The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

 Nintendo 64
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1660 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 69 out of 1660
  3. Negative: 83 out of 1660
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  1. arostislavna
    Jun 4, 2023
    5
    When I was younger, I hated the 24hr end of the world time travel gimmick of the game, it was frustrating and put me off of the game. It was NOTHING like Ocarina of Time. Therefore I cannot give a good review to something that actually deterred me from playing.

    Secondly, I still hate the timegating to this day and feel it was too complex for an E rating.
  2. weskergamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. majoras mask es una de las mejores secuelas de la historia del videojuego. No es simplemente un Ocarina, es la mejora y la inclusion de grandes cosas a la mecanica de su predecesor. Aunque solo tiene 4 mazmorras se compensan con una dificultad elevada q te hara repetir cada mazmorra cada rato. Y ni hablar de una de las mejores historias de la saga y una de las historias mas oscuras de la historia del videojuego. Q tiene de malo: Demasiada dificultad. A mi no me molesta pero es q a veces repetir las mismas mazmorras porque se te acabo el tiempo a veces te enoja un poco. Igual grandisimo juego.… Expand
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 21, 2023
    7
    Much beloved by critics although I personally preferred the earlier incarnations. There are too many sub-games and side quests muddying the narrative and I found it rather charmless; a lot of the imagery used in Majora's Mask is more like a bad acid trip than a fairytale...
  4. Focaccia
    Apr 28, 2017
    7
    This game is so weird... It introduced a decent concept however: transformation masks. I found the deku mask and Woodfall temple to be unbearable, a truly horrible experience. The Snowhead temple was the best in the game (loved the Goron mask, that was the most fun part of the main quest), the Great bay temple despite being tedious at times, was okay overall and the Zora mask was also lotsThis game is so weird... It introduced a decent concept however: transformation masks. I found the deku mask and Woodfall temple to be unbearable, a truly horrible experience. The Snowhead temple was the best in the game (loved the Goron mask, that was the most fun part of the main quest), the Great bay temple despite being tedious at times, was okay overall and the Zora mask was also lots of fun. The stone tower temple is overrated though: it's not even the best dungeon in the game. The main quest of this game is mediocre overall, what makes this game satisfactory is its really fun and long side quest: mask collecting, definitely more fun than the main quest. The story is also excellent, it's dark, melancholic and sometimes depressing. A nice change from the usual Zelda storyline. The soundtrack is also excellent, with the best song being without a doubt the song of healing. The boss fights were mostly disappointing, the only one I liked was Goht (that was awesome), the other boss fights and dungeons are easily forgettable. This game isn't in my top 5 Zelda games, I largely prefer Ocarina of Time and Skyward Sword, but Majoras's mask is still a good game. Although the game's main quest and dungeons are nothing special, the game's side quest, original story and amazing soundtrack make it a worthwhile experience for most Zelda fans. The Goron transformation mask is also extremely fun to use.… Expand
  5. MP83
    Aug 10, 2005
    5
    Rather good game, but worst Zelda game in my humble opinion. I just didn't like all this mask stuff.
  6. DaveD.
    Dec 25, 2002
    6
    I really loved the game, but, i mean, its not really fun. Its just way too, well, complicated. I know you Zelda lovers may yell at me, but, i really couldn't beat it w/o the strategy guide. The end is the only real fun part...
  7. Princess_zeldamarchese
    Aug 18, 2006
    6
    This game is super hard and confusing they give give you 3 days to do every thing lol if you now wat to do it might be fun duh I just got it yesterday. P.S., the moon is ugly its going to give me nightmares.
  8. Lev
    Aug 23, 2009
    6
    At first I thought it would be better than OoT, the new, bit darker setting seemed more interesting than the 'save princess and world', and the use of masks to change form also seemed appealing. But this game feels like I'm doing stupid chores for random people, and there's almost absolutely nothing telling you where to go next. Also, after Hyrule field, Termina field At first I thought it would be better than OoT, the new, bit darker setting seemed more interesting than the 'save princess and world', and the use of masks to change form also seemed appealing. But this game feels like I'm doing stupid chores for random people, and there's almost absolutely nothing telling you where to go next. Also, after Hyrule field, Termina field was VERY boring. I didn't even bother to get to the first dungeon. I'm still giving it a relatively good score, because it does have good gameplay elements and ideas, but overall it feels very rushed.… Expand
  9. MikeG
    Dec 29, 2009
    5
    I didn't like it. Collecting fairies when you have only a short time to complete a temple is very annoying, and the game doesn't feel as open or as epic as OoT.
  10. asggamefan
    Jun 18, 2011
    7
    Majora's Mask is a good game, even a game I'm willing to play again. But it was lacking. As any other Legend of Zelda game it had great dungeons and all the other little things people have learned to love from the Zelda series, but it could never reach the infinite glory many other games of the time could. Even within the Zelda series it becomes forgettable. Now for the more positive:Majora's Mask is a good game, even a game I'm willing to play again. But it was lacking. As any other Legend of Zelda game it had great dungeons and all the other little things people have learned to love from the Zelda series, but it could never reach the infinite glory many other games of the time could. Even within the Zelda series it becomes forgettable. Now for the more positive: Termina is a great place and the game evolves in it's own unique way. Majora's Mask is still a good play and one I would recommend to almost anyone.… Expand
  11. Someguy151015
    Aug 23, 2012
    7
    I personally did not enjoy this, but it has it's good points. The 3-day cycle was the only thing keeping me going. Masks and constantly taking out the ocarina was a pain in the ass. Did not enjoy the story, but still buy it, it's only my opinion after all.
  12. NathanJones
    Sep 17, 2013
    5
    It's Beautiful and Majestic graphics are just as good as Ocarina of Time, but it lacks the charm and warmth of the previous Zelda games and replaces it with a tragic and gloomy story.

    The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask lacks heart and charm. Score: 2/5.
  13. curzon_dax
    Jun 10, 2017
    7
    Someone said this game is like the acid trip of someone that made Ocarina, and it makes some sense, the game is Bizarre. In truth though, the game is kinda experimental and that has its bad sides and its good sides, some of the experiments it tried backfired and some of them were generally good. Namely the time limit function is an extremely double edged sword and I believe a large part ofSomeone said this game is like the acid trip of someone that made Ocarina, and it makes some sense, the game is Bizarre. In truth though, the game is kinda experimental and that has its bad sides and its good sides, some of the experiments it tried backfired and some of them were generally good. Namely the time limit function is an extremely double edged sword and I believe a large part of players , to not say the majority could do without it, or at least with a purely pause function, not because it's inherently technically bad but because time limits generally produce anxiety to a lot of people (not all) and that can reduce fun. The game however had some good ideas since the complexity it introduced in navigating the time travelling shenanigans were fun to think about. All in all though the game had its bad sides and its good sides and at the end of the day the main things I will remember are the dungeons and the gameplay, and those were around Ocarina's quality, almost more complex and confusing than it (though not necessarily harder) and in general it leaves you with a feeling, ok, worth it but probably not the best game in the world.… Expand
  14. Jub
    Mar 2, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I did not enjoy this game anywhere near as much as I expected to. Pretty much everything about it is worse than The Ocarina of Time. Don't get me wrong though, it's not a bad game and I am comparing it to the greatest game ever made. I just really don't understand how anyone can say this game is the better of the two.

    I'll admit that there are a slack handful of improvements, but only to basic mechanics such as changing your items mid conversation. However, the story, characters, music i.e. everything important is worse, and I don't mean slightly, I mean they really did slap this game together.

    *SPOILER [start]*
    If you could disable the time limit in the game altogether, you could probably complete the game at a leisurely pace in 10-15 hours. I recently watched my friend play The Ocarina of Time for the first time and it took him 120 hours. Yes I know that this is the whole point to Majora's Mask but repetitive gameplay is about as boring [for me] as it gets.
    *SPOILER [end]*

    Whilst most of the time I do appreciate Nintendo and their innovative visions, this time I did not.    … Expand
  15. CameraBounceGod
    Feb 22, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Other than wanting attention....I give it a 5 because you can't relax.....its great that there is truly a lot to it......but the masks don't really seem to be as unique or powerful as i had hoped for after an awesome town and music..........Great story and i love how its the same Skull kid from the first or something.....awesome how the skull kid has some prior relationship with the giants.......If i gave it any higher of a score it would only be because im yet to see anything top these two games as far as magical feelings are concerned.....although the giants in real life will always lead you to fight the evil moon.............Giants can see the future sometimes is what im saying....even though they eat so fast..… Expand
  16. RefinedInsights
    Aug 2, 2023
    7
    Not as good as ocarina but better than most other Zelda games. Storyline is a bit dull, gameplay is good, some temples are good others are dry.
  17. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    7
    Reviewing this game many years later with a settled down opinion:

    Overall it was a pretty good effort with the that time fewer dungeons and the puzzles. Critic goes to the very big array of reused character and item models. Critic also goes to the graphics which were too foggy compared to Dreamcast at that age. Critic also goes to the replay value. This game was entertaining when    Reviewing this game many years later with a settled down opinion:

    Overall it was a pretty good effort with the that time fewer dungeons and the puzzles.

    Critic goes to the very big array of reused character and item models. Critic also goes to the graphics which were too foggy compared to Dreamcast at that age. Critic also goes to the replay value. This game was entertaining when playing it but I never felt like playing it again after some time. Some puzzles were impossible to solve without looking at the solution on the Internet.

    Original storyline. No Triforce and Zelda and Ganon again. Entertaining music.

    More critic goes to the exploitation of nostalgia that had some players purchase the game 3 or 4 times across multiple consoles and at a high price every time without actually replaying the game.

    N64
    Gamecube
    Wii VC
    Majora 3DS
    Wii U VC    … Expand
  18. BrettSiebenhaar
    Jun 1, 2018
    7
    Ehhh... I love Zelda games. But this game followed Ocarina of Time...YIKES! This game was too confusing and it didnt live up to the greatness of Ocarina of Time. I still had fun with this game, but.....
  19. Emerald3ME
    Apr 4, 2023
    7
    A fantastically eerie game with loads of fun in it's mask gameplay system. Fantastic soundtrack as usual, alongside multiple improvements due to the nature of it being a sequel. However, alongside it's N64 brethren the aging cracks are quite obvious with poor camera controls and often shotty visuals only saved by the great artistic direction.
  20. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    7
    I can appreciate the boldness of the game, but it really isn't that good honestly.
  21. GDsReviews
    Aug 17, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No game left me feeling as intensely mixed as Majora's Mask. Its brutally dark story is a masterpiece and immersive, then Skull Kid and the Pirate's Fortress sequence had me recoiling in disgust with their racism. The game cannot be fully understood without completing Ocarina of Time as this game takes place the literal instant after that game ends. Saving is also a pain with how sparse it is and especially at the beginning. Overall a 5 out of 10 for being a truly extreme mixed bag.… Expand

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#2 Best N64 Game of 2000
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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Nintendorks
    100
    Where Majora rises to the top is its concept – three days to save the world. The execution of the idea is flawless: time means everything and the player always has to be aware. The save system is absolutely perfect, letting players feel comfortable in controlling time but still keeping them on the edge of their seats when things get hairy.
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  2. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    Stunning, optimized graphics; immersive, rich sound; refined, complex, and deep gameplay; and a mature, gripping plot make it a game that you won't want to miss.
  3. Da Gameboyz
    100
    Da Graphics: To say nothing short of astonishing is an understatement.
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