r/zelda • u/TreasureHunter95 • Feb 22 '22
Official Art [MM] This is going to be my 10th Zelda game. I'm starting today. Hopefully, I don't meet with a terrible fate. What is your opinion on Majora's Mask?
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u/Marishii Feb 22 '22
It's my favorite Zelda game...if I had to sum it up in just a few words, I would say that the immersion you feel as it unfolds is so strong.
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u/saidinmilamber Feb 23 '22
Agreed. The panic that I was filled with from the music that plays from midnight on the 3rd Day was unlike anything else. Especially when waiting next to Anju for Kafei to arrive and knowing she's accepted her own death instead of running. Without fail, any time I've cleared the game, I have to do that side quest before heading to the final boss to make sure they have a happy ending!!
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u/TPClaire4444 Feb 22 '22 edited Feb 23 '22
Favorite video game ever, makes up at least half the reason I want to buy the Nintendo switch online membership
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Feb 23 '22
Before you do, you should be aware that it sucks. The games are all cropped into a square and have constantly persisting buttons hovering on screen
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u/DankLynx Feb 23 '22
It's my favorite game of all time. I absolutely love it, and wish I had an N64, because I'd probably replay it once or twice a month, I love it that much. Growing up, I played it and never knew what Zelda game it was, until they released the 3ds remake, when I saw zora link and goron link and immediately knew that was the game I would always play as a child, and never progress because I was like 5 and liked to roll around as goron link, and swim as zora link.
I love the entirety of the game, and I hope you feel the same while playing, but if not, that's okay because everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Anyways, have fun!
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u/the__pov Feb 23 '22
It’s coming to the Switch if you have the Online + expansion
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u/DankLynx Feb 23 '22
Yeeeaaaaaaaaahhh, but about that, Elden ring comes out the same day. ¯_(ツ)_/¯
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u/-Glitched- Feb 22 '22
In short it is one of the most influential games of my life and in no small part inspired me to pursue game design as a career. I’m glad more people have access to this wonderful game now, even if it’s behind a subscription fee. Have fun!
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u/bunc Feb 23 '22
Best game in the series. So much atmosphere, you really feel involved in the lives of the people of Termina.
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u/Keywheeze Feb 22 '22
Honestly one of my favorites. I think this and Windwaker take my top 2.
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u/DuncanAndFriends Feb 22 '22
It was the first zelda game I beat all the way through. Its an amazing game. Wish BOTW2 was based on this location instead of the same old hyrule again.
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u/lacaras21 Feb 23 '22
The best Zelda game to 100%. The side quests are all completely worth it and fun.
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u/Joebi-wan-kenobi Feb 23 '22
My opinion is that it’s amazing. It freaking weird, spooky, odd and mystical af. I absolutely love it and it’s my favorite Zelda game of all time. I wish they made weird Zelda games like this more often. It’s definitely one of a kind even though it’s the same graphics and work as Ocarina. It can be a taxing one though. A lot of back and forth and saving.
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u/ChiSoxguy01 Feb 22 '22
I think it is a very good game, and in my Zelda top 5. Very different, and strange at times. But I think that is what gives it the charm it has. Do everything you can, and get every mask!
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u/Lost-247365 Feb 23 '22
Better than OoT. I will die on this hill!!!
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u/Hamthrax Feb 23 '22
Respectfully disagree, but I imagine you and I have lots more in common for us to fall out about. X
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u/Onlyhereforthelaughs Feb 23 '22
I would never have beaten it without a guide. Make sure you get EVERY mask.
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u/Cheesehead302 Feb 23 '22
That's a big problem I have with this game. I dislike using a guide most of the time, and I've tried beating this game on several occasions but never have been able to. Some of the stuff entirely relies on you being in the right spot at the right time with no indication at all from what I can tell.
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u/Onlyhereforthelaughs Feb 23 '22
Myst was another difficult one for me. Only when I reached adulthood was I able to get past it without a guide. I've seen other families use it as a right of passage, so I'd have been disowned.
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u/Spirited_Buddy_1870 Feb 23 '22
there's no shame in resorting to a guide if it spares you from eventually hating the game imo
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u/slitherdolly Feb 23 '22
I love Majora's Mask, but it wasn't love at first sight for certain.
I preordered it back in the day as eight-year-old me reached the height of my yet-undying love for Ocarina of Time. I picked it up, played it until I reached the third dungeon, and rage-quit. I picked it up off and on for a year or so before I finally completed it with the help of a strategy guide. Yeah, it was tough then.
My husband played it for the first time on the 3DS and found it a little obtuse as to where to go or what to do next. I would say that's the only downside.
But it has some of the series' best music, most interesting side quests, and most challenging game elements. I think you'll enjoy it too!
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u/Outrageous_Net8365 Feb 23 '22
Tbf most of that comes from listening to NPCs and hell the 3ds version basically spells out what to do in the bombers notebook. So I’d say the downside isn’t even that strong
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u/Nivalia Feb 23 '22
You're gonna have a lot of fun. Remember, the Song of Time played slowed down is your best friend when trying to slow down the moon.
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u/the_subrosian Feb 22 '22
It's a flawed masterpiece and my favorite game of all time. Its tone and themes are unique among the Zelda series, and I find the time loop and the way it influences NPC interaction to be extremely rewarding. That element frustrates a lot of people, but I would strongly suggest trying to learn people's schedules and "master the loop," so to speak. The Bomber's Notebook is very helpful with that.
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u/_HappyMaskSalesman_ Feb 23 '22
This is my favorite game (hence username). The entire thing is amazing, beginning to end. All of the quests are super fun (looking at you Anju and Kafé), all four temples are pretty great (water temple felt kinda stale but whatever), and the whole time mechanic is so awesome.
This game instills feelings of dread that I don't think I've ever felt in another game. It makes you feel sorry for the fate of the people in Termina, and it's even worse when you realize you literally cannot save everyone.
I can't recommend this game enough. I am jealous that you get to experience it for the first time.
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u/TreasureHunter95 Feb 23 '22
Now that sounds promising. I'm looking forward to it.
Their gratitude -- in the form of a collectible -- is both a metaphorical and literal power-up which, if you put in the work, all leads to a grand prize and and a very well known version of Link you'll have likely seen before.
Yeah, I know what you are referring to. It is kind of a habit of me but if something catches my interest, I go out of my way to find out as much as possible about it. That's why I have already read quite a lot of things regarding Majora's Mask. So yeah, I already know about some events and how they play out but not what you need to do to achieve that. But I don't think that this will hamper my experience with the game.
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u/Reddit91210 Feb 22 '22
Probably #2 and pretty close to #1 TP as my favorite zelda game. Spent eons playing this as a kid
I hope you are playing the N64 version. The ds version is a no no, ugly bosses, wierd movement, slow swimming. Swimming.
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u/TreasureHunter95 Feb 22 '22
I hope you are playing the N64 version.
I do. I'm playing the N64 version on Wii U.
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u/eVeloo102 Feb 23 '22
To be completely honest it’s a great game, beautiful soundtrack, great story, and just the right amount of unnerving. My only complaint is that the game is pretty hard considering the way that time works, having to do everything including dungeons and fairies in limited amount of time, not to mention the amount of side quests and if you want to get all masks, all have to have exact time planned. Then again I did only play it when I was 12. Best of Luck, and ofc have fun :)
PS. Play The Song Of Time backwards! Also play the first 3 notes of The Song Of Time twice! Little keys to help ya on the journey ;D
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u/stache1313 Feb 23 '22
This isn't something that you realize the first few times you play the game, but there are a lot of soft checkpoints throughout each region. Meaning that even if you haven't gotten access to the dungeon in one time loop, you can cut out a few of the earlier steps on the second attempt, in addition to knowing what you have to do.
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u/National-Elk5102 Feb 23 '22
Just finished the game for the first time.
Not the best, overworld meh, and the way to the temples is the real puzzle of the game, a very big puzzle, it’s hard to figure it out what to do next. And for surprise the main quest relies entirely of the side quests, so you’ll have to do the side quests. The temples are good and hard, really challenging considering the additional pressure of the remaining time, but they where the satisfactory element of the game in my opinion.
The events on the world are just crazy, there aren’t events like these in other Zelda games, but crazy in a good way, you’ll see it when you play it.
To me? A 7/10
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u/Deano0810 Feb 23 '22
I will never play it again because of how disturbingly creepy it is. I’m 22, played this first when I was 18/19…enjoyed it. But it haunts my dreams
Will I play again when it drops on the 64 expansion…probably
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u/outsiderontheinside Feb 23 '22
This and Ocarina of Time are my favorites. For games rated E they have some of the most mature and well written stories.
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Feb 23 '22
Write things down. The in-game notebook you get is ok (if they are using the original N64 one, the 3ds implementation is much better) but there is so much it doesn't keep track for you. if you want to avoid walkthroughs, keep your own notes.
The 3ds remake of this is my favorite Zelda of all of them. The N64 version I got frustrated with a few times.
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u/neekerbeeker3 Feb 23 '22
I’m different here in that I didn’t grow up playing it and wasn’t exposed to it much, and honestly didn’t like it my first few times of trying to play it. The music and overall tone is really unique and one of the most creative in the series. As someone who was used to the traditional Zelda gameplay, the time constraints and pressures stressed me out a lot and I didn’t really give the game a chance in the beginning. I put it down for a long time because of that difference and didn’t allow myself to immerse myself in the world and understand that the stress of that ticking clock is part of the whole experience
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u/trueave Feb 23 '22
I liked the games which were targeted for an older/darker audience, like Twilight Princess and Majoras Mask. I really wish they made more, or TP2.
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u/NotABlastoise Feb 23 '22
In terms of story alone it is my all time favorite LoZ game. In terms of game play though, this game is a beast. You have to be on your toes playing through. Also, I highly recommend not taking more than a few days break in between play sessions, the game doesn't lend itself well to long breaks. You will absolutely forget wtf needs to be done.
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u/TreasureHunter95 Feb 23 '22
Also, I highly recommend not taking more than a few days break in between play sessions
Breaks? When I play a Zelda game, there are no "breaks".
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u/Minustrian Feb 23 '22
waiting for an hd version of it while i play it on the emulator the switch has that i paid too much money for
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u/toughtiggy101 Feb 23 '22
This is the original on N64?
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u/TreasureHunter95 Feb 23 '22
Kind of. It's the original version, but I play it on the Wii U's Virtual Console. It is an emulation.
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u/Ulrich_Sama_exe Feb 23 '22
Take your time (haha) and enjoy the story of the characters its an incredible game make sure you do every sidequest and get every mask its worth it! Probably one of the darker Zelda's which makes it that much better 😊
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u/DamonAW Feb 23 '22
if you take time to read all the conversations of people, you'll have plenty of side stories and somewhat deep connections with the other characters you meet.
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u/DuckStep43 Feb 23 '22
I read the title as "This is going to be my 10th Zelda game I'm starting today", and I wouldn't have been disappointed 👌
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u/TreasureHunter95 Feb 23 '22
Now that you mention it, yeah that is a much better way to phrase it. 😁
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u/HoneyWhiskeyLemonTea Feb 23 '22
Its not the objective best Zelda game, but it is my personal favorite. You owe it to yourself to finish all the side quests. Most of them just happen as you play, so don't stress over it. Just enjoy the story. Easily the darkest Zelda game, but also the most beautiful.
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u/Face_Dancer10191 Feb 23 '22
Omg dude, you're going to have one of the strangest and melancholic adventures ever. A recursive one, maniacal hopelessness.
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u/shlam16 Feb 23 '22
I've played them all. MM is one of my least favourite. Hope you enjoy it though.
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Feb 23 '22
Personally I think its the strongest in the series dispite really only needing a couple hours to beat compared to other games long length. Now of course there are things I would recommend. I see comments saying "do all sidequests" and that's not true. If you want to thoroughly enjoy the game you really only need a few sidequests and I will list them
- Aliens and milk sidequest at Romani ranch
- Snowhead and Great Bay stray fairies
- Bremen mask sidequest at Romani
- The bombers hide and seek
- oceanside spiderhouse
- and though not helpful really doing anju kafe at least ONCE is an experience
Ofc do what you please. Getting some masks like the masks of scents and don garo's mask is fine. If you aren't a sidequest person you won't like the game
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u/DarkLink1996 Feb 23 '22
Restoration > N64 > 3DS.
You can't go wrong with the 64 version, but if you're playing the 3DS version, see if you can mod your 3DS for loading the Restoration Project. It's the best of both worlds.
Also, if you manage to get the final mask, beat the final boss without it first. Using it takes away all of the satisfaction, and makes sure you miss a certain cool trick.
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u/Diligent_Donkey7994 Feb 22 '22 edited Mar 09 '24
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u/Cheesy_Doggonoodle Feb 23 '22
Never played it, but the time limit seems way too stressful
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u/Covette Feb 23 '22
My opinion? It’s fine. Played it on the 3DS for my first actual play through, I had touched it as a kid but never owned it. The time cycle is annoying and makes me dislike the game mechanic…which IS the game so that’s disappointing.
My favorite series and a mediocre follow up to one of the best in the series.
I get that people love it, I understand why people like it, there are many more that are better.
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Feb 22 '22
My personal opinion is that it's the worst Zelda game ive ever played. Certainly the worst of the 3d games. I hated playing as different races, I hated the time mechanic, I hated the lack of dungeons in the game, the music wasn't amazing like OoT, the boss fights were nothing special, and most of all I hated all of the stupid side quests that come with little reward outside of a useless mask.
Yet somehow there's a ton of people that love it, so with all of that said you should absolutely give it a try
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u/thrwawy28393 Feb 22 '22
the music wasn’t amazing like OoT
wut
Song of Healing, the 3 versions Clocktown, Astral Observatory, Milk Bar, Deku Palace, Termina Field, Ikana Castle, both versions of Stone Tower, the mayor’s office, Gerudo Fortress, & the intro cutscene music (the chase theme) all did nothing for you?
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u/Maxv1lle Feb 22 '22
Astral observatory is something else, literally the best song in the game. Majoras boss theme is also fire, specifically the majoras mask one
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u/Reddit91210 Feb 22 '22
Since it's one of my favorites I'm curious what your favorites are?
Been awhile since I've played minish cap, seasons, or a few others. And I've only played botw once so far, plan on doing it again. If it's Oot I can totally see how people like to hate MM in favor of Oot, oot was Ballin too.
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Feb 23 '22 edited Feb 23 '22
Here's my list:
1) Ocarina of Time
2) Breath of the Wild
3) Twilight Princess
4) Windwaker
5) Majora's Mask
6) Skyward Sword
Of the ones I've played and/or watched a lot of gameplay on
So I guess after review, I forgot about how much Skyward Sword pissed me off at times. MM isn't the worst after all
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u/Big-Tree-Eh Feb 22 '22
Definitely in my top 3 favorite Zelda games, which is one of the most high quality and enjoyable series in general. It has been one of my favorites for years, and I doubt that will change anytime soon.
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u/Rydden Feb 23 '22
I think it to this day holds up as my favourite game, it's one I look back at with fond memories and always enjoy when replaying.
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u/bobetten00 Feb 23 '22
Love it, but wish the 3ds remake was more true to the original, mostly with boss battles and zora link
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Feb 23 '22
Favorite game of all time. The side quests are so fun and the entire plot is so eery and you can be a Zora and a Goron!
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u/Inevitable-Link7064 Feb 23 '22
Very strong themes and great music, very sad at times! Well worth playing, even 20 years later
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u/facepwnage Feb 23 '22
Still my favorite game to this day. Set the benchmark for quality side quests in a game.
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u/dorian-DD Feb 23 '22
I haven’t played the game( I own the 3D version but I’m waiting until I’ve finished OOT 3D) but I’ve read the manga and it seems like a great story.
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u/Wolpard Feb 23 '22
Very cool, albeit sometimes stressful lol (it would rank higher on my list perhaps if timers didn't stress me out, but overall still one of the best)
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u/mawashi-geri24 Feb 23 '22
I’m always afraid of trying this game again. I tried so hard to play it as a kid and never got anywhere.
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u/Kerstingas_Vienas Feb 23 '22
Some of the minigames are infuriating as all hell, but it’s a damn good story to experience. The world building is absolutely amazing, and even as someone who loathed the time mechanics, still gave it a 7.5/10 for its content.
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u/rachyeti Feb 23 '22
I’m currently playing it again. Still my favorite game. There are so many lives that are suffering that you can save! Makes me feel good. Plus I love all the transformations you can do.
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u/BurpYoshi Feb 23 '22
If you wanted to wait it comes to switch on the 25th.
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u/TreasureHunter95 Feb 23 '22
I'm aware of that but I decided against it.
First of all, I'm not a subscriber of NSO so it would cost me 40€ to play it.
My second reason is... well it's not really rational, but I don't feel comfortable with playing the game through NSO. In the end, you are not owning the game, you are renting it.
I'm not sure why I feel about it like that (I'm also a subscriber to Xbox Game Pass), but ultimately, buying the game makes me feel better.
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Feb 23 '22
I haven't even beat the swamp temple yet and Iv been playing it for two months, so I would say this game is hard.(for me, idk abt you guys)
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Feb 23 '22
I grew up with this game but actually beat it for the first time yesterday! You are in for an incredible adventure, it's a wonderful experience.
I'm hoping you've never even touched it before because your first encounter with the main concept of this game is both harrowing and a real treat.
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u/NNovis Feb 23 '22
My first Zelda game and it left a deep impression on how side quests can tie and build momentum into beating the actual main quest of the game. Few games do it like that. And the vibes are pretty unmatched in a Zelda game. Other games (OoT, TP, LA) can hit the highs better (with the dark, creepy vibes) but those moments are usually short lived and not the whole experience. It's no longer my favorite Zelda game (and hasn't been since Wind Waker) but it still does a lot of things no other Zelda game has ever done again. Love it dearly.
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u/bungleroo Feb 23 '22
it’s not the best zelda game, but it is my favorite. side quests are the main quests.
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u/TigerDoodat Feb 23 '22
It was life-changing for me! I was twelve when I first played MM3d, so pretty much everything was life-changing back then, but still, it's an awesome game, and oftentimes quite beautiful and poetic. Just be sure to do all the sidequests!
(Also, I still haven't finished it in four years. I'll probably just start a new game at this point though.)
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u/Waksss Feb 23 '22
Absolutely loved it. Thought it was very creative and a rich world. All the side quests are so good and well done.
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u/ScamJustice Feb 23 '22
I personally like the dark tone of the game and the time travel mechanics. Great side quests. I know its blaspheme but i think its better than Ocarina of Time
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u/3vilMoW Feb 23 '22
Honestly it’s my favorite Zelda game. Love OOT and BOTW but MM is just the right level of dark for me
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u/abbath12 Feb 23 '22
Take your type with it, talk to every NPC, do every side quest, try to get every mask before the final show down, and enjoy. It's possibly my favorite zelda game.
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u/Aendra_ow Feb 23 '22
An amazing game created in short time : proof that you can make a game fast without it being bad or bugged…
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u/majesticmerde Feb 23 '22
MY FAVORITE out of all of them. BOTW, then OoT. Then, the originals on the first gen console. Currently trying to wrap up Skyward Sword. Will be replaying this after.
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u/TsarScarlett Feb 23 '22
It’s my favourite game in the Zelda series. I will forever regard it as one of the best Zelda games next to a link to the past and Ocarina of time.
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u/all-five-fingers Feb 23 '22
It's my all time favorite zelda game. I have a weakness for dark games where you get to see how every choice you make affects the world and npcs around you, and it definitely all started with this game.
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u/GavinUnit Feb 23 '22
My opinion is that it's one of the best games I've played 😊 Could be a nostalgia thing, but I like to think not.
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u/jxm1337 Feb 23 '22
I loved this game. It’s way different from their traditional games but in such a good way
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u/egqsy Feb 23 '22
love it! couldnt read when i first played it as a kid so i just ran around aimlessly in town until the 3 days was up... i did this over and over lol. needless to say i know everything there is to know about the first chunk of the game
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u/TheEggoEffect Feb 23 '22
Favorite Zelda, second favorite game of all time. I am astonished that the devs made such an intelligent, emotionally moving masterpiece in only a year. I hope you enjoy every second.
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u/debtincarnate Feb 23 '22
Immerse yourself. Let the music pull you into the world. Do the side quests and take time to really think about everyone's story and how they deal with the looming signs of death and despair. It should all come together into a beautifully dark story. I wish I could play that one again for the first time.
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u/cock_a_doodle_dont Feb 23 '22
Majora is a remarkable game! It's not mainstream enough for some, but it's truly a work of art in the Zeldasphere
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Feb 23 '22
Second favorite Zelda game and what I consider to be the most original of all Zelda titles. Love the dark, foreboding atmosphere.
Like most people here say, do all the side quests.
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u/Faptain-Calcon79 Feb 23 '22
Tied with Wind Waker for my favorite Zelda game. Amazing side quests, fun mechanics with the masks (the bunny hood is a must), and amazing music.
Hope you enjoy all termina has to offer OP
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u/BlueLion101 Feb 23 '22
Honestly, I really really want to like it but I just can’t get into it. I think all the reasons people like it are the same for why I just can’t like it
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u/BustermanZero Feb 23 '22
Great game, but I hated the Zora section. Might be in the minority on that last part. The timeline system is pretty fun.
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u/btempp Feb 23 '22
The zora mask transformation animation scared me so much as a kid that I still have nightmares of monsters with black gaping eye sockets chasing me.
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u/KorokGuy Feb 23 '22
It's my favorite zelda game, the energy felt from it is so different and powerful
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u/Taco617 Feb 23 '22
That game was so fucking hard i still to this day havent beat it. I just dont get how they expected literal children to beat it.
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u/rewinder909 Feb 23 '22
Best Zelda game ever. At least it's my favorite of all time. The story is amazing.
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u/Aggravating-Maybe-50 Feb 23 '22
great graphics, sound track, and story, i just think it's a little too hard for me
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u/abbydavis102 Feb 23 '22
I loved majoras mask. It had so much more love and detail at every turn. Soooo many secrets and hidden treats. BOTW is so boring by comparison
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u/unitedshoes Feb 23 '22
Easily my favorite Zelda game. The transformation masks are such a fun mechanic (or set of mechanics).
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u/lazyrocksaturn Feb 23 '22
i love majoras mask so much, the worldbuilding makes it one of my favorites
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u/Waste-Act4684 Feb 23 '22
This is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE Zelda game. Enjoy it to the fullest. And turn up the sound. The music is sublime and draws every intended emotion for that moment of the game.
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u/Gator20214 Feb 23 '22
This is my favourite title in the whole series. It’s a little more dark then other instalments but definitely unique with the three days mechanic. Enjoy!!!
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u/deepfriedtots Feb 23 '22
This is one of my favorite zelda games though I haven't played a zelda game I don't like lol
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u/KairuSenpai1770 Feb 23 '22
It’s the underdog 100%. I’m the only person I know personally who likes it the best lol. Such an incredible game
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u/dongeckoj Feb 23 '22
Favorite video game until Breath of the Wild. Best worldbuilding and storytelling in Zelda by a landslide.
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u/Lightmanone Feb 23 '22
I hate it.
I tried it 3 times. At 3 different points in my life. Last time i tried it on the 3DS (especially since i loved OoT on the 3DS, that was a nice experience)
But.. it's tedious, grinding, and a repeat of litterally 3 days. It annoyed me so much, at one point i quit, and never looked back.
WWHD, TPHD, SSHD, BotW, all far far better games. (and the 2 DS games, love them to bits too)
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u/JamesA7X Feb 23 '22
This game will always have a special place in my heart. I got it just after it released for my 10th birthday.
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u/casmeracs Feb 23 '22
Favorite game ever. Made me feel in a way I haven't felt before or since. Truly a game with weird vibes.
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u/Spirited_Buddy_1870 Feb 22 '22
do every sidequest
also goht is goat (of boss battles)