The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D

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  1. 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.
  2. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    8
    Nostalgia... same game as N64 tittle...but the 3D effect just look beautiful! If you have a 3DS and love the Zelda franchise this game has to be on your library. Great adventure that uses time a lot, but don't worry, for thius portable edition you can save the game so you don't loose the progress.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. PhilliamFish
    Sep 28, 2015
    8
    Majora’s Mask 3D does a great job of bringing the N64 classic to the 3DS, but not without a few problems. The game looks fantastic and it’s one of the best looking 3DS games i’ve ever played, though the look comes at a cost, I noticed the frame rate drop below thirty at several points, but it was only for a few seconds at most and the game was still playable. The main combat is the same asMajora’s Mask 3D does a great job of bringing the N64 classic to the 3DS, but not without a few problems. The game looks fantastic and it’s one of the best looking 3DS games i’ve ever played, though the look comes at a cost, I noticed the frame rate drop below thirty at several points, but it was only for a few seconds at most and the game was still playable. The main combat is the same as it is in Ocarina of Time, it’s solid and complex while still remaining easy to learn, though there are a few new additions to it with the masks you unlock. The four main masks all grant you unique abilities, my personal favorite is the goron mask. In this game you aren’t in hyrule anymore, instead you are in Termina, a place twice as interesting as Hyrule ever was, the world has so much character, instead of just being salesmen and encyclopedias the characters are actual characters, almost everyone has a personality and so does the world. The dungeons are fun and interesting, a huge improvement of Ocarina of Time. The puzzles are still kinda lame though. The three day mechanic adds a feeling of urgenecy to the situation that no other game has had and the game has a ton of fun side content to complete.… Expand
  8. Figo92
    Oct 19, 2015
    8
    The game is beautiful. Gamers who played it in the original N64 will notice the rearrange of many things, also will feel some gameplay mechanics odd, but still be a nice experience. However, some parts of the game felt poorly executed, with some graphical glitches and even going outbounds - without even forcing to it. (played on version 1.1) There are no new major challenges compared toThe game is beautiful. Gamers who played it in the original N64 will notice the rearrange of many things, also will feel some gameplay mechanics odd, but still be a nice experience. However, some parts of the game felt poorly executed, with some graphical glitches and even going outbounds - without even forcing to it. (played on version 1.1) There are no new major challenges compared to the original, and I'm not feeling go fishing.
    You also may experience frame rate drops sometimes while playing in 3D in an original 3DS. Maybe this not occurs in an New3DS.
    Majora's Mask 3D is a great game itself, but there's a need to fix some glitches.    … Expand
  9. palmeiras9
    Dec 12, 2015
    9
    I have a love-hate relationship with Majora's Mask.

    What I love: First, the history of this game. Without a doubt, Majora's Mask presents the most creative story of all the Zelda games. Second, I love the dark tone; the last town before the last Temple is scary and your background music could be easily included in any Horror Game what I would not be surprised. Third, I love the overall    I have a love-hate relationship with Majora's Mask.

    What I love:
    First, the history of this game. Without a doubt, Majora's Mask presents the most creative story of all the Zelda games. Second, I love the dark tone; the last town before the last Temple is scary and your background music could be easily included in any Horror Game what I would not be surprised. Third, I love the overall weirdness of this game. Everything is nonsense: the events, the characters ... It's like an Alice in Wonderland Zelda version. Fourth, I love playing with Deku Link. He's cute and lovely. If I could, I would play with him the whole game. And I love the bizarre statue of Link (dubbed by fans as "Ben", due to creepypasta). It's a pity that we can't really make "him" appears in all regions of the game. It would be funny.

    Compared to the new generation of games, Majora's Mask is very difficult and very confusing. Very much. If you're playing it in the dark for the first time, it's humanly impossible for you to finish this game without the help of a detonated, unless you are a genius prodigy in puzzles, or has an infinite time at their disposal (the which is not my case). And this is the version for 3DS: I've never played for Nintendo 64, but say that's 10 times worse. Jesus Christ.

    But now, the parties I really hate about Majora's Mask:
    First, the controls of Zora Link in underwater sucks. It took me almost two hours just to find out how Zora Link can break boxes in the water, and another half hour to hit the move. I love Zora Link, but... Sorry. This controls are little sucks.

    Second, I don't like the fact this game is timed. This is not a problem when you are making side missions or playing at random, but it is a big problem when you need to complete Dungeons. In Dungeons you can't stop for admiring the scenery (which can be done in Ocarina of Time), because you will be more concerned looking all the time on the clock to see how long still missing. In short: pressure. And I hate feeling pressure while I'm playing. And what is most terrible is that you can not afford to be dying all the time in the mini-bosses and end Boss (which seem easy, but they are not), because there will not be time. And to make the most desperate situation, the puzzels, mainly in the Water Temple and the last Temple also isn't easy. So, will be normal you get lost a few times and see precious time going down the drain. The icing on the cake doom is to collect the Stray Fairies at the same time. Only Ninjas can. To be clear: This difficulty in puzzels and bosses isn't bad, the bad thing is you being timed. If not for the annoying finite time, Majora's Mask would be a much more fun game, in my humble opnion.

    But before you curse me, I want tell that Majora's Mask is a really great game, and easily my second favorite game of Legend of Zelda series.    … Expand
  10. ComboGamer
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    This game is a must play! The re-master is completely perfect!!! The graphics are amazing and the visuals are beautiful! The storyline is unique to the Zelda franchise with the new land of Termina. Although is has not a whole lot to do with Zelda or Hyrule, it definitely feels like a Zelda game. Overall, the storyline is FANTASTIC. The gameplay fits the 3DS perfectly. The music isThis game is a must play! The re-master is completely perfect!!! The graphics are amazing and the visuals are beautiful! The storyline is unique to the Zelda franchise with the new land of Termina. Although is has not a whole lot to do with Zelda or Hyrule, it definitely feels like a Zelda game. Overall, the storyline is FANTASTIC. The gameplay fits the 3DS perfectly. The music is wonderful and fits the environment nicely. I highly recommend this masterpiece to all. 10/10… Expand
  11. vinicius77777
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    Ótimo game. teve tudo que um jogo da franquia zelda deve ter: ótima história, ótima jogabilidade, ótima trilha sonora, personagens marcantes e a versão para 3DS realmente ficou muito superior que a de N64. meus parabéns para a Nintendo.
  12. Moti5stars
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    This is my favourite game! It's excellent! The best game of Zelda series, in my opinion. I've loved it before with his N64 version, and I became very excited when Nintendo announced the remake. The power to transform in other creatures with different habilities makes this game one of the most originals of all time. and in this remake had perfedctly modified the old game to be enjoyable toThis is my favourite game! It's excellent! The best game of Zelda series, in my opinion. I've loved it before with his N64 version, and I became very excited when Nintendo announced the remake. The power to transform in other creatures with different habilities makes this game one of the most originals of all time. and in this remake had perfedctly modified the old game to be enjoyable to more people. Worths to turn back 15 years to the past? Yes, of course!… Expand
  13. orkinen
    Jul 11, 2017
    9
    Me ha encantado éste juego de Zelda, es fascinante lo estoy jugando muchísimo y la diversión me atrapa.. cada fase del juego es impresionante y para jugadores como yo, que no tuvimos en su día la Nintendo 64, es una gran oportunidad jugar éstos remakes de una saga tan mítica como Zelda.
  14. Juanes
    May 30, 2016
    9
    A story very well made, charismatic characters, good game play, excellent soundtrack, variety of side quests, witty temples, a difficulty as well, and wonderful quests, now with better graphics and to carry everywhere.
  15. RSD4G
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    This game look so beautiful on the 3DS, it's an amazing story and I never got tired of playing it over and over. Getting all the collectables and exploring Termina. I always loved being able to transform into other creatures.
    This is the darkest Zelda game ever. The Majora's Mask is just so epic, lots of people have it on stickers, stamps, tattoos, etc. A very beautiful game who makes us    This game look so beautiful on the 3DS, it's an amazing story and I never got tired of playing it over and over. Getting all the collectables and exploring Termina. I always loved being able to transform into other creatures.
    This is the darkest Zelda game ever. The Majora's Mask is just so epic, lots of people have it on stickers, stamps, tattoos, etc. A very beautiful game who makes us want it to be whole lot more playable than just 3 days. In love with this game since I was 9.
    The only thing I didn't like is the way they changed Zora Link way to swim, that was something I loved doing and not anymore.

    PS: Playing it on the New 3DS XL makes it even better to play.    … Expand
  16. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    10
    Much like Ocarina of Time 3D, Majora's Mask on the 3DS updates and enhances the original N64 title. Even with its more saturated color palette its dark atmosphere still shines through. The game is much the same as you remember it. There are a few notable additions however. Fishing has been added as well as a Bomber's notebook. The bomber's notebook acts as a quest tracker and allows you toMuch like Ocarina of Time 3D, Majora's Mask on the 3DS updates and enhances the original N64 title. Even with its more saturated color palette its dark atmosphere still shines through. The game is much the same as you remember it. There are a few notable additions however. Fishing has been added as well as a Bomber's notebook. The bomber's notebook acts as a quest tracker and allows you to keep tabs on the various events that occur throughout the game and at what time.

    Majora's Mask is one of the harder games because of its 3 day cycle. And for that reason the bomber's notebook really does help players get an idea of where they need to go. This is simply another essential game for your 3DS.    … Expand
  17. Luigibros
    Jan 3, 2017
    10
    Ahhhhhh, what a breath of fresh air, not because of this game becoming real, but because everyone who thought majora's mask 3D was going to be a Wii U game now looks, retarded
  18. Panzidane
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    O jogo retrata bem o Majora's Mask, com ótimos efeitos, jogando de um New 3DS XL o jogo traz uma experiência muito melhor do que no 3DS comum. O jogo é sensacional, e seu único defeito é a falta de intuitividade inicial. Ótimo jogo, super recomendado, a experiência e emoção é a mesma de quando se joga no Nintendo 64, com a diferença que nesta versão ele cabe em seu bolso.
  19. ZeoN
    Apr 2, 2021
    8
    Juego bastante recomendado para los fans de la franquicia. Personalmente lo siento algo inferior a Ocarina en aspectos como el mapeado y banda sonora pero sigue siendo una gran entrega altamente recomendada.
  20. syscro
    Sep 17, 2017
    9
    AL contrario de la entrega zelda Ocarina, este es la forma final de lo que debiese ser el port de N64. Tomando lo mejor que había, dando una mejora gráfica y sacando provecho de las nuevas tecnologías para hacer mas ameno el juego.
  21. darkzaga
    Mar 31, 2017
    7
    después del majora de 64 este se me hizo exageradamente sencillo... me dio la impresión de que le redijeron la dificultad... el hecho de que muestre imágenes de lo próximo a hacer le quita al juego su personalidad orinal de la que nos enamoramos todos en la n64. igualmente reconozco la mejora grafica pero no es algo que sume demasiado al fin y al cabo. Dzaga
  22. Sressiv
    Mar 5, 2018
    9
    It's so good to have played this game again after all those years. The 3D-effect looks really nice. Definitely a dark atmosphere, which suits this game really well. The dungeons feel fresh, however the puzzles felt easier. The 'time limit' mechanic lets you plan your actions which works really well, although I feel like they could've used that in more puzzles. The new music is just asIt's so good to have played this game again after all those years. The 3D-effect looks really nice. Definitely a dark atmosphere, which suits this game really well. The dungeons feel fresh, however the puzzles felt easier. The 'time limit' mechanic lets you plan your actions which works really well, although I feel like they could've used that in more puzzles. The new music is just as great as ever, and wearing all the masks is so much fun. All in all, another masterpiece in its own, dark way.… Expand
  23. mitllo88
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Personally, this is my favorite Zelda game, the story isn't the best but its sidequests are where the real meat of this game really is, I can easily get over 15 hours in this game and have replayed it several times without it losing any of the charms I experienced on my first playthrough.
  24. Kick454
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece of a Zelda game. I was disappointed when Breath of the Wild didn't have as great of a story as this game did.

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

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

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

    Overall, Majora's Mask 3D is a wonderful remake that fixed the issues I had with the N64 version and more. So, therefore, Majora's Mask 3D warrants a 10/10 from me.    … Expand
  25. pichuscute
    Feb 13, 2021
    2
    An awful version of a fantastic game. MM3D suffers a myriad of issues that ruin much of the fun of the original, including gimping the fun movement of half of the characters, ruining one of only four dungeons, ruining boss fights by either making them insanely tedious or braindead easy, moving the location of key items and making them easily missable, adding new bugs, etc. While it makesAn awful version of a fantastic game. MM3D suffers a myriad of issues that ruin much of the fun of the original, including gimping the fun movement of half of the characters, ruining one of only four dungeons, ruining boss fights by either making them insanely tedious or braindead easy, moving the location of key items and making them easily missable, adding new bugs, etc. While it makes some QoL improvements as well, there are too many broken parts of the game for it to be considered anything but the worst version of the game and an insult to the original. If you want to play Majora's Mask, do not play this own.… Expand
  26. k1t3
    Jan 13, 2019
    9
    Great game but not as much as the original which is kind of disappointing. For example, It 'fixes' some of the 'issues' with the original which made it what it was, making it more in line with the main series and taking away from it feeling like a gem, and how it feels refreshing and different to play.
  27. Adubis27
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    A remaster of one of the greatest of all time. 9.7/10. That's all. Dragging this out because the review has to be 75 characters minimum.
  28. Fruggstrix
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    Not having the chance to play this game when it came out on the N64, this amazing remake finetunes this already awesome masterpiece. After 100%ing this game and consuming it i would have it as a must have if you have never played this game and have a 3ds.
  29. JcMarto
    Aug 8, 2019
    7
    It's the same old Majora's Mask, but nerfed on most fronts to pander to a more casual audience. Zora swimming has been all but ruined, movement over water with the Deku Scrub Mask on has been changed so you no longer carry momentum between leafs. The new save mechanic undermines the core gameplay mechanic of a 3 day cycle. Most of the bosses have been nerfed and are now almost insultinglyIt's the same old Majora's Mask, but nerfed on most fronts to pander to a more casual audience. Zora swimming has been all but ruined, movement over water with the Deku Scrub Mask on has been changed so you no longer carry momentum between leafs. The new save mechanic undermines the core gameplay mechanic of a 3 day cycle. Most of the bosses have been nerfed and are now almost insultingly easy to beat.

    I would have really liked the inclusion of a master mode or something similar, where the original Majora's Mask gameplay was intact, just given a fresh coat of paint. At it's heart this is still Majora's Mask, but a watered down experience from the original    … Expand
  30. WaluigiOverlord
    May 9, 2018
    10
    This game... Oh, it's so good! I've never played the original, but just this one is so good! it has perfect controls, an amazing soundtrack, a wide variety of side quests, nice feeling of accomplishment...This game just cannot be skipped if you like playing video games at all.
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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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