The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy atmospheric adventures built around schedules, repetition, and emotionally detailed side stories, Majora's Mask offers an unusually personal take on impending disaster. Skip it if countdown pressure and replaying a cycle sound more frustrating than intriguing.
What it does best
A time loop turns the whole world into a living puzzle
A surreal, oppressive world where every ordinary moment feels haunted
Side characters whose lives make the apocalypse personal
What might put you off
The three-day time limit and repeated resets
Heavy reliance on side quests and minigames
The setup
What you are walking into
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, optional quests, and mini-games. It also includes a time system that spans three days, and this cycle must be reset periodically to progress through the game.
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