The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Reviews
As much as the first hour or so of the game frustrated me, I really grew to love Majora's Mask 3D. The best way to describe the game is to think of the change between Zelda and Zelda II: both are great games, but both play very differently. Although the transition from Ocarina of Time to Majora\'s Mask isn\'t as drastic, at first it really doesn\'t feel like a traditional Zelda game. Maybe that\'s the charm of it though. It's so outside of the box that you don't expect it to flow together at first, but a couple hours in, you come to the realization that not only is this a great Zelda game, it is easily one of the best. Great dungeons, a deep and intricate story, and excellent side quests due to the 3 Day window make for a Zelda game that every 3DS owner should pick up, whether they played the original or not.
Unsurprisingly, Nintendo has treated this remaster with as much care as the opus Ocarina of Time 3D, that is to say that we are in the presence of a tremendous success on the form thanks to a graphics that does not distort the original work, but the sublime to take it towards more current standards.
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Majora's Mask holds up well, and even if it isn't as near-perfect as Ocarina, the comforting improvements make it more than worth your time.
Despite suffering from some frustrating camera issues, 'The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D' is the must-own remake Nintendo's fans have been waiting for.
ABXY Moon (sorry)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D proves that this series can truly transcend time, with the game being just as fun as it was nearly 15 years ago, while also bringing new additions that will make it near impossible to go back to the original.
Majora's Mask might be the best Zelda game, but then again, you could say that about almost all of the mainline instalments in the series. This remake changes that title – for the better, from a technical view – but that's likely to mess with fans' nostalgic tendencies and will confuse returning players at points. But, for anyone playing Majora's Mask for the first time, this is an extremely refined reworking of a game which would likely feel archaic and broken if released again in its original state.
Still, as a new version of a game many never played, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D has plenty of improvements that overall make it a more playable experience. In fact, the live, die, repeat nature of the game seems more at home on a portable device than a console (despite that fact that I would rather play in on my Wii U). Beyond all that, though, there really isn't another game like this Zelda. In a medium where nearly every aspect of other big games are redone over and over, Majora's Mask is still an adventure like no other.
Majora's Mask remains one of the most daring sequels ever. Who would follow up a blockbuster, medium-defining hit by wrapping the familiar in such strange and unearthly trappings these days? Majora's Mask 3D feels at home among today's indie games, but it also serves as a reminder that there used to be room for the offbeat at all levels of the games industry. And with the tweaks and improvements this version enjoys over the original release, it remains quite playable despite its age.
New time management tools and tweaked battles make Majora's Mask 3D a comfortable fit for Nintendo's handheld.
Majora's Mask 3D sands the rough edges off of a brilliant core concept
Always a jewel in the Zelda crown, and this remake successfully smooths out some of its rough edges – without losing the edgy appeal of Link's most unique adventure.
It might not have the Best Game Of All Time credentials of Ocarina of Time, but Majora's Mask is still one of the most incredible adventure games ever made.
Don't buy it thinking you're going to find a nice game from fifteen years ago. Buy it because it is a splendid Zelda in 2015.
Review in Italian | Read full review
The best remaster of the Zelda series. Every Corner of Términa is a Healing Sonata on top of the original work, and its graphical and playable changes make it the definitive version of a timeless classic.
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Even without being remade, Majora's Mask stands as one of the most interesting and thought-provoking entries. The experience has only been made better for the 3DS
Majora's Mask is an incredible and heavy experience required for all those who enjoy the series, a fundamental piece to value and understand contemporary Zelda.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Despite the short list of shortcomings, however, Majora's Mask 3D remains an excellent title with great controls, a unique and involving plot, interesting characters, and a masterfully woven atmosphere. For new and old fans alike, this is a great addition for your library.
Majora's Mask for 3DS represents the best execution of the game, boasting impressive graphics and extraordinary gameplay depth.
Just like Ocarina of Time 3D, Majora's Mask 3D is an excellent remake of the N64 original. While some things have changed, the core gameplay experience hasn't and it remains just as fun today as it did when I first played it over a decade ago. The three-day cycle is definitely a change of pace from past Legend of Zelda games and works very well. If you're a fan of the series, this is one you definitely don't want to overlook.