ZI: Majora's Mask 3D features numerous changes from its original version on the Nintendo 64, and it in turn offers us unique insights into how the minds behind the Zelda series have changed over time. By examining differences between the remake and the original, we can explore the possible motivations behind these changes and learn how the perspectives and opinions of Nintendo's finest may have shifted and varied over the past fifteen years. Specifically, through the study of certain magical abilities that have been altered for Majora's Mask 3D, we can reveal a fundamental shift in the mindset concerning magic power in the Zelda games.
We began by discussing the Deku Bubble and how its changes show this shift by degrading one of the game's early lessons about conserving magic. Today we'll be continuing our study of magical abilities by focusing on the next of Link's transformations, Goron Link. Although his particular ability has not seen such obvious changes as his Deku counterpart's, there is still much that we can glean about Nintendo's mindset by looking at the more subtle differences in the remade title.
Without further ado, let's begin today's analysis.
Zelda: Majora's Mask art director Takaya Imamura shares a few words about designing the mask in an interview.
NE: "Today, we compare Zelda: Majora's Mask N64 vs 3DS and ask which one you prefer. Plus reasons to prefer each game."
If you're going to do a comparison article, at least put some comparison photos in it. The rest of the article is written well enough.
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I am a huge Zelda fan and love them all, but for me Ocarina Of Time is the greatest and my second all time favourite game after Final Fantasy VII.
You sir, have good taste in games :)
I also love all of the Zelda games but I adore Windwaker (Specifically the HD version on WiiU) most of all. It is a close run thing with Breath of the Wild though.
Special mention to Cadence of Hyrule too, what an awesome spin off title that was!
Cheers Spuds, yep i love Windwaker too, beautiful artstyle, and i loved sailing and finding all the secrets out there.
Agreed. For me top 3 of all time is.
1. ocarina of time
2. Final fantasy Vll
3. MGS1
Oh gee can't imagine what Number 1 is
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A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker etc is better than Breath of the Wild.
I think it really depends on what you're looking for. If you want a traditional Zelda game then OoT or WW would be better to you. But if you want a Zelda game that really leans into adventure and exploration, and if you want intelligent systems/logic, BotW would be the better game.
I enjoy both. I understand why some people aren't fond of it but for me it was a breath of fresh air that I really needed. I'd become so burnt out on unimaginative games and BotW sort of made me appreciate games again, as weird as that may sound.
Right...so let's pretend ocarina of time didnt have exploration, secret dungeons and other secrets. Complex boss mechanics and exploration rewards. At least a traditional Zelda has dungeons.
What point are you attempting to make? At no point did I say that OoT didn't have any of that. However, the level of exploration and sense of adventure are vastly different between OoT and BotW.
Majora's Mask still holds as my favorite to this day, despite being the black sheep of the series.
I love them all, but Wind Walker, Link to the Past and Minish Cap are my favorites
