When I first played Majora’s Mask, I intentionally avoided entering Sakon’s Hideout until the very end, since I wanted Anju and Kafei’s reunion to serve as my farewell to the game. I had formed a picture in my mind of what the thief’s hideout would look like, so when I finally entered the hideout, I…
Waiting. Ugh, waiting. The anticipation of something good to come, sometimes known as the opposite of happiness. When it comes to video games, waiting is something that happens all too frequently. Like right now, the week ending Friday, November 18th, 2022, is a week of excited waiting for many with several high profile releases. In…
Seeing the future can come in handy sometimes. It certainly does with Nintendo’s Black Friday specials. On November 3rd, the Big N revealed that its successful Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle deal will be returning for Black Friday this year. With a generously discounted price of $299.99 USD, it will be the same deal…
I did not know how to feel. Usually there was a sense of accomplishment when I succeeded in Majora’s Mask. A reward or a congratulations. And I usually take that and be on my way. Yet this was different. I never had the experience of what I accomplished would be simply forgotten by the characters…
The demon Majora may just be the most terrifying villain in the entire Zelda series. Using the Skull Kid as a conduit for mayhem, this sadistic creature wreaks utter havoc on Termina, and the majority of the game is spent reversing all of the suffering that it caused. Many characters in the game directly inform…
Looking for new music to try, Zelda fans? The award-winning composer and arranger Rozen released an all-new album a few days ago. The fan album contains fifteen songs of original music inspired by the Zelda series. It includes creative renditions of familiar tracks such as Song of Storms, Gerudo Valley, and the Bolero of Fire,…
From rabbit holes to mischievous Skull Kids to magical masks, Majora’s Mask is a game that is chock full of its own surprises. The odd parallel environment Link is thrust into becomes a breeding ground for the unexpected and unexplained. Let’s look back at some of the best surprising moments players have encountered in their…
Recently I’ve started participating in a number of competitive fighting game tournaments, including those dedicated to the legendary Super Smash Bros. series. Specifically, I’ve played in quite a few Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments as of late. Many have criticized the Smash games over the years for not faithfully representing…
Club Nintendo used to be the coolest thing ever. The system was simple: you would buy a game, redeem the points from said game, collect the points up, and then have an exclusive Nintendo reward sent straight to your house. Shipping was free (I remember this because I didn’t have a credit card), and in…
The time has come to announce the winners of our Word Prompt mixed media contest! We tasked creatives of all kinds to create a piece of work reflecting one of three words; Royal, sages, or music. Our panel of judges picked these words as we believed they relate well to The Legend of Zelda series…
Of all the mysteries to be discovered throughout the land of Termina, few are as personal as the tale of the Deku Butler’s son. The Deku Butler is known to keep to himself, choosing to maintain an air of professionalism during the majority of his screentime in Majora’s Mask. However, if Link goes out of…
A great way to capture a Zelda game’s essence is to depict one of its more memorable moments or themes in a work of art. What do you think of when you see A Link Between Worlds? For me, I think of the unique art style and Link walking on walls. And The Minish Cap?…
In my previous entry for Tetra’s Treasures, I briefly mentioned how the early-2000s was a special, nostalgic time for me. As a child, it was a thrill to home from a long day of school to play video games. I was completely enamored by them. There were times when I would mooch off my older…
Majora’s Mask is possibly the most satisfying Zelda game when it comes to tying up loose ends. Each character we meet over the course of the game has their own unique predicament and troubles that go along with it. By the time the credits roll, we have the satisfaction of seeing a nice resolution for…
Majora’s Mask has a lot of layers to it. (The game, that is, not the actual mask. That also has several layers, but that’s a story for another time.) Many, myself included, have had their own unique experiences and interactions with the game. The frustration of trekking through Great Bay Temple, the sadness of watching…
