, 2015
    7
    They took and didn't really do anything with it. The visuals are better, but the game doesn't feel like the Majora's Mask nostalgia trip it could have been. The game has been made easier to appeal to the 3DS audience and it makes the game feel hollow for me. I remember the game being challenging when I was little. Racing against the clock at the very beginning with no save points. TheThey took and didn't really do anything with it. The visuals are better, but the game doesn't feel like the Majora's Mask nostalgia trip it could have been. The game has been made easier to appeal to the 3DS audience and it makes the game feel hollow for me. I remember the game being challenging when I was little. Racing against the clock at the very beginning with no save points. The rarity of save points. A bomber notebook which was poorly designed so I would actually have to think while solving the games puzzles. I can still see a lot of the things I liked about the original, but the feel is gone.

    My displeasure with this game also stems from the fact there is no master quest like in the OoT remake. The first remake soared off on such a high note that my expectations were crushed when I played this remake. If you are new to the series the game will probably be more fun for you, but if you are looking for a nostalgia trip just plug in your old N64, it is a better experience.    … Expand
  13. knifeandfork
    May 25, 2015
    9
    After Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker getting remakes quite close to each other, it seemed unlikely there’d be a Majora’s Mask remake too, but thankfully there was. Majora’s Mask is a masterpiece, so the 3DS getting it for its second Zelda remake was definitely a good thing. The reason it remains so highly regarded to this day is for the same reason as Ocarina of Time- it’s timeless.After Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker getting remakes quite close to each other, it seemed unlikely there’d be a Majora’s Mask remake too, but thankfully there was. Majora’s Mask is a masterpiece, so the 3DS getting it for its second Zelda remake was definitely a good thing. The reason it remains so highly regarded to this day is for the same reason as Ocarina of Time- it’s timeless.
    But Majora’s Mask is a very different game to Ocarina of Time in every way except for the art style. Zelda doesn’t even feature in the game, and instead of the game taking place in Hyrule, Link has ended up in the darker world of Termina. What straight away makes Majora’s Mask feel so unique is this new world: all of its characters are the same as the characters from Ocarina of Time, as if it’s some sort of eerie parallel universe that Link has been unlucky enough to end up in. What adds to this is the perpetually restarting 3-day Moon cycle, going through the same apocalyptic scenario again and again and again. And the fact all of the characters are exactly like those from Ocarina of Time makes the world seem odd, dreamlike. The soundtrack reflects this. This and the game’s unique storyline make Majora’s Mask darker and more eerie than Ocarina of Time.
    Of course, this world would never come of life as it does without the presentation and graphics and along with the 3D effect, they make the game even more magical than it was to begin with. Grezzo have once again done a wonderful job updating the 15-year old visuals for the 3DS, granting the world of Termina much more detail. The locations look superb and all the character models are clearer and more detailed, including the enemies and bosses. Many of the gameplay mechanics have also been polished to make for more seamless gameplay.
    The actual gameplay of Majora’s Mask is excellent, as it always has been, using the same control scheme as Ocarina of Time but with new features, such as the masks. As well as collecting the items, there are also many masks that each grant Link a new ability. As the game was released soon after OoT, this was another good way to shake up the gameplay. Though most of the masks are optional and are obtained from side quests, a few of them are transformation masks that transform Link into a character that has died. For example, the Zora mask transforms Link into a Zora character who drowns. Not only is that idea quite different from what you’d expect, but these masks play big roles in the game. They are used as much as the dungeon items to solve puzzles and fight bosses and enemies. Another thing that set this Majora’s Mask apart from OoT was the 3-day cycle system. The plot is, obviously, that Link has only 3 days to save the land of Termina from its Moon crashing into it. Throughout the game you must reset the 3 days (or you’d only have a few hours to beat it) but reset the cycle during a dungeon will mean losing a lot of progress, which leads to some frantic situations when you only have a few minutes left. You have to constantly move, or you will run out of time. The way the 3-day cycle is implemented is complex and very clever, adding to the gameplay immensely as certain things can only be done at certain times. It also means that the developers could make it so that you can ‘fail’ side quests permanently, only to reset the 3-day cycle to get another try. Put simply, Majora’s Mask mechanics are flawlessly implemented. The dungeons are innovative, especially the final one, and the locations have been updated well for the 3DS.
    However, the game has one flaw which is still present in this version: its shortness. Compared with OoT, which had nine dungeons, Majora’s mask has only four. And while the larger overworld partly makes up for that, the game is noticeably shorter than OoT. Grezzo could have easily made up for this at least in part by including an unlockable tougher hero mode as has been customary in all recent Zelda titles, even non-remakes. But for some reason, they made the puzzling decision not to, which is a shame. It’s not like the MM’s massively short though and the side quests offer a good amount more of extra length.
    Despite its shorter length, Majora’s Mask is a timeless classic, setting itself apart from OoT with its different overworld, 3-day cycle and one masks. Without a doubt, one of the best Zelda games and that has become even better because of the remake.    … Expand
  14. skywreckdemon
    May 13, 2015
    10
    The original was almost perfect, but this remake fixed every issue I had with it. It is definitely worth buying for either the 3Ds, or the New 3Ds XL.
  15. Link_Priori
    May 10, 2015
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask é um dos maiores games da franquia, um fato que não podemos negar.
    Poder jogar esse épico remasterizado em qualquer local que desejar é algo incrível.
    Reviver as aventuras no universo de Termina é prazeroso, na verdade reviver todas as aventuras dessa maravilhosa franquia não tem erro. Deixo aqui minha sincera e humilde opinião desse lindo game. Compra    The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask é um dos maiores games da franquia, um fato que não podemos negar.
    Poder jogar esse épico remasterizado em qualquer local que desejar é algo incrível.
    Reviver as aventuras no universo de Termina é prazeroso, na verdade reviver todas as aventuras dessa maravilhosa franquia não tem erro.
    Deixo aqui minha sincera e humilde opinião desse lindo game.
    Compra OBRIGATÓRIA para quem possui um Nintendo 3Ds.    … Expand
  16. Akro007
    May 9, 2015
    9
    Majoras Mask has always been one of my favourite games of all time and I really liked this remake. Its well made, good graphics, good controls and item switch. There is only one thing I dont like this remake. Its the Zora swimming. Its sooo slow. You can still use magic, but it isnt as fun as the older version. It makes the most annoying and worst temple a bit easier, but I hoped that theyMajoras Mask has always been one of my favourite games of all time and I really liked this remake. Its well made, good graphics, good controls and item switch. There is only one thing I dont like this remake. Its the Zora swimming. Its sooo slow. You can still use magic, but it isnt as fun as the older version. It makes the most annoying and worst temple a bit easier, but I hoped that they wouldnt do that. The 3d works really great with this game 0 problems had so far. I like the new things that they did in this like the owl statue savepoints. This is a really good remake of a really good game, but because of the 3-day cycle, which makes the game harder. this doesnt fit to everyone, but if you are fans of zelda or adventure games, this is a must buy.… Expand
  17. jenifire73
    May 5, 2015
    10
    This game was amazing! Nintendo made a great decision to re-release this game on the 3ds. I got the game the day it came out and had not put it down since. I was astonished by the characters and story. I had briefly played the game on my wii months before but was quickly amazed at how wonderful this game looked. Although I love the game I did not like the change in boss fights. I feel asThis game was amazing! Nintendo made a great decision to re-release this game on the 3ds. I got the game the day it came out and had not put it down since. I was astonished by the characters and story. I had briefly played the game on my wii months before but was quickly amazed at how wonderful this game looked. Although I love the game I did not like the change in boss fights. I feel as though the bosses did not need the giant "eye balls" added onto their design. Other than that I have no complaints about this game and its remake.… Expand
  18. alecxl
    May 2, 2015
    6
    While collecting all of the masks, learning the songs and completing the quests was fun, keeping an I out for how much time I had until the final day and remembering the shedule of NPCs is a very interesting concept, I was really stressed at some points in the game, negative stress that is. I LOVE Zelda, but this just isn't the right one.
  19. amuadr1
    May 2, 2015
    10
    Magic is in the air with this one, truly a game to remember. it is soo damn good that you sit there in your little box for life! haha, well it is definitely better than what the critic's with aids suggests, 89 is an Insult. it should be closer to 95+
  20. Nerrel
    Apr 27, 2015
    5
    For obvious reasons, Majora's Mask was far overshadowed by Ocarina of Time- Link's first N64 adventure was a straightforward and accessible journey while Majora's Mask was a dark, strange, and stressful endeavor. Many gamers were turned off by its limited time system, and the awkward nature of the game led to poorer reviews and sales than its prequel.

    But this polarization also worked    For obvious reasons, Majora's Mask was far overshadowed by Ocarina of Time- Link's first N64 adventure was a straightforward and accessible journey while Majora's Mask was a dark, strange, and stressful endeavor. Many gamers were turned off by its limited time system, and the awkward nature of the game led to poorer reviews and sales than its prequel.

    But this polarization also worked in Majora's Mask's favor- those who liked the game regularly praised it as being even better than OoT. The same quirks that turned mainstream gamers off were regarded by fans as endearing traits, lending an atmosphere and impact to the title that no game has recreated since. The game developed a hardcore following that even led many to sign petitions and start a years-long campaign for a remake.

    Unfortunately, MM3D was not created for those fans. It was created explicitly for those who disliked the original experience, and plays as if the creators themselves share the same disdain for the original that many critics did. Whereas OoT3D struggled to remain as faithful to the original title as possible, Nintendo went out of their way to make MM a different game.

    The original save system is gone. Before, players could only save by playing the song of time, which would reset the game's 3-day cycle. The result was that play sessions were demanding and long, requiring players to cram as much progress into each sitting as possible at the risk of hitting the 3-day deadline.

    While this system was inflexible and straining, it created a structure for play sessions that always ended in the same gratifying way- the player would feel stress for a few hours, completing a marathon of tasks one after another, but then finally save and lock in all of their progress at once with a cathartic and immensely rewarding return to the first day.

    MM 3D removes the ability to save with the song of time, instead using owl statues to save at any time. While this is undoubtedly convenient, it removes the stress and sense of rush that made the original intense. Tension doesn't build up the same way when the player can save every 5 minutes, and playing the song of time has lost all of its impact and reward. Players no longer boot up the game to see the iconic "Dawn of the First Day" warning that greeted players at the start of each session, and are instead unceremoniously dropped back in at the point they last saved at.

    A new save system was a sensible addition for handheld play, but it shouldn't have come at the cost of the original mechanics. By not even providing the option to save with the song of time, Majora's Mask 3D immediately loses a lot of the impact and immersion of the original.

    There have also been unfortunate changes to the way Link's forms control. In the original, Deku Link could easily chain spin hops together to keep his speed unbroken when crossing lily pads. Now, the spin abruptly cancels as soon as Link hits water, breaking the momentum of the spin. This makes traversing the Southern Swamp slower and more tedious, as Link's momentum has to be rebuilt after crossing each and every lily pad.

    Zora Link was originally able to swim like a dolphin, with a feel vaguely similar to the Arwing from Starfox64. Zora swimming brought a level of speed and agility that hadn't been seen before in the Zelda universe, and many gamers regard it as one of the few examples of good swimming controls in gaming history.

    There was one problem- Zora Link charged forward when starting to swim, which could lead to accidental crashes into nearby objects. To address this, Nintendo replaced Zora swimming with a much slower, plodding swimming style that was easier to control in tight spaces.

    Link can only Zora swim now by using up magic, which depletes so rapidly that Nintendo may as well have removed it altogether. It's no longer possible to travel using the Zora swim, as even a double magic bar isn't enough to reach any of the destinations in Great Bay before running out and there are no magic pots anywhere to refill with. The bay itself feels boring and slow to traverse, as its large open spaces were designed with a much faster speed in mind. Worst of all, the new speed doesn't even work well in the tight spaces it was designed for, causing frequent camera glitches and offering turning too slow to take corners easily.

    There are a host of similarly senseless changes that bring the experience down. Of course, Majora's Mask 3D does a lot of things right- Grezzo once again delivers a beautiful visual upgrade, and many small, tedious elements have been streamlined to make the game more fluid. Regardless, there are too many things ruined for MM3D to supplant the original and become the definitive version. MM3D should be thought of as a Special Edition- it takes one step backward for every step forward it brings. Overall, the original is still the more consistent and deep experience, even if it's not as pretty to look at.    … Expand
  21. Craftfischerhp
    Apr 25, 2015
    9
    German Review:
    Ein tolles Spiel welches endlich ein Remake bekommen hat. Toll. Trotzdem ist es immer noch schwer wirklich jedes Secret zu finden. Auch gibt es nur 4 Doungens, natürlich war es so im alten Spiel auch schon aber ich bewerte das Ganze Spiel:
    Design: 8/10
    Spaß: 9/10
    Schwierigkeit: 9/10
    FanFaktor: 10/10
    Einfallsreichtum: 8/10
    Zeitvertreib: 8/10
  22. EdwardWalsh
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    A remake of perhaps the greatest classic ever released from Nintendo. Zelda: Majors Mask 3d offers a wide variety of crisp, refurbished game play and kept the things that were valued most from the original game and incorporated it into the DS version, only now, it's in HD. Playing this again after so many years of absence brought back prime memories of my youth. I remembered the beauty ofA remake of perhaps the greatest classic ever released from Nintendo. Zelda: Majors Mask 3d offers a wide variety of crisp, refurbished game play and kept the things that were valued most from the original game and incorporated it into the DS version, only now, it's in HD. Playing this again after so many years of absence brought back prime memories of my youth. I remembered the beauty of the game, yet forgot about all the content; which in a sense is a good thing because i felt i was playing an entirely new game. If you were ever once a fan of the Zelda Series, this is an absolute must own game for the Nintendo DS!… Expand
  23. King_Outrage
    Apr 20, 2015
    3
    Listen I've played Legend of Zelda many times and honestly don't find it enjoyable, i understand that it has a fan base but honestly i don't think it deserves the nostalgia praise that it gets from score sites like this who give it a perfect score, convince me to play the game and leave me disappointed in the end. i don't find most Legend of Zelda games to be terrible but its the fact ofListen I've played Legend of Zelda many times and honestly don't find it enjoyable, i understand that it has a fan base but honestly i don't think it deserves the nostalgia praise that it gets from score sites like this who give it a perfect score, convince me to play the game and leave me disappointed in the end. i don't find most Legend of Zelda games to be terrible but its the fact of it being so overrated is what leaves me a little empty and disappointed in the end. #Overrated… Expand
  24. poncho531
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    This game, man. This is definitely in the top 5 games that I have ever played. Link may have met with a terrible fate, but this game has met with the best.
  25. Vollblutzocker
    Apr 10, 2015
    9
    A really fantastic remake, the best one for a handheld I ever played. After Ocarina of Time 3D and A Link Between Worlds I wasn't sure if it's a good game. But after playing, I can say that Majoras Mask 3D is the best 3DS Zelda because it has a great atmosphere. 94%
  26. MARUYAMA
    Apr 9, 2015
    6
    it's the N64 game with a fresh coat of paint, actually not even the N64 version but the virtual console version ( since it has those annoying dark screens whenever there's a flash or light on screen )

    one could argue that, like in ocarina, a lot could be done with what was left out of the original game due to time constraints, or to refine gameplay to more modern standards making it,    it's the N64 game with a fresh coat of paint, actually not even the N64 version but the virtual console version ( since it has those annoying dark screens whenever there's a flash or light on screen )

    one could argue that, like in ocarina, a lot could be done with what was left out of the original game due to time constraints, or to refine gameplay to more modern standards making it, but not Grezzo, they just want to make better graphics and make the game easier to assure sales to more casual players.
    they don't even update the music, which is pretty distracting at times, looking at 3DS graphics and listening to N64 midis is not good and it breaks the experience.    … Expand
  27. FreezeBlade1220
    Apr 8, 2015
    5
    Let's start with the fact that I'm not the biggest Zelda fan out there. Considering how much I loved Spirit Tracks and the original, I was still excited. I wasn't a big fan of the whole "three day time limit" thingy. It felt like a gimmicky way to get you too try and beat the game.
  28. Wkffl
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    Absolutely Amazing! the wonderful story telling and the excellent gameplay make this a 3DS essential, if you don't get this you are definitely missing out on something wonderful.
    The only people i don't recommend this to is people who have already played a lot of Majoras Mask on N64 but even then it might be worth a shot.
  29. PersianReviewer
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Another remake, of a truly beautiful game. Majoras Mask is in my opinion not only the best game of the LoT franchise, but also the greatest game ever made. The plot line is strong, the graphics are spot on, and the game's dark tone and powerful side quests leaves an emotional impact on the player. Nintendo did a fine job in it's editing of the boss battles, but also in creating a fishingAnother remake, of a truly beautiful game. Majoras Mask is in my opinion not only the best game of the LoT franchise, but also the greatest game ever made. The plot line is strong, the graphics are spot on, and the game's dark tone and powerful side quests leaves an emotional impact on the player. Nintendo did a fine job in it's editing of the boss battles, but also in creating a fishing hole, which serves as a place were the player can let loose and relax, after a long adventure. The new function of the Fierce Deity Mask now lets us use it whenever we want. This is a MUST BUY for 3DS users. This is gaming at its very best. What a game, what a masterpiece. Truly legendary. 10/10… Expand
  30. LordDoran
    Mar 29, 2015
    9
    Having the Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64 and loving it, when I heard that Majora's Mask was coming to 3DS, I was fairly excited. I had never been able to play it before, due to how difficult it is to find in the UK.

    I got it and I was not disappointed. In short, the game handles very well and the graphics are beautifully crafted for the 3DS. Control wise you will not find any    Having the Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64 and loving it, when I heard that Majora's Mask was coming to 3DS, I was fairly excited. I had never been able to play it before, due to how difficult it is to find in the UK.

    I got it and I was not disappointed. In short, the game handles very well and the graphics are beautifully crafted for the 3DS. Control wise you will not find any problems, and jumping into the boots of Link has never been so much fun.    … Expand
  31. AugustoSisti
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    This is an example of how to remake a game, scenarios , soundtrack , it's all redone and more beautiful, really notice the difference , does not come with one written on the cover and HD ready . The game was amazing and able to return to play it redone with the current quality is incredible . The 3D effect is much better in this game, is not usually blurry or confused and also not irritateThis is an example of how to remake a game, scenarios , soundtrack , it's all redone and more beautiful, really notice the difference , does not come with one written on the cover and HD ready . The game was amazing and able to return to play it redone with the current quality is incredible . The 3D effect is much better in this game, is not usually blurry or confused and also not irritate the eyes of those who are playing. I had seen a good 3D effect on a link between worlds . The good effect is repeated in this zelda . Amazing and a good visit past adventures of Link… Expand
  32. SenshudoTV
    Mar 27, 2015
    8
    All said, it does also speak volumes that, besides one utterly rotten dungeon experience, Majora’s Mask is still as wonderful and magical as it was the first time around. It’s not a perfect game, nor is it the definitive Zelda experience (an award I still believe goes to A Link To The Past), but it is a timeless experience that’s worth playing if only to be a part of the legend.
  33. DailySalesman
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Majora's Mask has certainly not met with a terrible fate if this 3DS remake is anything to go by. All of the changes we see here from the Song of Double Time to the Bomber's Notebook make this a superior experience over the original game, something I frankly never thought possible. The personality, the charm, and the dark undertone all return, making for a very atmospheric and fantasticMajora's Mask has certainly not met with a terrible fate if this 3DS remake is anything to go by. All of the changes we see here from the Song of Double Time to the Bomber's Notebook make this a superior experience over the original game, something I frankly never thought possible. The personality, the charm, and the dark undertone all return, making for a very atmospheric and fantastic Zelda game! It's a must-buy for any 3DS owner.… Expand
  34. Vataro
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    Das legendäre Spiel Majoras Mask bekommt einen neuen Port ... Grandiose Idee ! Auch wenn ich es selbst nie zocken durfte , Noodle's altes und Domi's neues LP schaffen Abhilfe ! Jeder weiß , wie charakterstark dieses Spiel ist , also muss ich wohl auch keine lange Rede halten : Legendär wie eh und je + Features und Spesen ^-^
  35. DarthSidious63
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    I am sorry that I never played this jem when it came out for the N64 15 years ago. It was most likely the same reasons that other people who didn't play it. It came out rather late of the N64's lifecycle and it was unusual.
  36. Alvare
    Mar 15, 2015
    10
    My favorite game next to Ocarina Of Time back when I had a Nintendo 64. Played both remakes now.
    I really love every single thing the creators of the remake did to the games. Better character models, lighting, textures, more detailed geometry in environments and better animations. You can clearly see they took their time to make it look at it's best. And the final battle was just as I'd    My favorite game next to Ocarina Of Time back when I had a Nintendo 64. Played both remakes now.
    I really love every single thing the creators of the remake did to the games. Better character models, lighting, textures, more detailed geometry in environments and better animations. You can clearly see they took their time to make it look at it's best. And the final battle was just as I'd imaged, epic. With an updated Majora's mask boss model to make it look even more horrifying then it did. Conclusion? Simple, I give it a 10.    … Expand
  37. JayLightBar
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    Majora's Mask, the second best Zelda game ever made, has been ported to the 3DS. Visually upped and lovely to look at on the handheld system, it plays extremely well and the sound design is perfect. This game isn't much different from the original, despite a few redesigns here and there. In short, the game is even better from the original, with just a lot of nice new bits here and there.
  38. rafaaguilera
    Mar 9, 2015
    9
    Till this day, Majora's Mask remains perhaps the most unique and exotic take on the Legend of Zelda series. Besides the traditional plot about Ganon trying to obtain the triforce and kidnapping Princess Zelda, we have a quest to prevent the moon to fall on the world in 3 days. So different from the previous Zelda games, is the fact that this one is less focused on dungeon explorationTill this day, Majora's Mask remains perhaps the most unique and exotic take on the Legend of Zelda series. Besides the traditional plot about Ganon trying to obtain the triforce and kidnapping Princess Zelda, we have a quest to prevent the moon to fall on the world in 3 days. So different from the previous Zelda games, is the fact that this one is less focused on dungeon exploration (Majora's has just 4 of them), it's more about learning the schedule of characters and events over the 3 days/72 hours cycle (each hour count as a minute in real life), that could be repeated from day one, as many times the player want to accomplish main missions and second quests .

    However, while the original release was a great game, it had some serious pacing problems, because it involves a lot of waiting moments to start some missions or events with an specific schedule. Even if there's a song to advance the time, it skipped till the first hour of each shift of the day. So, if a mission is starting at 11:30 pm, it was only possible to skip till 6:00 pm, leaving the player waiting 5 minutes and 30 seconds (remembering that each hour count as a minute) to start the mission. If we failed, we had to go back to the first day and repeat the cycle. Felt like a kick on the scrotum, see?? Possibly, a lot of people turn down the game because of it.

    Thankfully, for the remade version on 3DS, Nintendo made it possible to chose which hour of the day we want to advance. Simple solution, but it makes a brutal difference and Majora's Mask 3D is much better because of that. Particularly, i think it's the most important new feature, along the revamped graphics, that looks superior than Ocarina of Time 3D and far better than the Nintendo 64 version.

    Other new features that i consider important are:
    - Upgraded bomber's notebook (work like a mission journal) that now not only show the characters schedules, but gives additional info and the status of each mission.
    - More save points
    - Touch screen menu to manipulate items quicker

    Simple and effective changes that don't spoil the challenge of the game, but saves the player's time and patience and give it's more rhythm, making it the definitive (by far) version of this classic.

    This is the way Majora's Mask should have been done 15 years ago and now we can finally enjoy the crazy world of Termina and its habitants full of charisma and personality, with minimum annoyance as possible, except when we have to go back in time in the middle of a mission because the moon is about to crash (substantially minimized when we learn particular songs that slows and advance the time).

    In conclusion, i highly recommend it, even to players that felt it was too laborious back in 2000.    … Expand
  39. Mikau94
    Mar 4, 2015
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a breathtaking game that more people need to experience. The plot and sense of scale created by the NPCs is astounding even by 2015's standards.

    The music and visuals are beautiful and the controls are very easy to use most of the time. While there are fewer dungeons this time around there are a lot more sidequest and these really bring the game to    The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a breathtaking game that more people need to experience. The plot and sense of scale created by the NPCs is astounding even by 2015's standards.

    The music and visuals are beautiful and the controls are very easy to use most of the time. While there are fewer dungeons this time around there are a lot more sidequest and these really bring the game to life; everyone has a schedule that they follow, creating a more dynamic characters that you truly want to save.

    The time mechanic is probably the mot controversial part of both versions of Majora's Mask. There is an in game timer that gives you 3 days to save the world. At the end of the three days, you must travel back in time to keeping the world from ending. Some say this mechanic harms the game as the player feels rushed but I think that it works well. The ability to slow down and speed up time make this a non-issue.

    Change have been made to the game and most of them are for the better. Everything looks and sounds better and the save system allows players to save more often now. There are more save points and can reload from an owl statue as many times as they want now. Some heart pieces and bottles have changed locations. I thought that this would be annoying but I enjoyed finding everything again.

    While I was confused by some changes such as the location of the bank and the complete revamping of the Gyorg section on the moon.

    The change that I didn't like was the bosses; each one now has a ridiculous massive eyeball for Link to attack and Gyorg and Twinmold have changed drastically. If it wasn't for the boss changes I would have given this game a 10/10.

    Whether you have or haven't played Majora's Mask, you should give it try.    … Expand
  40. Oomzy
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    A remastered classic returns as you play as Link adventuring from hyrule to find Navi(I honestly don't know why because Navi was an annoying sidekick) only to end up with a three day period of saving the world after encountering the antagonist. The story is great like in.....most zelda games and shows its own shine here. The gameplay is smooth even though motion aiming is retarded andA remastered classic returns as you play as Link adventuring from hyrule to find Navi(I honestly don't know why because Navi was an annoying sidekick) only to end up with a three day period of saving the world after encountering the antagonist. The story is great like in.....most zelda games and shows its own shine here. The gameplay is smooth even though motion aiming is retarded and shouldn't even be in the game. The graphics have much better looking graphics then the n64 could make. This was one of the considered greatest games of all time. I recommend picking it up as it is an enjoyful experience with new enhanced controls and more… Expand
  41. acoolguy
    Feb 28, 2015
    9
    Majora's Mask 3D is a well-constructed enhancement of one of the most unique games not only in its respective series, but in all of gaming. The new graphics put the original to shame, yet the intriguing atmosphere is still left perfectly intact. Anyone who is familiar with the original will notice one or two questionable changes, though someone who is playing the game for the first timeMajora's Mask 3D is a well-constructed enhancement of one of the most unique games not only in its respective series, but in all of gaming. The new graphics put the original to shame, yet the intriguing atmosphere is still left perfectly intact. Anyone who is familiar with the original will notice one or two questionable changes, though someone who is playing the game for the first time won't notice a thing. Luckily, the good changes in Majora's Mask 3D far outweigh the bad ones (most notable being the new bomber's notebook).
    All in all, Majora's Mask 3D is (sadly) just as unique today as it was 15 years ago.    … Expand
  42. TomBinners33
    Feb 28, 2015
    8
    It's not bad, I prefered "Ocarina of Time", the adventure is very long and the atmosphere is really nice, I think the game lacks a bit of style.

    Perhaps the artistic direction does not suit me, but I'm happy with my purchase.
  43. BurnsideXG3
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    I have been waiting for this game to remastered for years. Yes there are new changes, most notably boss battles, item placement, game saving, and time management. However, the graphics is the most important part. The game has been given the OoT 3D overhaul and it is beautiful. The N64 wasn't given the ability to upscale 64 games without making them look terrible and pixelated. The game isI have been waiting for this game to remastered for years. Yes there are new changes, most notably boss battles, item placement, game saving, and time management. However, the graphics is the most important part. The game has been given the OoT 3D overhaul and it is beautiful. The N64 wasn't given the ability to upscale 64 games without making them look terrible and pixelated. The game is still the same game. It is still fun and everything you remember just better. I will admit I was a little surprised when fighting the first boss and realized they had changed how you beat him, but after thinking about it and defeating the boss, I have come to the realization that the changes were actually better than the original. So I applied this type of thinking to the other changes and realized that although the changes were unnecessary, they have improved the overall quality of the game. This is a fantastic zelda and everything you are looking for in a Zelda game if you're looking for not just another dungeon crawler.… Expand
  44. bernlin2000
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    All that you could ever want from a remake of Majora's Mask, one of the most unique and unusual in the Zelda series (and one that's close to my heart). This remake is even more well-done than OoT: the inventory screen is more touch-friendly (letting you drag items around) and everything looks better than the N64 version. It's remarkably epic to be able to play such a deep, involved gamesAll that you could ever want from a remake of Majora's Mask, one of the most unique and unusual in the Zelda series (and one that's close to my heart). This remake is even more well-done than OoT: the inventory screen is more touch-friendly (letting you drag items around) and everything looks better than the N64 version. It's remarkably epic to be able to play such a deep, involved games like OoT and MM on such a small system. If you own a 3DS (or even a 2DS, I played without 3D almost always and didn't miss it at all) you owe it to yourself to play this game, if you hadn't already. If you have already played it, you probably bought it anyhow like me :-) These games are worth preserving, as the N64 continues to age.… Expand
  45. steamlord
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    this game is so good, dark, moody, fun and challenging, the original one was a masterpiece and this remake don't disappoints, everything has been overhauled, the graphics, gameplay, interface, frame rate, textures, music quality. i f you like really good video games then buy this one.
  46. kdkade
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    I cannot believe how good the game actually is. It has its years, but it's still in its prime. They don't make them like that anymore. This game manages to be both joyful and creepy, both silly and serious - and in a way that you can't draw the line between the one or the other, as it easily blends both into timeless masterpiece. You don't even need to be The Legend of Zelda fan toI cannot believe how good the game actually is. It has its years, but it's still in its prime. They don't make them like that anymore. This game manages to be both joyful and creepy, both silly and serious - and in a way that you can't draw the line between the one or the other, as it easily blends both into timeless masterpiece. You don't even need to be The Legend of Zelda fan to appreciate it, so try it out and see for yourself what is the definition of classic.… Expand
  47. Flutterflybear
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Majora's Mask is my favorite Legend of Zelda game, and I think they did a good job with the 3DS version!:D
    Like many video games it isn't perfect by all means, there are times when the game is too easy, and some of the changes are unnecessary!:(

    Again, I had fun with it, and it's definitely one of if, my favorite video games for the Nintendo 3DS!:D
  48. Kenmei
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    This is a wonderful remake of what was always my favorite Zelda game. The game has been polished up and some things have been moved here and there for a quality of life change and I love it. Now, the camera is still a major problem in the game and the difficulty of the game was made even a little bit easier than the original and the original was already fairly easy. But that doesn't doThis is a wonderful remake of what was always my favorite Zelda game. The game has been polished up and some things have been moved here and there for a quality of life change and I love it. Now, the camera is still a major problem in the game and the difficulty of the game was made even a little bit easier than the original and the original was already fairly easy. But that doesn't do anything to lower its score in my book. This was a top 3 game on the N64 when it came out back in 2000 and the remake did nothing to change my mind. It's a great nostalgia trip and one I can't recommend enough.… Expand
  49. DarkLordGig
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    This is one of the greatest remakes into the system. IT has great graphics, great control and great gameplay. Nintendo really did do a very good job fixing all the complaints that were in the original (Which is still a really great game which I recommend purchasing on the virtual console)

    Any and all complaints against this remake are just nitpicks by nostalgia blind idiots.
  50. X-fushion
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Majora's Mask even to this day continues to be the very best game in the Legend of Zelda series, it's so different than the rest of them and does not follow the typical convention of: Zelda gets kidnapped, and Ganon is the bad guy wich at this point is dull, boring and predictable. For ignoring that the game shines form it's own merits of having a much deep storyline, multiple playableMajora's Mask even to this day continues to be the very best game in the Legend of Zelda series, it's so different than the rest of them and does not follow the typical convention of: Zelda gets kidnapped, and Ganon is the bad guy wich at this point is dull, boring and predictable. For ignoring that the game shines form it's own merits of having a much deep storyline, multiple playable characters, an interesting villain, npc with personality and a good world designed overall with it's fresh time based ideas.
    Majora's Mask 3D keeps the overall experience of the original with some major improvements, permanent save files made the journey more comfortable, the song of double time now let's you skip forward to any hour of every day, so the dull waiting for specific time events are over.
    All bosses have been slightly altered in some way but for the better in order to use Lnik altered forms more, special mention to Gyorg and Twinmold boss fight, the first for being challenging without being tedious and the later for actually requiring strategy to defeat it instead of mindlessly swinging your sword.

    Sadly not all changes were for the better and there were several missed opportunities, Zora Link swiming is worse, now his standar swimming is simmilar to N64 Mario swimming, not as slow but nowhere near as fast or fun as in the original version, it still can be done by pressing down the R trigger, the problem: it runs on magic so if it's gone the only thing you get it's a small boost.

    Also this game while is not just a simple port as Ocarina 3DS was it isn't a fully fleshed out remake, yeah it's improved in sound, graphics and interface but at it's core it still the same game, no new dungeons or some sort of hero mode may disappoint you specially since nintendo did add extra dungeons to some titles of the series that saw a port on other console (Awakening DX, Link To The Past GBA).

    Still the game holds up and is a great way to experience it for the first time and I won't lie that revisiting the game in this improved version was fun and satisfying, Nintendo should take Majora's Mask as a template for the series: don't relay always in the same convention, by doing things different within the same series you'll get an incredible game that manages to stand out from the rest.    … Expand
  51. DBPirate1129
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    Majora's Mask 3D is a spectacular game. I can safely say that (after looking back at the Nintendo 64 version), this remake is perhaps Nintendo's finest "do-over" ever, with Super Mario 64 DS close behind it. The Bomber's Notebook, Song of Double Time, graphics, and controls have been remade and perfected. Speaking of the graphics, everything you see here in your Terminian adventure looksMajora's Mask 3D is a spectacular game. I can safely say that (after looking back at the Nintendo 64 version), this remake is perhaps Nintendo's finest "do-over" ever, with Super Mario 64 DS close behind it. The Bomber's Notebook, Song of Double Time, graphics, and controls have been remade and perfected. Speaking of the graphics, everything you see here in your Terminian adventure looks amazing and this is a 3DS game! The graphics are simply fantastic. The music is also great even though I was a bit disappointed that it didn't get upgraded as well. One thing in this game that must be commended are the side quests and the story. Termina feels like a living, breathing world and I love the three-day time mechanic.

    Overall, Majora's Mask 3D is definitely worth your time. All the changes are for the better, the graphics and music are amazing, and it's fun to explore this mid-apocalyptic setting. 10/10    … Expand
  52. AhmadAlsumain
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    I am so in love with this game in a shocking way. Honestly, I am a fan of the series, but this one is very special. It is different, and different in a good way. Really, I am now over 40 hours of playing and still have more missions to go. The three days loop is very unique lets you witness a horrific tragedy over and over. It is amazing how nearly every single character in Termina has hisI am so in love with this game in a shocking way. Honestly, I am a fan of the series, but this one is very special. It is different, and different in a good way. Really, I am now over 40 hours of playing and still have more missions to go. The three days loop is very unique lets you witness a horrific tragedy over and over. It is amazing how nearly every single character in Termina has his or her unique character and story to tell. I love it how characters move around the town and they do different things during the 3 days cycle. Some are terrified from the moon, some have leave the town, and others stick to the town out of pride.

    Speaking of characters, the missions are by the far in the history of the series. Really, the boomers notbook makes it very easy to track your side quests record. It's an organized systematic note helps you to know what else can you to add to the fun. Without spoiling anything, there's a side quest that's very long but very rewarding to do. It is the best side quest in any other zelda game.

    Lastly, there are four main dungeons (and few somewhere between), I rate three of them as great, and the last one is EPIC.

    Great game!    … Expand
  53. stickystickman
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    An amazingly executed revival of an already excelling game. The graphical improvements are more than just higher-resolution textures and maybe a shader or two; they've made the world feel much more natural, especially in the Southern Swamp area. The new dialogue, I've noticed, seems to feel much more natural than that of the original. However, I do have a few minor issues with the game.An amazingly executed revival of an already excelling game. The graphical improvements are more than just higher-resolution textures and maybe a shader or two; they've made the world feel much more natural, especially in the Southern Swamp area. The new dialogue, I've noticed, seems to feel much more natural than that of the original. However, I do have a few minor issues with the game. For example, the change to the swimming controls, although slightly more functional than the original's, retracts a lot of fun from playing as Zora Link, and the Inverted Song of Time only slowing time by 50% rather than 70% makes the game feel more restrained. There are also many game-breaking glitches being discovered very early on, but most of these are hard to come across if you're not actively trying to activate them.

    Also, the Twinmold fight is awesome.    … Expand
  54. perydwyn
    Feb 19, 2015
    8
    This game is very unique. There are no other Zelda games quite like it, and in fact no other 'games' like it either for that matter. The game eschews the classic Zelda formulae to a large extent, and only features 4 actual dungeons. While this might sound like a bit of a cop out, it isn't. Instead of classic Overworld exploration followed by dungeon and boss formulae, instead theThis game is very unique. There are no other Zelda games quite like it, and in fact no other 'games' like it either for that matter. The game eschews the classic Zelda formulae to a large extent, and only features 4 actual dungeons. While this might sound like a bit of a cop out, it isn't. Instead of classic Overworld exploration followed by dungeon and boss formulae, instead the characters and world are the star here. The game's main premise of 3 game days that must be rewound over and over (groundhog day style), really brings a sense of familiarity with the oddball NPC's and their daily routines, as well as their own take on the disaster that is fast approaching in the form of a giant, befaced moon that will crash down killing everyone at the end of the 72 hour period.

    With regards the remake, there are many improvements over the original that make the playing experience far better. The enhanced bombers notebook for example takes away the need to keep a notepad and pen with you as you play. The improved, motion enhanced aiming controls of the 3ds make shooting your bow so simple that it almost makes section of the game too easy.

    The graphics and textures are far superior here...but here is where I have some small complaints. The added detail (on the grass in particular) can sometimes make it hard to see what is and isn't an object, and what is grass. I also felt sometimes that the detailing made the game feel a bit like a fan remake rather than an official, Nintendo endoursed product. Nintendo games have a very distinct aesthetic, and the level of detailing in places here felt a bit too much at times. I would have prefered a slightly cleaner update to textures more akin to the ocarina of Time 3ds remake.

    Overall though this is an astounding game. It can be a divisive Zelda for some, and I know plenty of Zelda fans who really don't get on with Majoras Mask. But this remake makes this twisted cousin of the Zelda universe far more accessable for newcomers.    … Expand
  55. Switch2803
    Feb 19, 2015
    3
    Majora's Mask is my favourite game. To me, it is the epitome of perfection in not only game design, but also mechanics, art, audio, narrative. It got me through a lot of hard times and is directly responsible for my choice in career. However, this remake has made me turn off my DS in disappointment time and time again.

    I understand the need for a different save mechanic as it's now a    Majora's Mask is my favourite game. To me, it is the epitome of perfection in not only game design, but also mechanics, art, audio, narrative. It got me through a lot of hard times and is directly responsible for my choice in career. However, this remake has made me turn off my DS in disappointment time and time again.

    I understand the need for a different save mechanic as it's now a handheld title, but they've gone way overboard with save points - they're absolutely everywhere.

    The most jarring change so far is the bosses. They now have an enormous Majora's eye which pops out as an obvious weak point. Think Gohma's eye style simplicity - all four of them have one now. I first played this game when I was 11 and never struggled more than was necessary with the bosses. Sure, I died, I had to go back, but I felt a great achievement when I finally managed it. None of them have been improved by this change, only made more frustrating.

    The artists have done an incredible job, the models and textures look great, but even with that change, some of the original Majora's Mask is lost. The mood of the game has been changed alongside the art - the darkness and incredible pressure from the moon above has been diminished by over saturation. It was always a colourful game, but the saturation was contrasted with darkness. All three main transformations have smiling faces or bigger eyes. It all seems a bit... too happy for an impending apocalyptic setting.

    The clock UI has changed, it's now a bar. You can play the song of double time to skip to whatever point in time you want. The whole, core mechanic of being up against time itself has been negated.

    Characters have been moved, text has been tacked on. The zora swimming has been made painfully slow. All your character's attacks are faster, more powerful. Skull Keeta needs to have a little chat before he slowly meanders away.

    Aonuma said in an interview something similar to, "this game is for people who didn't like the original Majora's Mask, or gave up halfway through." That's exactly right. Anju and Kafei's quest? Full of unskippable bomber's notebook pop-ups. Skip to whatever time you need, telling you exactly who needs what and where.

    I'm glad more people are getting interested in Majora's Mask, but it's just too different for me to enjoy. Majora's Mask 3DS is a good-looking, upbeat, dumbed down and easier version of a game I love with all my heart.    … Expand
  56. JackValentine
    Feb 18, 2015
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a testament to game design as a whole and still delivers today what it did some 15 years ago: The most unique experience in the series, and one of the most unique experiences you can have with a game.
  57. Mr_Blaze527
    Feb 17, 2015
    5
    Just gonna say this game should had been remade for the Wii u or even both. I just can't find myself playing this game on the New 3ds. I love Nintendo but this Shid is a pain to play a game I love on the 64 to a handheld. Should had came out for the wii u.
  58. tomymg
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    After more than 1 decade I can revive some of my deepest and most beautiful memories: I was 5 years old and me and my brother played this game for Nintendo 64. Nintendo has done (one more time) a masterpiece. Thanks for it.
  59. simplicity14
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    I've read a lot of claims that nostalgia plays a huge role in how people view Majora's Mask. Speaking as someone who hasn't played the game in something like 10 years, I was really looking forward to the possibility (and eventual reality) of playing an enhanced version of one of my favorite childhood games.
    My intent was to view the game from the fresh lens of a modern gamer, withholding    I've read a lot of claims that nostalgia plays a huge role in how people view Majora's Mask. Speaking as someone who hasn't played the game in something like 10 years, I was really looking forward to the possibility (and eventual reality) of playing an enhanced version of one of my favorite childhood games.
    My intent was to view the game from the fresh lens of a modern gamer, withholding expectation. I can honestly say that I was not only satisfied with this remake but also impressed by how well the game holds up to modern standards in spite of its age. It felt fresh, unique, and incredibly timeless (so to speak).

    You can tell that Grezzo put a lot of effort into enhancing the graphical quality of the game while maintaining the atmosphere and feel, just as they did with Ocarina of Time 3D. The story and characters are unique, deep, and lively. The transformation masks are diverse and fun. There is a real weight to Link's responsibility, and the resulting pressure and trepidation from a limited three-day time loop remains a novel component of the game. I can definitely say it is one of the better single-player gaming experiences I have had as of late.

    There truly is nothing quite like it, past or present. And in the end, that's precisely what makes it so great.    … Expand
  60. Astorgh
    Feb 16, 2015
    7
    The original Majora's Mask can, for sure, be called the best game in the series and there are many reasons for that. This remake tried to fix things that needed to be fixed but in this process screwed up some elements that made the game about adventure. One of the things that made the original so special is that you actually had to find out what to do in order to advance by searching forThe original Majora's Mask can, for sure, be called the best game in the series and there are many reasons for that. This remake tried to fix things that needed to be fixed but in this process screwed up some elements that made the game about adventure. One of the things that made the original so special is that you actually had to find out what to do in order to advance by searching for things, talking to people, exploring the field and towns, etc. It was all a big puzzle that you had to solve by your own. All of this was lost in this remake. It's no longer a puzzle, it's a game of just following every single instruction that they give you so you can advance. The satisfaction of figuring out something by yourself disappears. One of the main aspects of the original game was how different it was from Ocarina of Time. Mr. Aonuma said in this game's Iwata Asks that Majora's Mask was originally “designed to challenge Ocarina of Time veterans”. The overall design this two games was completely different, and that was one of Majora's main concepts. Sadly, this remake wasn't done in with that concept in mind. As you progress in the game you notice how developers wanted to make it as close to Ocarina as possible. It's like Navi returned to tell you everything you needed to do, but in a subtle and less annoying way. It's understandable why they decided to go this way. Majora's Mask was complicated in its own way and many people disliked it when it first came out for being so different. Nintendo couldn't take this risk again and made this remake for all the Ocarina of Time fans. For all those people that find the Water Temple frustrating and were happy when Grezzo made it easier in the 3D remake. Ultimately, over the years game design has declined in complexity to appeal to the masses, and that's completely fine because that's the only way the video game industry will survive. Majora's Mask 3D is still a great game, with great graphics and some nice changes (like the Gyorg battle, how the Song of Double Time functions, etc), but it lacks the main the exploring elements that made this game so special.… Expand
  61. jasongaarder
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    This is a brilliantly executed remake of one of the best games I've ever played. The feel of the world is not only intact, but greatly enhanced by the beautifully updated graphics. The stereoscopic 3D is just as glorious as it was in Ocarina of Time 3D and only serves to suck the player literally deeper into the game world, and what a compelling world it is. The added features make thisThis is a brilliantly executed remake of one of the best games I've ever played. The feel of the world is not only intact, but greatly enhanced by the beautifully updated graphics. The stereoscopic 3D is just as glorious as it was in Ocarina of Time 3D and only serves to suck the player literally deeper into the game world, and what a compelling world it is. The added features make this game much more player friendly, but don't make it feel "dumbed down."

    Get this game. Tell your friends. But that's enough gushing. This game is worth it and more.    … Expand
  62. BrushedRed
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    They made the greatest game of all time even greater. Many say OoT is the greatest Zelda and it is in fact a masterpiece, but in my opinion, I have never found a Zelda to be better than Majora's Mask. I still never understood the E rating behind this game. The themes are pitch black, the antagonist is extraordinary and the three-day timer was actually greater of a helper than harm, as IThey made the greatest game of all time even greater. Many say OoT is the greatest Zelda and it is in fact a masterpiece, but in my opinion, I have never found a Zelda to be better than Majora's Mask. I still never understood the E rating behind this game. The themes are pitch black, the antagonist is extraordinary and the three-day timer was actually greater of a helper than harm, as I originally had thought. Rather than focusing on a main quest, this game focuses more on side quests and how they relate to the end of the world. The characters are emotional and very intriguing. The game really just sucks you in from beginning to end. The dungeons are among some of the most memorable, with Stone Tower Temple being my favorite dungeon in all of the saga. The only drawback to the N64 version was the save feature (requiring you to lose most items you use and reverting you back in case you were actually trying to finish something). This remake's save feature absolutely soars, allowing you to save at save points and continue where you were in case you had to leave at the moment. The graphics are vastly improved and the changes are quite minimal (the change of the bank location and a few of the stray fairies), which made me happy as it did not change any of the overall experience. They have literally taken my favorite game and expanded. If you're looking to relive nostalgia or new to the series, this is about the greatest thing you'll come across and a necessity for 3DS/2DS owners.… Expand
  63. mainstreetsaint
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    Although I didn't play the original when it first came out, I gave it a shot years later on the Wii's Virtual Console (and later the N64 itself). For many, including myself, it is easy to misunderstand the heart of this gem. Thankfully Nintendo saw fit to re-release this on the 3DS; new features and new graphics.

    It's not a perfect recreation as some things are changed and, as stated    Although I didn't play the original when it first came out, I gave it a shot years later on the Wii's Virtual Console (and later the N64 itself). For many, including myself, it is easy to misunderstand the heart of this gem. Thankfully Nintendo saw fit to re-release this on the 3DS; new features and new graphics.

    It's not a perfect recreation as some things are changed and, as stated before, new features was added. Chief among them is save points and a new brand new Ocarina song, "The Song of Soaring" which allows you to transport to any save spot you activated in the world. Also some items you will get much earlier in game (ie, The Bombers notebook).

    While the presentation is top notch, it would have been nice for Nintendo to place a mode for a original N64 mode. Past that issue it is a solid remake and well worth a buy from anyone looking for a intelligent adventure game.    … Expand
  64. Lohengriehn
    Feb 15, 2015
    5
    what a stupid system to play everything over and over again. frustrating. graphics are nice though. same matches on sounds, music and effects. but if time runs out, you have to go back to day 1....time factor shouldnt force players to rush through games-specally on such games. unfortunately thats exactly the case on this game. 5/10. everything else are fan-based ratings over here. as usual.
  65. SmellyFuton
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    This game recaptures its dark and creepy setting once again in a brilliant remake. Majora's Mask 3ds is truly a must have for veterans of the series and especially a must have for those who have never played it.
  66. SmellyMattress
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest games of a generation and we get to play it once again with new found glory, Majora's Mask 3ds is truly a masterful remake in which I believe is slightly a step ahead of its predecessor Ocarina of time.
  67. deadlysilentbob
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    I grew up playing zelda games of all makes and models. I love this series, and this game is no exception. I had beaten FULLY the n64 version of majoras mask twice so needless to say i was pretty efficient at it. when i started playing this game however, for what i thought was gonna be another leasurely playthrough, i was suprised at how much of the game they "tweaked". I will make thisI grew up playing zelda games of all makes and models. I love this series, and this game is no exception. I had beaten FULLY the n64 version of majoras mask twice so needless to say i was pretty efficient at it. when i started playing this game however, for what i thought was gonna be another leasurely playthrough, i was suprised at how much of the game they "tweaked". I will make this clear, I am ELATED that they did this! now i have the same game with all new suprises!

    for veterans, some of the main changes ive noticed (no spoilers): Clock town has been reorganised slightly, owl statues now allow for saving WITHOUT canceling the game or rewinding time, some in game dialogue has been added and existing dialogue has been altered slightly ("fleshed out"). Some songs you get slightly earlier, the bombers notebook is given to you so you dont have to play the "new" hide and seek twice, the bombers note book got a MAJOR overhaul and now supports in depth menus and an alarm feature to remind you of events, THERE IS AN EPIC FISHING MINI GAME THAT IS REMNICENT OF THE ONE IN TWILIGHT PRINCESS (sans boat)

    my only complaint? the clock on screen no longer looks pretty (heh)

    over all recomendation: if you own a 3ds you need this game.    … Expand
  68. JbCardar
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    This is a huge improvement over the original version because of the improved save feature. It's really easy not to save whenever you want. The Song of Double Time is also improved in this game. You can now travel forward in time to any hour in the game. And you can now schedule event in your Bombers Notebook. This new version is much less frustrating and much more accessible.

    I bought    This is a huge improvement over the original version because of the improved save feature. It's really easy not to save whenever you want. The Song of Double Time is also improved in this game. You can now travel forward in time to any hour in the game. And you can now schedule event in your Bombers Notebook. This new version is much less frustrating and much more accessible.

    I bought this game with my New Nintendo 3DS XL. The 3D works great, the graphics are beautiful (many of the character models have been completely redesigned. Even the Rupees and the Chests look brand new!) The C-Sitck really improves gameplay, and I haven't encountered any technical issues. It's not perfect (would give it a 4.5/5 if a could) but it's still a great game. I recommend this to anyone who owns a 3DS, especially the brand new model.    … Expand
  69. Ibanez89
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Right now, I feel mind controlled and compelled to write this review. I was sitting on my couch playing this game and ended up here with no control.
    I am going to keep this short and sweet. Otherwise I'll go on forever.
    This game is a gem. Everything about it. Even better than the original version and I loved that. Remember everything you knew and loved from the N64 version? Well it    Right now, I feel mind controlled and compelled to write this review. I was sitting on my couch playing this game and ended up here with no control.
    I am going to keep this short and sweet. Otherwise I'll go on forever.

    This game is a gem. Everything about it. Even better than the original version and I loved that.
    Remember everything you knew and loved from the N64 version? Well it will be in this. Nothing else has changed, except a couple of NPC's being relocated to different areas, and making it more beneficial to track our quests.
    The music, the gameplay, the immersion and longevity are still here. Don't listen to those trolls who complain about stupid things like the bank being moved behind the clock tower.
    You need this game. As soon as possible.    … Expand
  70. NotATraitor
    Feb 13, 2015
    1
    I love Majora's Mask. It is one of my favorite Zelda titles. Majora's Mask 3D, on the other hand, is absolute garbage. When I first started playing, I was amazed by the graphics, and was instantly in love. I got to the part where you first meet Skullkid and got turned into a Deku Scrub. Everything was fine, until I did the spin move. At first I thought it was a visual glitch. There was noI love Majora's Mask. It is one of my favorite Zelda titles. Majora's Mask 3D, on the other hand, is absolute garbage. When I first started playing, I was amazed by the graphics, and was instantly in love. I got to the part where you first meet Skullkid and got turned into a Deku Scrub. Everything was fine, until I did the spin move. At first I thought it was a visual glitch. There was no way they thought this was okay, right? Wrong. Deku Link's hat turns into a flipping spiked club when you do a spin attack. I was shocked, but I tried to accept it, as it's only a minor thing, and it's not like they made any major changes, right?

    How wrong I was...

    I made it to Clock Town and was instantly confused. The bank is now behind the Clock Tower and the Owl Statue now has a book for some reason and no longer explains how it works. Where the bank used to be is now just a blank wall. The stalls in south clock town and the Deku Merchant's Flower has been moved. I finally recovered from the shock of things being out of place and decided to continue on my quest. I go to play hide and seek with the Bomber Kids and some aren't where they used to be. I searched and searched but could not find the last two. At this point I just gave up and put the game on the shelf, right next to Duke Nukem Forever. The games I waited for, and then severely disappointed by.    … Expand
  71. kooltrex
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    WORTH EVERY PENNY! Awesome remake they blew the n64 version out of the water! If you own a 3ds then definetly get this game! Its fantastic and will make you wanna play other zeldas! :D
  72. LateralusDragon
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Great level design, quests, and the NPCs actually have emotion and character. Also a story that doesn't follow the typical story line of having to save a princess, what more could you want.
  73. Kazek7
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Absolutely amazing, and worth every cent of my money. This is a very solid remake, and it works very well with the N3DS XL. The controls work very well, the story is just the same as it was on the N64, And I can't find much to complain about.
  74. PedroVicious
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    This is the Alice in wonderland or Wizard of oz of the Zelda series.
    Awesome musics, looks beautiful, interesting characters, great controls buy it now.
  75. tybyrd93
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Fantastic remake of one of the most iconic games of all time. Majora's Mask is full of intriguing characters and sidequests, a wonderfully crafted world, and an interesting spin on the Zelda "formula" all with stepped up visuals and gameplay improvements that make reliving this classic a genuine pleasure.
  76. EFYevan
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    A fantastic classic N64 game that has been remastered to perfection! While some may think Ocarina of Time is better than Majora's Mask, it really doesn't matter because both games are fantastic! Get and enjoy both! This game looks and feels great with my "NEW" Nintendo 3DS XL. Highly recommended, a masterpiece! 10/10 Well done again, Nintendo!
  77. Fritter
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    To anyone skeptical just buy it, its a masterpiece. The creepy atmosphere works perfectly for the theme of the game.The masks are a good gameplay feature and even though theres a lack of dungeons, it makes up for it with sidequests.
  78. GamerRedux
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    Still my favorite Zelda. Anyone who hasn't played this game yet should give this a shot. The time moon thing may be a bit of a pain but once you get the hang of it, it's great. Like I said, best zelda every.
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  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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