#also need to do runs of SkSw and Oracles so those will be MUCH later

[behindnightmaresanddreams]

So, since i dont do a lot with my time right now besides play games I acquired through various means and use tumblr, I think it'd be fun to start using that time for something at least somewhat decent. Mutuals and followers, I introduce to you

The defininitve guide to Zelda:tm:

A list of Zelda games I've played, my opinions on them, and their rank against each other (or against the number one slot).

Starting this off strong, we have The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask for N64 and Gamecube. Arguably the best of the original 3D Zelda games, and a fairly short title as far as the 3D titles go, Majoras mask easily hits a 9.5/10. Its almost perfect. The graphics are lacking by modern standards but it makes up for it by having an interesting story, a fucking stellar mechanic that sets it apart from literally every other game in the series, and a weird level of complexity that you wouldn't necessarily need.

The general premise of the game: You are (The Hero Of Time), following the events of Ocarina Of Time. You are riding through a forest with said Ocarina, and you end up getting beaten up, robbed, and turned into a fucking creacher by some guy who just got back from a masquerade party. On top of that, upon following him through a fucking portal to a literal alternate universe (Because apparently those exist now) you find out that he is basically god and you have to stop him from killing everyone in the new universe.

Now you might be thinking "But Maeve, why is this any different than any of the other Zelda titles where (The Hero) goes and saves the world from someone trying to kill everyone?" and the answer is: It kinda isnt, unless you are story oriented. The main antagonist isn't Ganondorf, which isn't too strange, but he's also not like, inherently malicious. Spoilers ahead, don't read if you dont wanna know about the game.

<spoiler>The antagonist is a Deku Child, one who has been abandoned by his friends. The mask in question is just a plain evil mask that alters the Deku Child's personality, turning him into a monsterous evil creature. Sorta. Anyways, the big point is that the actual antagonist is just a mask, not the silly little guy wearing the mask.</spoiler>

Following that, the three day mechanic is the most important part of the game. Each game has a 3 day cycle. You start the game on day one, with 72 hours (Just under 1 real life hour) to complete the main objective of the game. Which, surprisingly, isn't actually entirely impossible. Speedrunners actually have the game down to 1h12m without major glitches, and just 15 minutes with major glitches for an any%. Of course, 100% glitchless runs take about 6 hours at their fastest, so you are in for a few hours worth of gameplay on your first run. Now, to beat the game you need 4 boss remains, and thats it. There's optional upgrades like 2 sword upgrades (technically 3), a mask that doubles your damage, magic bar upgrades, and obviously weapons, but realistically you can just Do The Bosses And Fuck Off. The mask that doubles your damage is actually the most difficult to get, as it requires you collect Every Other Mask In The Game, but the swords are easy to get since they're basically handed to you from the 3rd dungeon's city, and all you have to do is wait 2 in game days (after you pay the rupees for the first upgrade and give some gold dust for the second one.

Now you might have read That Fucking Paragraph and wondered "Maeve, why do you enjoy a game that not only sounds kinda complicated but also takes up so much time inherently?" and the answer is: Its just solid all around. The game itself is actually fairly easy, but it has its challenges. The time limit for each cycle means you have to be careful as you progress. If you start a dungeon on day 3 and you don't finish it before midnight, you have to start it over. Its a neat game that presents a unique challenge. Every other game is is so linear, but this game has you backtracking all the time if you wanna truly finish it.

I'm super sorry this is running long, but this is the first entry in the series. I still have to write up OoT, TwiPri, and Windwaker (once I finish TwiPri and Windwaker)