Good for the older Zelda fans. Like, 12+. Mainly because it's just not as appealing to younger fans.
This game was pretty good, but not super good. Ocarina was much better. My only concern is that the game is actually pretty creepy compared to Ocarina of Time. A slightly disturbing transformation video takes place each time you put on a mask that makes Link transform into a different type of character. Also, Majora is sadistic and all that. As for the Great Fairy, the graphics are so horrible it really is not an issue. Also, most kids may find that the fact they have a limited time to beat the game will be incredibly frustrating. You have to save the world from a moon crashing into the town (which is happening because of Majora). If you let the moon crash before going back in time (which also resets everything that happened in the world except for stuff you unlocked in temples. You also lose all your item and money stock), you have to start ALL OVER. Like, your game file is completely reset (correct me if I'm wrong. That happened to me when I did that.)
But yeah, Ocarina is a much better choice than this. Even at 14, when I got it, I found it frustrating. It took me on and off 2 years to beat it. Ocarina took me almost 3 whole days, and it was a lot more fun. In short, the game is fine. It's just hard and frustrating for most younger kids who would like Zelda (almost exclusively because of the time limit, which is about 3 hours).
If you can get your hands on a N64, you MUST play this game.
For its generation, it's one of the best video games ever made. The quests and missions are incredibly fun, and all sorts of secrets and hidden items will keep you playing for hours. Violence is minimal, with sword-fighting, but very little blood, if any at all. All kids of parents who grew up in this generation should show their kids this amazing game.
I played this when it first came out in 2000 9 years ago.. It is a fun very easy to learn game.. The story starts when you (link) get robbed in the forest by the skull kid.. he eventually takes off with your horse and your ocarina.. You eventually get your ocarina back but without the skull kid using the evil majoras mask to lower the moon into the earth which is planned to arrive in 3 days. so you have to get going and "un"curse the 4 guardians.. so you have to go to the dungeons and get through them eventually getting to the bosses. again its a FUN game and addicting also.. its fun trying to figure the dungeons and collecting every mask.. its REAL easy to get used to and again, VERY FUN
i was able to play it when i was 8
Great, great game! There is nothing wrong about this game. I think it is safe for most ages.
The only things that could be creepy or frustrating would be:
-challenging game
-many twisted and awkward enemies and things (such as: skull kid, majora, all bosses, few masks, moon and that weird house surrounded by mummies)
-must be able to read
-must have LOTS of patience
-you may feel rushed at times (that's what makes its fun!)
'part from that this game is suitable for all ages...
Great Zelda. Enjoyable and can be used to talk about deep topics.
This game is a gem among Zelda games, rivaling even Ocarina of Time. The fantasy violence is not gory, but the living dead make up a large portion of one of the regions. The game is very deep and emotional attachments are formed easily between player and even seemingly minor characters, such as Anju the innkeeper. My own personal suggestion would be for parents to play this game a bit before their kids do if looking for something to talk about. The game can be enjoyed without thinking much about the themes. However, it gives opportunities to talk about such themes as love, for example that of the pair of Anju and Kafei, which the player has the option of helping to reunite in the world's last moments, to be rewarded with a mask and a touching scene in which the pair simply spend the final hours before the moon falls hugging each other in silence, happy to be together again. The main plot also has such strong themes. The antagonist, Skull Kid, was motivated to bring about mischief and destruction as a result of feeling abandoned by his friends, the four giants that protect the world. Definitely great for both entertainment and education!