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.

This has to be the best computer game that i have ever played on any format. The storyline is brilliant and the gameplay is supurb. This game will take ages to complete and theres so much to do in order for the game to be completed. The only dissapointing thing about this game is that there is no fishing mini game like in ocarina of time but still the other mini games more then make up for this. This is the best game ever and i cant wait for the new Zelda game on the gamecube.

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, 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 ^_^

I loved The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, and thought it was a masterpiece when it came out. And yes, the Ocarina of Time is and deserves to be recognized as a wholly masterful video game classic. I'd heard people call it the 'Star Wars' of video games. I agree with that as well. But, with every 'Star Wars', there is an 'Empire Strikes Back'.

And this was it. Majora's Mask is not only as good as Ocarina of Time, it's better with a deeper, darker, more emotional storyline, fun masks, while keeping the already masterful gameplay engine from Ocarina of Time. The people saying that Ocarina of Time is better have probably never played it, or thought it was too hard due to its unique 3-day time limit mechanic.

Which brings me to its next plus point: the difficulty. Boy, was this game difficult. But, it was far from unplayable. Plus, isn't difficulty what makes Zelda games so awesome? I mean, look at the original Zelda game for the NES. That game's actually harder than this.

Overall, Majora's Mask is one of the best games in N64, as well as one of the greatest games in general. In my opinion, it's the single best Zelda game, beating Ocarina of Time by an inch. A masterpiece in every sense of the word. Oh, and it's also one that has some of the most iconically creepy moments in video game history. An example:-

"You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?" - Happy Mask Salesman.

Play this game NOW.