The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, it utilizes the same engine and visual style as its predecessor. The game retains the traditional elements of Zelda games as well as those introduced in Ocarina of Time, such as active blocking with a shield, various throwing items, and the usage of melodies played on the ocarina to solve puzzles. Compared to the previous Zelda games, this installment is more oriented towards interaction with NPCs and has a larger variety of items,…
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Loved
- The three-day cycle makes the world feel alive
- Masks transform Link's abilities
- Rich, touching side quests
Not so much
- The time limit can feel stressful
- Saving was awkward on the N64
Play it if anyone who loves rich side stories and unusual games.
Skip it if players who hate time pressure.
No cheat codes
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Play it better
- Play the Song of Time backwards to slow time down and get more done each cycle.
- Play each note of the Song of Time twice to skip ahead half a day.
- Deposit rupees at the bank before resetting time, because your bank balance carries over.
- Use the Bombers' Notebook to track people's schedules and quests.
- Owl statues let you warp and make quick saves.
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Trivia
- It was made in under two years by reusing Ocarina of Time's engine and many of its character models.
- It required the N64 Expansion Pak.
- Eiji Aonuma co-directed it and later led the series.
- A 3DS remake came out in 2015.
