Virtual Console updated

Wii News | Masking the possibilities of Majora.

It's Friday again and you all know what that means - the Australian Virtual Console has been updated. This week Nintendo has added just one new game, but it's none other than the critically acclaimed Nintendo 64 title The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

Released in 2000, Majora's Mask is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time. Everyone's favourite green-clad hero, Link, is traveling through the woods on his horse Epona. Suddenly, Link is attacked by a masked Skull Kid, who not only manages to steal Epona, but also takes the Ocarina of Time. As fate would have it, the Skull Kid is accompanied by two fairies, one of which he leaves behind in his rush to evade Link. Feeling betrayed, the fairy Tatl agrees to help Link on his new quest. The game is very similar to Ocarina of Time in that players explore 3D environments and complete puzzles. There are, however, a few new elements - players are now restricted to an in-game three-day cycle, and they can also transform Link into different creatures. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask will set you back 1000 points.

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19 Comments

Dani

2 years ago

WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT

You bloody ripper!

David No.1

2 years ago

Saw it, bought it, thank you Nintendo. Probably one of the best Zelda games in my opinion. I liked it just that much more than Ocarina of Time.

Phreakuency

2 years ago

Never liked the timed cycle but this is a great addition to the Wii VC

jedi022

2 years ago

A true classic. How about some kirby and smash bros Nintendo?

Shadow Wave

2 years ago

So does this have slow down like the Gamecube port did?

mcerto

2 years ago

oh that god! this is by far my favourite zelda game.

Cody Giunta

2 years ago

Awesome, Awesome Awesome!

This is the only title in the Zelda home console series that I have never owned so it's going to be great to have the opportunity to purchase it.

mattstep

2 years ago

Wow this is a pleasant surprise. I've been meaning to play through this for ages but can never be arsed dragging out and hooking up the N64. Perhaps this is just what I need to finally get me to finish the thing!

grim-one

2 years ago

Man I need to finish Ocarina first... But good to know this is available at least =)

?oe?oe

2 years ago

HOLY ****. This is the best Zelda purely because it knocks out every single Zelda game with originality. This aint no OoT clone as every single Zelda post OoT (except this). This is what every new Zelda should accomplish - something different.

A game surrounded with personal emotion with the world's inhabitants, not an epic adventure to save the world as always. This game has soul.

drinniol

2 years ago

OMFG BEST ZELDA EVER WILL NOW BE MINE!

I have waited years for this. Always wanted the edition that came out on the GC but could never find a copy.

Nintentsuki

2 years ago

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! MAJORAAAAAAAAAAAA
Never played it always wanted to now i can WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS U NINTENDO now im waiting for smash bros on vc lol and any1 interested in Virtual Handheld games for DSi?

Nic_231

2 years ago

Not to be overly repetitive but holy ****, purchasing this RIGHT NOW. Never had the chance to play it and I have seen it touted as the best Zelda ever!
Will have to be pretty good to beat Wind Waker though

armageddon12

2 years ago

Hmm I presume this is 480i, even though I still have my gold cartridge, I might pick it up for the slight graphical improvement. It's certainly my favourite 3D Zelda after all, (favourite is probably Link's Awakening).

renegadesx

2 years ago

mcerto wrote

oh that god! this is by far my favourite zelda game.

?oe?oe wrote

This is the best Zelda purely because it knocks out every single Zelda game with originality

drinniol wrote

OMFG BEST ZELDA EVER WILL NOW BE MINE!

Nic_231 wrote

Never had the chance to play it and I have seen it touted as the best Zelda ever!
Will have to be pretty good to beat Wind Waker though

Since when has Majora's Mask been considered the best in the series?

Yeah I agree its good... its VERY good, but IMO doesnt touch others in the series (aLttP & Links Awakening comes to mind) so a fantastic video game, but just a good Zelda game.

And Nic, personally I think Majora would be on par with Wind Waker, but not really better.

Definate a buy, especially if you never owned it on the N64. One thing I want to know: I have the GameCube port, when they ported the thing over the sound got wrecked, I wanna know if they fixed it. Anybody having sound issues?

Cerebral

2 years ago

Man, I distinctly remember saying about 18 months ago somethng like:

"Yeah I probably won't bother with the Wii Shop channel unless they bring out Majora's Mask."

THE DAY HAS ARRIVED.

Also for the record I consider Majora's Mask to be one of the best in the series. Far ahead of the last two instalments (though not to say they weren't terrific too), and as good as it's predecessor.

Macka

2 years ago

With Majora's Mask finally out, the only games that I'm waiting to be released on the VC are Donkey Kong 64, Super Smash Bros. and EarthBound

nnytard

2 years ago

good luck on getting dk 64...

though you'd be more likely to get dk 64 on wii than on 360 i suppose... maybe it just won't end up on either console?

Joseph

2 years ago

Donkey Kong remains a Nintendo property/franchise. Rare borrowed the character license from Nintendo, and when Microsoft bought Rare Donkey Kong remained in Nintendo's hands. The SNES Donkey Kong titles have appeared on the VC, so DK N64 is a possibility. It will never, ever appear on 360 though.

We haven't really seen a lot of 64 games added to the VC, so while DK 64 is a possibility, I wouldn't hold my breath for it to appear any time soon.

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