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 Great Game December 3, 2008
It's challenging, but not too difficult. It's complex, so it makes for hours of good fun. And it's fun, so you'll never get tired of it. It's one of those games that when you get tired of playing everything else, you can come back to. And the engine for it is GENIUS; the way everything has to be just-so according to different timelines. Games like this is what make Nintendo great.
One of the best games ever. November 22, 2008
I absolutely love this game. The wide variety of masks available always keeps it fresh. Like almost all of Nintendo's games, it's aimed at fun for the whole family. If you are the type that likes grisly games about killing people, this is not for you. It's fun and challenging at times, but is in no way unbeatable like a few other games I've played. Like all Zelda games, (except philip's) it's a masterpiece that I find highly addicting.
At least as fun as Ocarina of Time November 18, 2008
Although most people disagree with me, I think this installment in the Zelda series is better than Ocarina of Time. Majora's Mask, in a sense, is its complete opposite.
While Ocarina of Time is very traditional in its format and style, Majora's Mask strays far from the ordinary. Ocarina of Time masters the epicness that Zelda can be. Majora's Mask masters the dark and mysterious side of the Zelda series.
Being a fan of the unusual, I am addicted to the idea of restarting the same three days repeatedly. Trying to get as much done before restarting is awesome. Then getting to transform into a Deku, Zora, and Goron puts this game over the top. You also get to fight the bosses (although there are only four big bosses) as many times as you like. Every time you restart the three days, you get to fight them again by warping straight to their lair. Fighting Goht is one of those experiences that's worth reliving again and again!
Lots of masks to find, swimming as a Zora and rolling as a Goron, a much more difficult final boss than Ganon in Ocarina of Time, and a much darker tone help make this game the gem that it is. I will always be in awe of this game, and I hope everyone else finds it as enjoyable as I do.
Darker September 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A darker and more complicated story make this game really fun and difficult. My second favorite Zelda next to Ocarina of Time.
 Better graphics, Great Feel, Still... August 18, 2008
Majora's Mask takes players on a tilted Zelda-esque quest into a parallel world called Termina, where a young, untested Link must undo the havoc caused by an curious and vengeful imp. The catch is Link has only three days to travel to four vast lands, and so he must call on the time-bending powers of the Ocarina to move back and forth in this short period before the Carnival of Time begins.
The game plays a lot like the Ocarina of Time, but has less of that traditional Zelda feel. Link spends more time on troublesome sidequests (often with insufficient payout), and because one loses most expendable possessions each time you return to the first day, players may be annoyed and frustrated. It's also a little weak in the plot department, and some of the tasks and goals feel disconnected from the larger storyline.
But the emphasis of masks, especially transformative masks, is intriguing, challenging, and entertaining, and the generally darker feel of the game with it's many puzzles and curious dungeons provides a strong player experience. The improved graphics and consistent gameplay also help make Majora's Mask a game worth investing in, even if it isn't the traditional Zelda/Link outing.
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