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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
- Nintendo Wii
- Price: $10
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Retro graphics & some violence, but still a great adventure.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this game is a re-release of the 2000 Nintendo 64 title of the same name, and that it will not work on the Wii unless you have either a Gamecube controller or the add-on Classic Controller connected to the Wii. Parents also should know that even though the game is rated E, its themes are very dark due to the impending crash of the moon into the world. Each game day, the moon gets closer and does not let up – the sense of hopelessness and dread permeates the game.
What's it about?
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: MAJORA'S MASK takes place immediately after the events of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but in a world slightly different than the one Link just saved in the previous game. In the opening moments, Link is jostled off of his horse and it, as well as his ocarina, are stolen by a Skull Kid from the first game who is wearing an evil mask, and therefore very powerful. Link then meets a travelling mask salesman who mentions the mask was stolen from him, and he asks you to help him get the mask back within three days (before he leaves town). Three days is also the time left before the moon crashes into the ground – with an always visible grimace on its face.
Is it any good?
The dark feeling of an inevitable end makes playing Majora's Mask somewhat depressing. At any time, you can look up to the sky and see the moon getting closer and closer. Thankfully, just as in The Legendo of Zelda: Ocarina of Time you can learn songs which will reverse or slow down time to allow you to accomplish tasks throughout the game.
For players who enjoy the Zelda series, Majora's Mask offers a very interesting twist on the standard game story. For a new generation of gamers who are experiencing this game for the first time, the game is quite enjoyable if one can get past the outdated graphics and sound. Younger gamers may not appreciate and/or worry about the dark undertones of the game, so to them, it may simply present a new adventure game with fun challenges including great puzzles.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about fantasy games and their appeal -- is playing a game that takes place in the real world better than those in a made-up world? They can also talk about the three day imposed time limit in this game, and if it makes the game better or worse.
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Teen, 13 years old
June 16, 2009
AGE
Awesome
I've played this game and it's awesome there are some moments that are a bit freaky but not over the limit, overall it would be an awesome present to give.
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Teen, 13 years old
November 6, 2011
AGE
3 days... 72 hours... 4 troubled realms... a boy... one desteny...
OKThatWasAFailedTitle, But yeah. A really worthy sequel to the clasic: Ocarina of time, the so-called "Best game of all time". I recomed that you play it before you atempt to try this one: a lot of stuff returns from the prequel that are not explained in "Majora's mask". Example: In "Ocarina of time" you learn that you can shoot eye switches whith the bow, but in "Majora's" you never learn that, though you need to know it. I guess the game didn't contain that blue/green splat efect when killing enemies, so no violence mark added. Suggestive themes are in the game just like in "Ocarina", and it's a bit creepy: a cursed mask whit dark powers decide to destroy the land of Termina as a revenge for what the "Four guardians" did to him. A forest demon (Skull kid) who once was the "Four guardians" friend before getting thrown aside, discovers this mask and the mask possesses him(Ceepy), whith their forces they summon a demon's moon that draws closer and closer to the world. When the game begins there is three days left till the moon hits the central "Clock tower" and the world gets destroyed!!! (That moon has the CREEPIEST FACE I've EVER seen) And the worst is that all people(or most of them) don't worry about the moon and thinks it's a joke!!! The game made me Cry sooo many times, I played it at the age of 6, horrible end of the world, THE GAME RUNS ON TIME, and OOHH! But it is beautiful!!! Play it for the sake of your life, and for Termina.
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Teen, 14 years old
April 27, 2010
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The controls are kinda hard but when link transforms he screems with what looks like agony which kind freaks me out...
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Teen, 13 years old
April 24, 2011
AGE
Coraline's Twin
This is exactly like Coraline. A kids game that is way too scary for the aged kids it was intended for. The game is creepy, but a good game. It's my favorite Zelda game.
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Teen, 16 years old
August 28, 2011
AGE
Very enjoyable
Such an amazing game, it is obviously darker and way more complex than Ocarina of Time but the story is so rich and vibrant and there is so much to do. A great game with good themes and awesome temples
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Kid, 11 years old
March 12, 2010
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perfect for all ages
good game. they need to make one were they mix all the games together now that would be fun
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Teen, 16 years old
July 3, 2011
AGE
"Hey little village.... 3 days!!! Just 3 days, and I'm comin' down there!"
I remember that I got this game in the mail on a Zelda: Collector's Edition disc when I renewed my Nintendo Power subscription in 3rd grade. My grandma died that night, and I just sat and played this game. It was a creepy world to be in, with the moon falling down, and time going so fast. Reminds me a bit of the time situation in Chrono Trigger. If your kid is sensitive or scared of the end of the world, don't let them play this.
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One of my favs!!!
Goog game!!! I played it when i was 8. The only thing I found just a little weierd, is the great fairie, she wears vines and things for cloths. Breast may be posible to see. Should have been rated teen a little bit.
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One of my favs!!!
Goog game!!! I played it when i was 8. The only thing I found just a little weierd, is the great fairie, she wears vines and things for cloths. Breast may be posible to see. Should have been rated teen a little bit.
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Kid, 11 years old
August 3, 2010
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AWSOME
great game i love it and i got orcina of time best game eva by the way
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Nintendo |
| Release date: | May 18, 2009 |
| Price: | $10 |
| ESRB rating: | E for Animated Violence (Nintendo Wii) |
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