The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Is Finally Being Remade for 3DS

[SilverUchiha]

If they had re-released this prior to Ocarina, I'd think that would be a cool move on their part. As it stands, this was kind of predictable. I like Majora's Mask (best Zelda game), but I won't buy a remake. I already have a playable copy and have not need for a second unless they add something worth paying again for (like a Waluigi-Mode or maybe add another dungeon referencing Silent Hill for no reason).

In short, cool they finally got around to doing this. Would have been on board and more impressed had this been done first.

 

[Roxas1359]

but hey, you can allways import them.

Except for the fact that would also mean we'd have to import a European model of a 3DS because Nintendo thought region locking a handheld was a good idea, when in reality it's just an outdated and stupid system that results in lots of games ever being played by other regions because they were never localized. Nintendo is still one of the worst at localizing, with Bandai Namco currently holding the crown.

 

[KoudelkaMorgan]

Finally. Hopefully they don't decide to do something awful and make controlling Goron rolling only steerable with the gyroscope.

 

[Quiet Stranger]

I hate to be that guy (though not really because I've never been that guy) this isn't news at all (or at least not to me and however many others) but the Target that I work at (stupidly) revealed this months ago.

 

[Nazulu]

Well it doesn't look fucking ugly like the OoT remake but I'll be watching it carefully. I'd rather play this on a new console though. Nintendo, do you know where I can get one of those?

 

[Hairless Mammoth]

Finally, I can freak out people with that Happy Mask Salesman, while on the go. "You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?" It only took Nintendo since before OoT 3D's launch to actually announce they're working in it.

I think most people knew this would happen. My only question is "why did this take so long?"

Majora's Mask uses art assets from Ocarina of Time, and since OoT was a launch title for the 3DS, it should have been very easy for them to update Majora's Mask using those assets. I suppose arguments can be made for timing, but it would have served them much better to have released the title in 2012 or early 2013.

Yeah, MM was originally planned to have a quick dev cycle, so we could get two good games in such a short time. Since OoT came out back in 1998 and MM was released in 2000, the team behind the former's port should have been able to finish the latter's few unique textures, models and engine differences well within the time frame you mentioned. Nintendo was being really stubborn with their secrets, while taken their sweet time working on this, and/or not giving into fan demand over something so easy to accomplish.

I can't wait for the US special edition that bundles both Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D for the same price as buying both of them. Only they'll give you a 100 ruppee bonus for getting that version... >.>
In all seriousness, I expect Nintendo of America to remain the cheap-ass tight wades they tend to be when it comes to special editions. I would love to own that special edition, and I highly doubt the NTSC region will get it.

I would almost give in and buy that rip off edition if it came with some physical goodies, if they did try to pull it on us. They at least gave us NTSC residents that Skyward Sword launch window bonus music CD[footnote]Which might have been a world wide thing, but at least they didn't chince us on that, too.[/footnote] and the Metroid Prime Trilogy special edition at the basic Wii game retail price, despite the series' popularity here being enough that they could have milked another $80 for two separate games with update controls. Maybe, they'll show the same level of respect to Zelda fans as in the past, compared to Pokemon fans.

I got my finger's crossed that NoA at least packs in some bonus for early adopters, if not a special edition. But I don't got my hopes up. Ninty seems like they are only game company in North America that won't (usually) try to squeeze another $40 out of a game's biggest fans, by including a nifty case, an art book that will just be scanned and uploaded, a fancy map, a resin figure, or a soundtrack CD/download coupon (that might not include the whole soundtrack).

 

[Hero of Lime]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Needless to say, I made plenty of inhuman sounds when I heard the training dojo theme in the direct. I always figured they would give Majora's Mask the 3DS treatment. The reuse of assets and simple texture update was probably pretty easy. I wonder how hard it was for Aounuma to keep his mouth shut when interviewers would inquire about the remake.

 

[kat-pottz]

I just hope they can find a good solution to balance environments in the game needing to be more visible for a handheld while not losing it's dark atmosphere through bright lighting, not to mention creating any sort of immersive experience on a handheld is pretty tough.

Spoiler: Also the moon is apparently a vampire now.

 

[Brian Tams]

And its not a new 3DS exclusive! YES!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to climb to the tip top of my house in order to shout my joy to the world.

 

[joshuaayt]

Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled about this, but
What the fuck took you guys so long, Nintendo? What has Grezzo even been doing for the past 3 years?

 

[Jingle Fett]

I might just have to cave in and get a 3ds already My only disappointment is that it isn't a Wii U HD port like Windwaker, that would be amazing

 

[NeutralDrow]

Okay, fine, fine, Nintendo, you've convinced me. I'll buy a friggin' 2DS already.

...

<color=white>.

<_<

<color=white>.

>_>

<color=white>.

<color=purple>ALL ABOARD!

<color=white>.

 

[Something Amyss]

Finally, I can freak out people with that Happy Mask Salesman, while on the go. "You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?"

I wonder how BEN will adjust to 3D.

 

[Elvis Starburst]

Finally, my fave Zelda hitting the 3DS. I can't fucking wait <3

 

[weirdee]

I just hope they can find a good solution to balance environments in the game needing to be more visible for a handheld while not losing it's dark atmosphere through bright lighting, not to mention creating any sort of immersive experience on a handheld is pretty tough.

Spoiler: Also the moon is apparently a vampire now.

it'll be pretty immersive when that thing's jutting out at you in 3d

 

[Hairless Mammoth]

Finally, I can freak out people with that Happy Mask Salesman, while on the go. "You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?"

I wonder how BEN will adjust to 3D.

That might make a great Easter egg. Like in some games where naming Link "Zelda" gives you some bonus, if you name your character "BEN," freaky stuff will happen. I wonder how many would be brave enough to try it.

 

[Sheo_Dagana]

The Moon somehow looks angrier than ever. o.o

I can't wait. Majora's Mask is without a doubt my favorite Zelda title, not because of it's darker tone, but simply because of the comprehensive side-questing that involved time-manipulation and a good deal of experimenting to see how much you could get done in a single day if you needed to.

Ahhh, how I remember rushing to complete the Snowhead Temple in a single day so that I could win the Gold Dust and get my Gilded Sword before the Moon dropped on the third day. Looking forward to doing it all over again!

 

[Evil Smurf]

I'll see this game in XL! I'm still not turning on the 3d on my DS though.

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

Yes yes, we're all very excited,
but we're not asking ourselves the real question here.

Do we really WANT to see Tingle and the moon in 3D?
Let's not forget the alien abduction sidequest, because that was just boatloads of fun wasn't it? WASN'T IT!?

 

[Something Amyss]

I wonder how BEN will adjust to 3D.

That might make a great Easter egg. Like in some games where naming Link "Zelda" gives you some bonus, if you name your character "BEN," freaky stuff will happen. I wonder how many would be brave enough to try it.[/quote]

If they did that, I would THROW my money at them.