The Many Facades of The Zelda Universe
The Legend of Zelda, by tingles fruity anus do these games rock. Zelda has been around forever, and every one of the franchise's games is able to be a distinct super-captivating adventure all its own. Picking your favorite can be a daunting task to some, but for me it's an easy answer. Well, no, it's still hard, but I do love both the entries created for the Nintendo 64. The N64 was so boss.
These games came out when the video game world was making a big leap from 2D to 3D. Ocarina of Time and Mojora's Mask practically pioneered the way for all other games in the action/adventure genre. These games were two amazing entries in the Nintendo 64 library, and because they shared a console they were a lot alike. They both essentially ran on the same game engine, and had many of the same character models. Link was the same as he was from the last game as well, but one more obscure thread these games shared were masks.
In Ocarina of Time masks were just a side quest, but in Majora's Mask they were the entire game. These masks gave Link the appearance of different minor characters, and sometimes granted you different abilities. What some might have seen as mere equip-able items, I saw as something really interesting and unique. The masks created a whole world of sub-characters, and really fleshed out the Zelda universe. They were an aspect of the Zelda franchise that I'm really glad Nintendo capitalized on; so, without further adieu, here are my top five masks in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
I love this mask, it's not even a mask, but I love it. Who doesn't love their mail man? They bring you presents, they drive a sweet truck and they definitely aren't prone to violent outbursts. Wouldn't you want to be a mail man? Well, me neither, but this mask is awesome anyway. You get the Postman's Hat during a long string of bullshit side-quests, I remember because when I got it I was like, "Wait? This is what I get?!" It doesn't really give you any special abilities, and it doesn't go over your face, but it does let you check the mail so stop complaining! I think, if anything, this mask is a lesson in humility. The game's like, "You're a super strong warrior of time, so shut the fuck up!" I mean, sometimes the coolest masks come in the most innocuous packages right? Maybe this game's making social commentary. Aren't mailmen our everyday heroes of time? No? Well, I won't have that. Postman's Hat rocks. The end.
Let's get one thing straight, the Blast Mask is a blast. I mean, what kind of fucked up mask is this anyway? What is essentially a bomb strapped to your face, this mask gives you the ability to blow yourself up by pressing the B button. Who the hell thought of this mask? Just look at it! It's a bomb!
Not only that but you get this mask from an old woman after saving her from burglary? Why wasn't she using the mask to protect herself? If she did, wouldn't it just end in suicide-by-blast-mask anyway? How can you see with a bomb strapped to your face anyway? Was this even a mask? Did the lady just give you an explosive device and say, "Knock yourself out kid?" Gah, the Blast Mask is just too ridiculous. It defies all logic, and for that reason alone it makes my stupid list.
You remember that first time you saw a great fairy? You were like, "Oh shit! Whoa, damn, wait, what? I'm so confused." Enter the Great Fairy Mask.
Link as a Cow is the best thing I've ever seen.
It's too funny. Seeing Cow-Link charge into battle wielding a sword is even better. If the perks of wearing this mask stopped there it would still make this list but there's more! Wearing the Romani Mask also gives you access to Clock Town's milk bar where you can stock up on refreshing bovine nectar. Just plop on your cow head and stroll in like you own the place. Milk is always a great item to keep in a bottle because, as opposed to the health potions one-time use, it can refill your health twice. Drink half now, half later. It's a cool alternative to health potions and is high in calcium too, which is good for growing boys. Honestly, this was probably thrown in to encourage children to drink their milk but I love it all the same. Wear the Romani Mask, you won't be disappointed.
Now if you've ever gotten this mask, you already know this mask is the THE SHIT ON WHEELS!! Only usable once you've obtained every other mask, and only during boss battles, the Fierce Deity mask is god mode. It turns you into a super-bananas demon Link, wielding a lazar blasting sword that can literally kill the last boss in one hit. It breaks the game in half, and is your ultimate reward for painstakingly collecting all the masks in the game. I almost didn't want to include this mask because I could never get it, but it really is the best mask in the game. Alright, you happy Fierce Deity mask?! I admit it, I never got you! Just leave me alone!
Aww, I can't stay mad at you, you're just too awesome.
Well, there you have it. Five kick ass masks from one kick ass game. If you haven't played Majora's Mask yet, I'd absolutely recommend it. The game is amazing, and one of the more difficult Zelda games out there. For those of you that have, be sure to tell me what were some of your favorite masks?
Until next time, thanks for reading :)
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