The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

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  1. NTG07
    May 5, 2021
    10
    This Zelda game in my opinion when I first played this it was SOOOOOOOO GOOD probably the best Zelda game I’ve played yet it’s more of a challenge then ocarina of time that’s what I like about this game and this game is one of the greatest n64 games on the system to this date I wish there was another remake for the switch for the 35th anniversary same with ocarina of time, I just thinkThis Zelda game in my opinion when I first played this it was SOOOOOOOO GOOD probably the best Zelda game I’ve played yet it’s more of a challenge then ocarina of time that’s what I like about this game and this game is one of the greatest n64 games on the system to this date I wish there was another remake for the switch for the 35th anniversary same with ocarina of time, I just think Majora’s Mask has a unique concept and better dungeons then ocarina of time same with side guests and the story of this game and has a unique concept of you having 3 days to live to make it more harder. That’s what I love about this game.… Expand
  2. Mathias17
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    The darkest game in the Zelda saga. It polished a lot of mechanics from its prequel and gameplay despite having the same graphics engine as Ocarina Of Time. As usual, the main story is great but what I liked the most are its secondary stories, it must be one of the games with the best secondary stories that have existed. The soundtrack is amazing, the dungeons are entertaining, and theThe darkest game in the Zelda saga. It polished a lot of mechanics from its prequel and gameplay despite having the same graphics engine as Ocarina Of Time. As usual, the main story is great but what I liked the most are its secondary stories, it must be one of the games with the best secondary stories that have existed. The soundtrack is amazing, the dungeons are entertaining, and the boss fights are great. Undoubtedly the most different game in the saga and that makes it quite special… Expand
  3. Woomyman9000
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    One of the best Zelda games just under Breath of the Wild. It looks and plays like Ocarina of Time but with much more life. The 3 day mechanic has never been annoying to me and opens the door for more side quests. Speaking of side quests, in this game, they are phenomenal. I don’t want to spoil any of them though. Just play the game!
  4. Revali
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Majora's mask ter uma pegada bem sombria e misteriosa combina perfeitamente com o jogo, a trilha sonora está impecável como sempre! Tem bastante personagens carismáticos, sinceramente eu amo tudo que esse jogo tem.
  5. Pokeman2
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpice.
    I think that the 3ds remake is better but you can not go wrong with N64 original.
    I do not want to spoil the game but the story is amazing.
    If you loved ocarina of time this game is a must play.
  6. grilledcheeze
    May 29, 2021
    10
    *Some spoilers ahead*

    "Whenever there is a meeting, a parting is soon to follow." This line from the game stuck with me. Throughout my play of Majora's Mask, I slowly grew emotionally attached to it. It's one of those experiences in gaming I will surely never forget. The dark, twisted story enthralled me from the get-go and maintained that compelling nature up until the end. Majora's    *Some spoilers ahead*

    "Whenever there is a meeting, a parting is soon to follow."

    This line from the game stuck with me. Throughout my play of Majora's Mask, I slowly grew emotionally attached to it. It's one of those experiences in gaming I will surely never forget. The dark, twisted story enthralled me from the get-go and maintained that compelling nature up until the end. Majora's Mask brims with diverse people, with each, have lives and jobs they do every day, like normal human beings. It amps up the immersion level, and I have never played a game like this that has people actively do their normal day-to-day lives. The game lives and breathes with side-quests, and has one of the best side quests in a game I've ever encountered, even better than OoT IMO. Within those side quests, we also learn about the people of Termina and the lore that surrounds the place, which gives a deeper level of depth. But, these side quests are pretty hard to begin or to know if it even began because of how vague the implications are. This is the main reason why Majora's Mask is hard. But that doesn't stop there. 2 out of the 4 dungeons in the game (Great Bay and Stone Tower) are headache-inducing. The first two (Woodfall and Snowhead) were normally easy to follow and to figure out, but the collection of fairies making it a little bit more challenging. The other two are a lot more complex with the dungeon design, to the point it gets pretty confusing. Finding the fairies in these dungeons also add to the difficulty. The Water Temple in OoT was hard, but these two from MM were a lot more painful to go through, IMO. The fiends are diverse. There are a couple of new enemies and recurring ones as well. The bosses, though not as balanced as OoT, were a joy to battle with. They're a lot easier than expected to be honest, but entertaining nonetheless. The gameplay and combat don't do anything new, just the same old mechanics OoT used, but there is a very unique mechanic that separates Majora's Mask from its predecessor; The introduction of masks. This was fun as hell. Not only were there over 20 collectible masks, with each have its own distinct abilities, but there are masks that also make you transform into different races; Deku, Goron, and Zora which are types of equipment you need in order to progress the story. When you collect all the masks, you get rewarded with an OP transformation mask that is a supercharged Adult Link, which looks so badass. But the masks aren't just collectibles you find out of nowhere, they come from different places from different people with stories that are attached to the masks obtained, and it was just such a great thing, for it gave profundity to each person, even though they don't affect the main narrative in general. Exploration is still a huge part of the game. I know that other people were kind of conflicted with Majora's Mask idea of having a 3-day time limit which in turn, made some people think that exploration would become a lot more restricted or limited, but as I played the game, I think otherwise. You can go back through time to do some errands or slow the flow of time so that you can do something that consumes a lot of time, like going to dungeons or doing a lengthy side quest. Honestly, MM has never felt very restrictful, it's just a thought fragmented by the visible time limit. MM deals with a lot of things thematically and it reflects within the characters. The main characters are nothing but phenomenal and perfectly contemplates the game's themes. Skull Kid's character arc was depressing as hell, and the things he did whilst being possessed by the mask were all f*cked up. The Giants are the usual Gods, but these godly beings are the main reason for Skull Kid's descent to sadness but redeemed themselves for saving him along with the help of Link. Link, as always, is portrayed as the light and hope of Termina. But the sad thing is, at the end of the game, we never saw Link find Navi, which left a melancholic impression on me. The people of Termina were quite odd at first, but with a little bit of digging, I found a conflict between the townsfolks that want to uphold and continue the traditional festival for the culture and tourists' sakes despite The Moon, against soldiers who want nothing but the safety of the people. It was quite fascinating to see the altercations of two different factions. Majora's Mask is a one-of-a-kind game. It's my favorite Zelda game so far (yes I played OoT first). I put this game above OoT for I am more inclined towards the darker tone, atmosphere, and narrative this unique Zelda game took plus, MM utilized the ocarina a lot more often in doing time stuff, which if you read my OoT review here on Metacritic, is a critique I gave. Yet, I would never dismiss the fact that Ocarina of Time has the title of the best game ever because of how influential it is and what it did to the gaming landscape. Majora's Mask is a 10/10. Would play again.    … Expand
  7. beastmodeilleri
    May 17, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. There's nothing out there that can match this. The mix of a main storyline and side quests gives this game a feeling of an open world that is not too big. Not to mention that many of these versatile side quests gives you a rewarding feeling following the completion and rewards that comes with them. This game takes you to a parallel world to that of hyrule whereThis game is a masterpiece. There's nothing out there that can match this. The mix of a main storyline and side quests gives this game a feeling of an open world that is not too big. Not to mention that many of these versatile side quests gives you a rewarding feeling following the completion and rewards that comes with them. This game takes you to a parallel world to that of hyrule where you must complete the game in the span of 3 in game days. Granted, the game plays out in a set of events that repeats itself when you go back in time. You must correct these events to play out in the required way piece for piece in order for the world to not go under until you have access to the whole game/to get the items you want from the side quests. It's like a big puzzle. The game also speaks to you on an emotional level and makes you sympathize especially for the deceased characters that you encounter throughout the game. You will also find a lot of people expressing that this game has a dark tone to it, to which i fully agree on. To me, saving the world by taking on the forms of sorrowful deceased individuals while the towns people prepares for a huge festival in denial of the moon closing in on the planet gives it a sad and dark feeling to me. Really the only downside of this game to me is that the main storyline is pretty short. Though i can't blame the creators as they had only a year to make this game. I could go on forever about the greatness of this game. It's virtually flawless. It's truly a piece of art.… Expand
  8. Leviata_Reis
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Zelda Majora Mask e um otimo jogo . Boa jogabilidade , boa musica , a lua cara feia te ameaçando desde o inicio do jogo , e principalmente a maior dificuldade , coletar todas as mascaras sendo que cada uma tem uma missão diferente . Zelda Majora Mask superou Zelda Ocarina of Time .
  9. Patedus
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    The atmosphere, aesthetic, story, lore, world, gameplay and everything in between is done so well.
  10. WhoDaDev
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Popular opinion states that Ocarina of Time is the best 3D Zelda game ever, I disagree, What Ocarina of Time did in 3 and a half years, Majora's Mask did better in less than two, and they even re-used assets, while Majora's Mask only has a few dungeons, it has way more charm and personality than Ocarina did.
  11. grimreapersims
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
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  12. Rubub
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This is not only my favorite video game but my favorite piece of media ever made. It's truly incredible how this game was so cleverly crafted under the deadline of a year. This game is a step up from Ocarina of Time in nearly every way and I don't even know where to begin with describing it.
    This game's world is so immersive and unique with characters who feel truly real and alive,    This is not only my favorite video game but my favorite piece of media ever made. It's truly incredible how this game was so cleverly crafted under the deadline of a year. This game is a step up from Ocarina of Time in nearly every way and I don't even know where to begin with describing it.
    This game's world is so immersive and unique with characters who feel truly real and alive, everyone has their own schedules, problems, jobs, emotions, ambitions, fear, or anger.
    Although there are only four dungeons, three of them are fantastic and arguably the best in the series. The optional treasures found in the temples are really exciting and satisfying to find, the bosses are all unique from one another and don't get old. The stories leading up and after them are extremely compelling and show fantastic themes of determination, grief, and sorrow.
    Now I need to speak of the elephant in the room. Or I guess, the moon in the sky.
    The whole game is set under a 72-minute cycle that you can repeat or speed up. This one mechanic is what makes people either love the game or hate it. Guess which side I'm on. Every part of every area is so perfectly made for this mechanic and has pacing to pose a challenge for you to complete them in time, but also being very achievable. I personally love this mechanic but it always feels extremely stressful and like you can't waste any time. If you're someone who can't deal with something like that, I understand.
    All in all, Majora's Mask feels like an ascension compared to its predecessor and needs to be played to be understood. And I am not exaggerating. No matter how much you know about the game, no matter how many playthroughs you've seen, no matter how much you think you know about it, it is never enough. It should be played if you want to have a fantastic time, and I have no doubt that it's one of the best video games ever made.    … Expand
  13. HuntingCarrot
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    My favourite game; will probably be a hit or miss but if it hits and you like it then good luck with putting this down.
  14. yoshikiller
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    its a good game
    i cba writing 10 paragraphs games **** good so just go play the **** game
  15. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    7
    I can appreciate the boldness of the game, but it really isn't that good honestly.
  16. Canario36
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Essa maravilha de jogo melhora em todos os aspectos o que já era bom em Ocarina of Time, como: a gameplay, o level design, os personagens, a história, o que já era perfeito continuou como a trilha sonora. As mecânicas novas fazem esse jogo muito único como as máscaras de transformação e a canção do tempo que foi muito melhor aproveitada aqui, onde ela realmente viaja no tempo ao invés deEssa maravilha de jogo melhora em todos os aspectos o que já era bom em Ocarina of Time, como: a gameplay, o level design, os personagens, a história, o que já era perfeito continuou como a trilha sonora. As mecânicas novas fazem esse jogo muito único como as máscaras de transformação e a canção do tempo que foi muito melhor aproveitada aqui, onde ela realmente viaja no tempo ao invés de abrir caminhos com o símbolo do templo. Toda a mecânica de fazer tudo em três dias deixa o jogo muito desafiador, e é assim que um jogo de ação e aventura tem de ser pra mim. Majora's Mask é sem sombra de dúvidas o melhor jogo que eu já joguei na minha vida.… Expand
  17. Jaystain
    Jan 12, 2022
    10
    This game is a beautiful masterpiece, it is as good as ocarina of time, its side quests are what makes the game special, they are more fun then in ocarina of time, the story is absolutely dark and beautiful.
  18. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    Después de una master piece como Ocarina of Time era difícil crear una secuela que también lo sea, y que encima a la vez sea tan diferente a su predecesor. Música igual de a la altura, momentos hermosos y emotivos, escenarios mejorados, y unas mecánicas con las máscaras implementadas de forma magistral. No existe algo como esto hoy en día.
    La única parte personalmente negativa, por la    Después de una master piece como Ocarina of Time era difícil crear una secuela que también lo sea, y que encima a la vez sea tan diferente a su predecesor. Música igual de a la altura, momentos hermosos y emotivos, escenarios mejorados, y unas mecánicas con las máscaras implementadas de forma magistral. No existe algo como esto hoy en día.
    La única parte personalmente negativa, por la cual no la considero un 10, es su constante ciclo de 3 días, que pese a darle su esencia y sin el cual no sería tan buen juego, como contraparte creo que corta un poco con la libertad de exploración y de aventurarse a cada rincón que siempre ofrecen los Zelda, añadiendo cierta presión al jugador.
    Nota Final: 9.4    … Expand
  19. ThatCat54
    May 24, 2022
    10
    I love this game for a ton of different reasons:

    - Best 3d Dungeons: I love how the dungeon layouts can be manipulated, and even though there are less dungeons, they are some of the best in the series - Best 3d Bosses: Goht is my favorite Zelda boss ever, and honestly, all the boss battles in this game are fun and creative - Great Side Content: I love side quests in games in    I love this game for a ton of different reasons:

    - Best 3d Dungeons: I love how the dungeon layouts can be manipulated, and even though there are less dungeons, they are some of the best in the series

    - Best 3d Bosses: Goht is my favorite Zelda boss ever, and honestly, all the boss battles in this game are fun and creative

    - Great Side Content: I love side quests in games in general since I love interacting with the world and Majora's Mask has great ones. They each have their own unique little story or some fun gameplay. Theres also other fun side content like the Spider Houses and the Deku Race

    - 3 Day Time Mechanic: its very detailed, and since you can always reset it, it makes the time element fun for certain side quests, unstressful when exploring, but stressful during dungeons and trying to get those stray fairies to the great fairy. Best done timer in any video game

    - The Masks: especially the transformation masks, I love the different abilities the masks can give you, which definitely made up a lot for that with the masks

    - The World: Termina is my personal favorite Zelda world from any Zelda game. Its wierdness makes everything interesting and unique and its the kind of world that even though its small its fun to explore it and find everything in it

    - Moon feels like a Threat: Ganon rarely feels like a threat in most Zelda games, but the moon always feels like a great threat and the third day does a good job of making you feel that

    - The Music: some of Zelda's best tracks, Song of Healing is one of my favorite Zelda songs of all time, and some of my favorites from OOT were brought back, like Song of Storms. Also Final Hours is an incredible soundtrack since it makes the third day feel like the world is about to end

    - The Atmosphere: I like the dark creepy atmosphere of this game

    - Great Characters: I love the characters in this game. Every single character has their own unique story and side quest, and I love seeing all the characters react to the moon falling. They are a lot better and more developed then Ocarina of Time's characters IMO    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. joadson
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    A magnificent game with different mechanics and a remarkable story for sure a wonderful zelda
  22. BTGgamer_1170
    Jul 5, 2022
    0
    I absolutely adore this title, as it was my childhood game! great story, tons of replay value and gave me good, no, great memories!
  23. donkaapo
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
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  24. 3ls0ul
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  25. Kiotp
    Oct 25, 2022
    8
    I approve of this game they should make more games like this. Game is so weird and strange which is good!
  26. JaydonB
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    Majora's Mask manages to completely flip the idea over Ocarina of Time over it's head and create an unforgettable, depressing adventure through the land of Termina.

    Majora excels at it's storytelling, gameplay mechanics, and emotional in-depth characters that are paranoid about the moon coming down to destroy the world. The "mask" mechanic is something completely original to the Zelda    Majora's Mask manages to completely flip the idea over Ocarina of Time over it's head and create an unforgettable, depressing adventure through the land of Termina.

    Majora excels at it's storytelling, gameplay mechanics, and emotional in-depth characters that are paranoid about the moon coming down to destroy the world.

    The "mask" mechanic is something completely original to the Zelda series, well at least masks that actually give you things to power you up. Excluding the ones in Ocarina, only one of them really does anything.

    I can't express enough how amazing this game is, especially for a game that had to be rushed out after the successfulness of it's predecessor.

    If you're into puzzle games, then I HIGHLY suggest that you go ahead and get this game ASAP. It's a wonderful experience from top to bottom, and the music, cutscenes, and unique ideas make this way better than Ocarina.

    If you aren't a fan of the time limit, then just... Play Ocarina. It's similar to Majora gameplay wise, but just remove the mask abilities and it's very, very similar.

    Well, that's all I really have to say about this game. If you love emotional games, then I suggest you do the side quests and soak in all of those moments that really give this game the respect it deserves.

    I don't have much to really say about this game. I can't think of that much criticism towards Majora, because I personally didn't have much of a problem while playing. This game is fundamentally a masterpiece that all Zelda fans enjoy... But I personally can't say the same for a game named, "Breath of the Wild" BUT THAT'S A STORY FOR ANOTHER DAY...    … Expand
  27. Drwdawa_1233
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    The best game for the year 2000 in my opinion this game represent the all games of the zelda in 1 but the history is a little short.
  28. crispyburger
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    Though somewhat contested among its fans, it is pretty simple to me that Majora's Mask is my all-time favorite Zelda game. The incredible atmosphere, equally chilling soundtrack, mixed with some of the best gameplay and story concepts the series has ever laid down, makes for the most adventurous game in the entire series for me.
  29. yoda55777
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    A mecânica de 3 dias em um loop temporal e muito misteriosa e interessante esse jogo me faz sentir a história dele como Nei um outro conseguiu eu amo majora jogo mais dark da série e o mais diferente eu amo majoras mask e viverei novamente a aventura em clock town
  30. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Era complicado hacer un juego con la base de Ocarina of Time porque todo iba a ser comparado, y en mi opinión con este juego consiguieron igualar en muchas cosas al anterior, y sobre todo lograron diferenciarse con una ambientación mucho más oscura, siendo un juego mucho más profundo a nivel psicológico.
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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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