The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time defined a generation of gaming, becoming perhaps the definitive fantasy adventure game. The story, soundtrack, and gameplay are phenomenal, and there's a reason the game is still highly regarded to this day. However, one of the most surprising things about Ocarina of Time is that its' sequel managed to be just as good, and perhaps even better.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a very surreal experience, with a darker feel than it's predecessor, and a wildly unique story. I have yet to find another game in which the gameplay, story, atmosphere, and soundtrack all blend perfectly. The world feels alive in ways no other game I've played does. And when you consider the rushed develop time, it's amazing the game is as good as it is.

While debate can (and will) rage on as to the best games of all time, Majora's Mask earns a spot on that list, just as it's predecessor did. I freely admit that it is my personal favorite video game of all time, and it's well worth a look by any gamer.

Once again, The Legend of Zelda series puts Link in another huge, puzzling adventure with one dungeon after another.

However, this never gets repetitive. Majora's Mask could possibly be one of the best Zelda games ever, surpassed only by Link's Awakening. First of all, I've got to mention the immenseness of this game.

Although the game centers solely around just three days, there are so many things you, as Link, can do. Everything is timed perfectly. What you do one day will affect what happens the next for better or for worse. Everyone will always be at one certain place at one certain time. Nothing is random in this game, which makes it perfect for a time-traveling adventure. Everything is positioned according to time.

The graphics also jump a step higher than Ocarina of Time's, keeping out glitches that nearly killed Ocarina of Time.

The music is also really great. Koji Kondo put a lot more effort into this game than Ocarina of Time. I bought the soundtrack to Ocarina of Time, which was a waste of money since the music was really low. I got Majora's Mask's soundtrack for free with a subscription and expected it to be like Ocarina of Time's, but I was amazed at how movie-like some of it gets. For the record, I got the soundtrack before I got the game.

The game, although it only has four dungeons, is not short at all. A lot of time will be spent running through Clock Town as a Deku Scrub at the beginning.

Like all puzzle games, frustrating points pop up frequently, like trying to reach Snowhead Mountain, for example. This game could have been better if it was maybe a bit easier in some points.

If you get the chance, you should really try this game out. It is unlike any Zelda game you have ever seen. Also, check out the soundtrack if you ever find it.

Yes, this was nothing more than a rehash of Ocarina, but it was a good one. For the first time ever, two Zelda games have, pretty much, the same play style. And, best of all, they got rid of all the annoying stuff from Ocarina of Time. Don't get me wrong, I loved that game. But the fairy was really annoying with her constant, "HEY !!!!" yelling. And the game was very slow in the beginning because it forced you to read every little explanation of how to play the game. Everything that was not perfect in the first one is perfect here.

Yes the game was a little shorter than the first, but there's so much more to explore in this one. It's focusing more on the people of the land you're in. Imagine all the things that happen over the course of three days. And you get to see it all! It's great. I loved following the mailman around on his routine. You get to save a couple's marriage. How cool is that?

Overall, it's a great game and very worthy of the Zelda name.

Yes, you may laugh, but I actually LIKE, no wait, ADORE this Zelda game. A lot may have hated it, but to me, it was a breath of fresh air.

Like "Link's Awakening", Majora's mask is one of the few games that have very little or nothing to do with the Princess herself. Instead, it follows Child Link after his long quest in OoT. He searches for his friend (a bird faced scarecrow child), but as he does, he learns about a dark secret. His friend is possessed by a demonic mask and starts to wreak havoc. As Link pursues him (it?), he stumble upon the world that his possessed friend is causing trouble in. If that is not worse, a great conjunction will come, and the planet will collide with the moon in THREE days, so Link must go travel back and forth in time to save this world and his possessed friend before all is lost.

Between Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time both of them are awesome but Majora's Mask pull ahead, due to original plot and a lot of loose ends to tie up. The game is very non-linear, leaving you with a lot to see and do.

Thank goodness they released this on the "Zelda Collection" on the Ninendo Gamecube. I do not regret playing this at all.

BTW, the strange kid in the game is quite cute without Majora's MAsk ^_^

Excellant game! This Zelda title takes Ocarina Of Time's engines further: Time never stops, even when you're in a dungeon, and the Three Day repeating aspect really makes this game quite differant from the other Zelda Games.

But, several classic favorites return to this game, such as the full classic Zelda theme, rehashed into more of an action peice then a march, and a lot of favorates from Ocarina of Time, such as the shooting gallery, and your trusty steed, Epona. you can use your bow and Arrow while riding her, and this time, the main feild is full of enemies. perfect for target practice. The music is not quite as involving as before, but it is still a pretty good game.