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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a 2000 action-adventure video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a 2000 action-adventure game for Nintendo 64, known for its dark tone and a three-day time loop. It is a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

What it is

Developed and published by Nintendo, Majora's Mask is the second 3D Zelda game. It takes place in Termina, a parallel world to Hyrule, where a moon threatens to crash. The game's core mechanic is a repeating three-day cycle that resets unless the player advances the story.

Key details

Released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64, the game blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat. A remake, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, came out for Nintendo 3DS in 2015. It was part of Nintendo's popular console catalogue for Canadian players.

Why it matters

Majora's Mask is widely noted for its unusual structure and darker atmosphere within the Zelda series. It remains one of the franchise's most distinctive entries, often praised for its emotional depth and innovative time-loop design.

In short

  • Direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, set in parallel world Termina.
  • Gameplay revolves around a repeating three-day time cycle.
  • Known for darker tone and emotional storytelling.
  • Remade for Nintendo 3DS in 2015.
Canadian angle

The game was released in North America in 2000 and has long been part of Nintendo’s popular console catalogue for Canadian players.[16]

Quick questions

What is Majora's Mask?
It is a 2000 action-adventure game for Nintendo 64, developed and published by Nintendo.
Is Majora's Mask a sequel?
Yes, it is a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
What is the main gameplay gimmick?
The game centers on a repeating three-day time cycle that the player can reset.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora's_Mask
    Supports: Original release year, platform, developer, publisher, genre, series placement, and direct sequel status.
  2. Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora's_Mask
    Supports: Worldwide release year, series placement, and direct sequel status.
  3. Wikipedia — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majora's_Mask
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release year, platform, series placement, and 3D graphics status.
  4. Zelda Dungeon Wiki — https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora's_Mask
    Supports: Release regions and dates, sequel status, and three-day time system.
  5. Zelda Dungeon Wiki — https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Majora's_Mask
    Supports: The title mask as an artifact central to the game's story.
  6. Zelda Dungeon Wiki — https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora's_Mask
    Supports: Three-day cycle, sequel relationship, and release timing.