Majora's Mask 3D for 3DS Confirmed

[The Avatar 1,089]

It's official! In a trailer released today, Nintendo announced Majora's Mask 3D, a remake of the original Nintendo 64 game made for the 3DS. Fans of the Zelda series have awaited a remake and many have speculated that one has been in the works from hints made by Nintendo. The game is set for release in Spring of 2015. Here's the video:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj6cXziHpjQ&feature=youtube_gdata

 

I for one am really excited for this game. As a person who has just recently delved into the amazing universe of The Legend of Zelda, I didn't think I would ever get a chance to play this title, which is considered by many fans to be one of the best due to its darker story line. Seriously, I nearly wet myself when I saw this - plus all the Mario Kart 8 DLC goodness in my YouTube subscriptions.

[Duke87 1,070]

Considering that you can download the original game on Virtual Console I don't see how a 3DS remake is a necessary source of excitement.

 

Also probably wouldn't be too difficult to find an N64 and an original used copy if you wanted to. They sold lots of them.

[Xenocity 343]

Considering that you can download the original game on Virtual Console I don't see how a 3DS remake is a necessary source of excitement.

 

Also probably wouldn't be too difficult to find an N64 and an original used copy if you wanted to. They sold lots of them.

Because this remake literally redoes everything (including character models) and all of content that was cut from the original (including fishing) due to cart sizes and deadline.

Also this remake has a stable 30FPS (or is it 60FPS), better lighting, and camera. 

 

The original game has an unstable frame rate which regularly runs sub 30FPS and at times drops below 23FPS in some sections. 

It also suffers from muddled textures, bad camera angles and other issues.

All of this is in the Gamecube port and the VC versions, plus these versions have issues properly rendering the game due to the N64 expansion pack and processor. 

 

Also those who play the remake on the "New 3DSes" get some form of "bonuses".

 

 

Watch the 3DS trailer to see many of the changes. 

 

With that said to get the original N64 it will cost you:

1. ​N64 (hopefully including the needed system RAM expansion) which can cost you $50+
2. If you need the system RAM expansion it will cost you $20+
3. The game will cost you $40+
4. Finding a N64 controller with a usable analog stick will cost you $30+

~$100 to play the original.

 

To get the Gamecube port, you will need to shell out ~$100 for the Legend of Zelda: Collectors Edition which includes the game. 

 

To get the Wii version:

1. You either get it from Club Nintendo buy spending CN coins essentially netting it for free (when it is available as a reward) 
2. You find a place that still sells 2000 Wii Point cards and redeem it and buy the VC versoin
3. Hope you have or know someone who will lend you a credit card to buy the game of the Wii VC game (which you can play in off TV mode on Wii U)

I already own the Gamecube port and would rather have the remake due to it being portable and having a stable frame rate. 

[Duke87 1,070]

 

Considering that you can download the original game on Virtual Console I don't see how a 3DS remake is a necessary source of excitement.

 

Also probably wouldn't be too difficult to find an N64 and an original used copy if you wanted to. They sold lots of them.

Because this remake literally redoes everything (including character models) and all of content that was cut from the original (including fishing) due to cart sizes and deadline.

Also this remake has a stable 30FPS (or is it 60FPS), better lighting, and camera.

 

But see, that's just it. By virtue of everything being redone it isn't the same game. Yes, the original had limitations, but it was a product of its era and modernizing it ruins the experience. Nobody would buy a classic car and pimp it out with bluetooth, USB, backup camera, GPS, etc. They buy a classic because they want it classic and true to its original form, as the technology of the time allowed it to be built. Same goes for video games. 

 

And granted, getting a hard copy of the original may be expensive if you don't already own an N64, but 2000 Wii points is $20, so the VC version is cheaper. Cheaper than the remake, as well! Yeah, you need a credit card to do that, but anyone in a financially sound enough position to own a modern game console is going to have one or have a parent who has one, so that's not exactly a tough hurdle to clear.

[Xenocity 343]

 

 

Considering that you can download the original game on Virtual Console I don't see how a 3DS remake is a necessary source of excitement.

 

Also probably wouldn't be too difficult to find an N64 and an original used copy if you wanted to. They sold lots of them.

Because this remake literally redoes everything (including character models) and all of content that was cut from the original (including fishing) due to cart sizes and deadline.

Also this remake has a stable 30FPS (or is it 60FPS), better lighting, and camera.

 

But see, that's just it. By virtue of everything being redone it isn't the same game. Yes, the original had limitations, but it was a product of its era and modernizing it ruins the experience. Nobody would buy a classic car and pimp it out with bluetooth, USB, backup camera, GPS, etc. They buy a classic because they want it classic and true to its original form, as the technology of the time allowed it to be built. Same goes for video games. 

 

And granted, getting a hard copy of the original may be expensive if you don't already own an N64, but 2000 Wii points is $20, so the VC version is cheaper. Cheaper than the remake, as well! Yeah, you need a credit card to do that, but anyone in a financially sound enough position to own a modern game console is going to have one or have a parent who has one, so that's not exactly a tough hurdle to clear.

 

Actually quite a few people would love to buy a classic car with modern technology in it. 

 

Gamers have been literally begging quite loudly for Nintendo to remake Majora's Mask to the original plans for over a decade. 

There probably will be a mode in the remake to play it in the original form. 

 

Also very few parents and people in general have used their credit cards on the Wii VC, Wii U and 3DS eShops according to Nintendo. 

PSN attacks have help dented credit card usage for digital gaming goods. 

 

I don't know what parents you know that would let their kids borrow their credit cards for anything, especially for a gaming service, but you maybe in the minority here. 

 

The long story short, Nintendo finally gave into the the ever increasing hostile demands for a Majora's Mask remake, just like they did with Ocarina of Time and other games. 

 

If you don't want the game and/or it's collectors edition, then don't buy it. 

I'll promise not to direct Majora's Mask  fans to your door. 

[Duke87 1,070]

I don't know what parents you know that would let their kids borrow their credit cards for anything, especially for a gaming service, but you maybe in the minority here. 

 

My own parents for one (at least, starting in 11th grade), although I am sure as you say that I am in the minority there.

 

But that's beside the point as a child has no need to "borrow a parent's credit card". The parent can input the payment themselves and do so as a one time payment so the credit card info isn't stored for their child (or anyone else) to have access to. This requires the parent personally be involved in the purchase but that's no different than if they had to buy their kid a physical game from the store or Amazon or whatever.

[Xenocity 343]

 

I don't know what parents you know that would let their kids borrow their credit cards for anything, especially for a gaming service, but you maybe in the minority here. 

 

My own parents for one (at least, starting in 11th grade), although I am sure as you say that I am in the minority there.

 

But that's beside the point as a child has no need to "borrow a parent's credit card". The parent can input the payment themselves and do so as a one time payment so the credit card info isn't stored for their child (or anyone else) to have access to. This requires the parent personally be involved in the purchase but that's no different than if they had to buy their kid a physical game from the store or Amazon or whatever.

 

You expect way too much from parents and video game companies. 

 

After the PSN hacks and repeated attacks (there were two this year), XBL credit card issues and abusive charges from Microsoft, and Steam issues have shown that you shouldn't use credit cards on video game systems and Steam. 

Nintendo has gotten bad press over the past few years, due to people using their online games and apps for illegal purposes (Swapnote and Flipnote 3D were killed over it). 

 

All this has lead to people in general refusing to have their credit and debt cards used with gaming services. 

 

Parent's assume their card information is being stored, which is true for PSN, Steam, Origin, Xbox Live, iTunes, etc...

Strangely enough only Nintendo's Wii Shop Channel and eShop (Wii U and 3DS use the same wallet), do not store your credit card information. 

Though the Wii Shop Channel had/has glaring security holes in it. 

 

With that said, the remake of Majora's Mask should outsell the original game (the original is the lowest selling mainline title since Zelda II).

 

I might actually beat the remake, in part due to it being portable. 

 

 

TL;DR: avoid using your credit card on a video game system and Steam, unless it is the Nintendo eShop (Though I wouldn't)