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Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask


8.5

based on 27 reviews
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PUBLISHER:	Nintendo
DEVELOPER:	Nintendo
GENRE(S):	Adventure
PLAYERS:	1
ESRB RATING:	E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE:	October 26, 2000

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

Nintendorks

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.

100

Nintendojo

I would trade all of the PS2 launch titles for one copy of Majora's mask. Period.

100

Nintendophiles

Majora's Mask is, withouht a doubt, a magnum opus of epic proportions. It may not be as great as "Ocarina of Time," but it gets as close as it possibly can. One of Nintendo's greatest.

100

Daily Radar

There is no masking this one; it is, to mince no more words, a wonder.

100

Games Domain

The colour and graphics in the game are flawless and your quest to find Majora's Mask is more intriguing and thought-provoking the deeper you get into the game.

100

Da Gameboyz

Da Graphics: To say nothing short of astonishing is an understatement.

100

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Link's second N64 adventure is a little different, but that's why we love it. [Jan 2004, p.189]

100

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

Constantly surprising, always delightful, never less than utterly stunning, this journey through the looking glass into a new and perfectly formed world is escapism of the very highest order.

100

Hot Games

Those gamers new to the adventures of Link and Zelda may want to do some background work and play Ocarina of Time before they jump headfirst into Majora's Mask.

100

Core Magazine

Solid controls and complex-but rarely complicated-character interactions combine to produce another classic adventure.

IGN

Recommended above all other titles this year as the Nintendo 64 game to own.

Game Fan

The change in mood and the incredible new story are enough to rope anybody in for the easy thirty or more hours it will take to complete this worthy sequel.

Gaming Maxx

With a different storyline, an enhanced graphical engine, and a rather ingenious gameplay, Majora's Mask lets the N64 Zelda "series" end with a bang.

GamerWeb Nintendo

It drew me into the world of Clock Town unlike any game I've played before, including "Ocarina." This could be the last truly legendary title for the Nintendo 64.

Antagonist -- Ant.com

With outstanding graphics and audio, solid gameplay, a number of fun side games and challenges, Majora's Mask is one of the premier N64 titles to date.

TotalGames.net

The storyline to Majora’s Mask is far superior to that of the first game and besides the camera and the occasional annoyance created by the advance of time, the puzzles, quests, objects and characters that you meet in this game make it a more than worthy sequel.

Happy Puppy

The graphics are more stylistically consistent and detailed than those in Ocarina, the geography is more enormous and fluidly connected, the challenges are considerably more diverse, and the control interface is vastly improved.

Game Revolution

The two new additions of time and masks work well. It takes a little longer to get into this Zelda, but there are moments when the game really hits you with all its intricacies and mysteries, and that makes it all worthwhile.

Gaming Age

It's easily the best game I've played so far this year on the N64 (although Banjo-Tooie might be a strong contender) and will remain one of my favorite games for a long time to come.

GamePro

Skillful hands have crafted a story that's surreal and spooky, deep, and intriguing. Majora's Mask will keep you glued to your N64 for a long, long time.

CNET Gamecenter

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.

Spank!

A lot more difficult than "Ocarina of Time" and not quite as user-friendly.

Electric Playground

even though I had more fun playing through Ocarina of Time, overall, Majora's Mask is just as impressive technically and possibly even more rewarding to play because of Link's newfound abilities with each of the masks he acquires.

All Game Guide

The second game on the system to REQUIRE the use of the Expansion Pak accessory for high-resolution graphics and enhanced visual effects.

Game Critics

The game's new features have not been perfected and the frantic pace can feel unbalanced—no doubt a factor due to Miyamoto's lack of involvement. Despite these problems, Majora's Mask is a wonderful place to visit.

GameShark

How did I enjoy "OOT," but not MM? Simple, I knew that "Ocarina Of Time" was based almost entirely around the ocarina and the shifting of time, Majora's Mask simply took the 1st idea and exploited the necessity of travel, thus leaving Majora's Mask nothing more than a rehash of the first.

GameSpot

Some will appreciate the game's differences, while others will find the game's focus on minigames and side quests tedious and slightly out of place.

The average user rating for this game is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 68 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

John E. gave it a10:
By any terms, it would be impossible to live up to OoT, but this comes as close as possible, while still giving a fresh game to all of us gamers. The atmosphere is incredibly well-constructed, the music and the gameplay itself are nothing short of captivating.

Donald B. gave it a10:
A fantastic work of art, so similar to its predecessor, yet so different. Sure, it may not receive the best marks, but this game is worth playing.

Sam J. gave it a10:
Words cannot due this game justice. It's simply amazing how Nintendo could take one side question from Ocarina of Time and turn it into a fully fledged game.

Ross P. gave it a10:
My personal favorite game in the series. At first, I completely abandoned the game because I could not deal with the whole time reset/save thing. After completing OOT, I came back to this game to give it another chance. As I rediscovered the new ways to explore and interact with the land. I was completely enamored. You can't say you have beat the game without completing everything 100%. And that may take a while, because it has the MOST side quests/collectibles out of any Zelda game. And the amazing thing is that the little things never get worn out, tired, or boring. Absolutely NOT a OOT rehash. This is by far the most original Zelda title. It could be considered a whole other series. If you have doubted this game before, try it. I dare you.

Sam P. gave it a10:
I love timed games. Best in the series :P This game was always my favourite over OOT. Better than the rest. Plus refighting the bosses alone made it rock.

Joana S. gave it a10:
One of the best games in the series... i love it, i played it a lot of times from start to finish and i never got bored! i love the idea of controlling time, and the idea of the administration of the 3 days... but i have a silly problem that i cant solve about the last mask, the fierce deity mask.

Harrison S. gave it a10:
OMG... the 3 day cycle was incredible, the story and characters more involving, the amazing side quests, the shapeshifting.... so amazing. i'll never forget this game.