Remember That Game: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
My brother purchased this game on the Wii Shop Channel, and I’ve played it many times before on Nintendo 64. This video game tells the story of a young boy, Link, who tries to return a valuable mask to a mask salesman, while at the same time, the Moon is threatening to crash into the world within 72 hours. It’s one of the best “Zelda” games for Nintendo 64: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask.
When you first think of “Zelda” for Nintendo 64, you might think of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. But there’s just something about Majora’s Mask that still makes you want to play it nine years after its release. Maybe you like flying around with flower petals as a Deku Scrub, or swimming as a Zora. It’s just an awesome game.
Some say that Majora’s Mask is too repetitive, and has too many features that are exactly the same as Ocarina of Time. However, I think that amazing graphics (for that time), great music, and the variety of themes in the scenery make it a memorable game. Plus, there’s the whole mask element, which adds extra entertainment. Personally, the Zora mask is my favorite “transformation mask”, but you can also change into such creatures as a Deku Scrub or a Goron. Other masks each have a unique purpose, and can sometimes be used for side quests.
I think the game is challenging, and I still haven’t beaten it myself. The first time I played this game, I just experimented with the masks because my cousin had already defeated the last boss. The challenge level is average because Nintendo wanted people of all ages to be able to play the game, but it’s not easy enough to just spend three hours staring at your TV until you’ve finished. One of the challenges in this game is actually the most annoying part. If you die while fighting a boss, you may have to restart at a certain part of the game. Also, the camera sometimes faces in other directions besides the direction you’re trying to move, but by pressing the “L” button on your controller, you can adjust your view.
The game ends when Link defeats Majora’s Mask, and the Guardians stop the advance of the Moon. There are other masks to collect by completing side quests. In all, there are 20 Happy Masks.
Overall, Majora’s Mask is definitely a game to remember, and the memory of the great game play is enough to make you play it again and again.
