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Nintendorks
Where Majora rises to the top is its concept – three days to save the world. The execution of the idea is flawless: time means everything and the player always has to be aware. The save system is absolutely perfect, letting players feel comfortable in controlling time but still keeping them on the edge of their seats when things get hairy.
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Nintendojo
I would trade all of the PS2 launch titles for one copy of Majora's mask. Period.
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Nintendophiles
Majora's Mask is, withouht a doubt, a magnum opus of epic proportions. It may not be as great as "Ocarina of Time," but it gets as close as it possibly can. One of Nintendo's greatest.
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Daily Radar
There is no masking this one; it is, to mince no more words, a wonder.
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Games Domain
The colour and graphics in the game are flawless and your quest to find Majora's Mask is more intriguing and thought-provoking the deeper you get into the game.
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Da Gameboyz
Da Graphics: To say nothing short of astonishing is an understatement.
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Electronic Gaming Monthly
Link's second N64 adventure is a little different, but that's why we love it. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
Constantly surprising, always delightful, never less than utterly stunning, this journey through the looking glass into a new and perfectly formed world is escapism of the very highest order.
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Hot Games
Those gamers new to the adventures of Link and Zelda may want to do some background work and play Ocarina of Time before they jump headfirst into Majora's Mask.
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Core Magazine
Solid controls and complex-but rarely complicated-character interactions combine to produce another classic adventure.
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IGN
Recommended above all other titles this year as the Nintendo 64 game to own.
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| 97 |
Game Fan
The change in mood and the incredible new story are enough to rope anybody in for the easy thirty or more hours it will take to complete this worthy sequel.
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| 97 |
Gaming Maxx
With a different storyline, an enhanced graphical engine, and a rather ingenious gameplay, Majora's Mask lets the N64 Zelda "series" end with a bang.
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GamerWeb Nintendo
It drew me into the world of Clock Town unlike any game I've played before, including "Ocarina." This could be the last truly legendary title for the Nintendo 64.
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| 96 |
Antagonist -- Ant.com
With outstanding graphics and audio, solid gameplay, a number of fun side games and challenges, Majora's Mask is one of the premier N64 titles to date.
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| 95 |
TotalGames.net
The storyline to Majora’s Mask is far superior to that of the first game and besides the camera and the occasional annoyance created by the advance of time, the puzzles, quests, objects and characters that you meet in this game make it a more than worthy sequel.
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Happy Puppy
The graphics are more stylistically consistent and detailed than those in Ocarina, the geography is more enormous and fluidly connected, the challenges are considerably more diverse, and the control interface is vastly improved.
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| 91 |
Game Revolution
The two new additions of time and masks work well. It takes a little longer to get into this Zelda, but there are moments when the game really hits you with all its intricacies and mysteries, and that makes it all worthwhile.
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Gaming Age
It's easily the best game I've played so far this year on the N64 (although Banjo-Tooie might be a strong contender) and will remain one of my favorite games for a long time to come.
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GamePro
Skillful hands have crafted a story that's surreal and spooky, deep, and intriguing. Majora's Mask will keep you glued to your N64 for a long, long time.
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CNET Gamecenter
Stunning, optimized graphics; immersive, rich sound; refined, complex, and deep gameplay; and a mature, gripping plot make it a game that you won't want to miss.
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Spank!
A lot more difficult than "Ocarina of Time" and not quite as user-friendly.
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Electric Playground
even though I had more fun playing through Ocarina of Time, overall, Majora's Mask is just as impressive technically and possibly even more rewarding to play because of Link's newfound abilities with each of the masks he acquires.
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All Game Guide
The second game on the system to REQUIRE the use of the Expansion Pak accessory for high-resolution graphics and enhanced visual effects.
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| 90 |
Game Critics
The game's new features have not been perfected and the frantic pace can feel unbalanced—no doubt a factor due to Miyamoto's lack of involvement. Despite these problems, Majora's Mask is a wonderful place to visit.
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| 84 |
GameShark
How did I enjoy "OOT," but not MM? Simple, I knew that "Ocarina Of Time" was based almost entirely around the ocarina and the shifting of time, Majora's Mask simply took the 1st idea and exploited the necessity of travel, thus leaving Majora's Mask nothing more than a rehash of the first.
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GameSpot
Some will appreciate the game's differences, while others will find the game's focus on minigames and side quests tedious and slightly out of place.
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