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
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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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