Tag: Skull Kid

“Majora’s Mask” is a tale of loneliness, betrayal, love, mortality, and unholy power– and that’s why we love it. Unlike any other Zelda game, “Majora’s Mask” is able to reach into the darkest depths of a gamer’s subconscious and drudge up all of the forgotten underlying reasons the gamer had begun playing video games in the first place. Majora attacked our weaknesses, and we were glad for it. Alexis S. AndersonAlexis S. Anderson is a Senior Editor at Zelda Dungeon…

While Majora’s Mask itself is a game shrouded in enough mystery as is, it would seem there are more truths to uncover within the game’s data. According to Did You Know Gaming, a code found in the game suggests that Skull Kid was originally intended to wear three other masks. Hit the jump for Did You Know Gaming’s report.

Majora’s Mask is one of the deepest and most atmospheric titles in the Legend of Zelda franchise, and every year fans cry out for another trip into the land of Termina. Part of what made the world so immersive and distinctive was the feeling that all the characters had their own stories to tell instead of the story revolving solely around Link and the player. Miguel Bulteau plans to explore one of these stories and provide a different view on Termina in the form of an opera based around the love story of Kafei and Anju. Click through to see one of the latest videos demoing a song from the opera.

Of all the assist trophies (of which there are many), by far Skull Kid and Midna are among many of our favorites. While some may be upset because this means they aren’t playable, that doesn’t mean they won’t have an impact. After all, assist trophies do attack and act as characters in battle when activated. That means that both Midna and Skull Kid have at least one attack, if not several. We know about two of the attacks, so head inside to get a closer view.

In A Link to the Past, Link’s uncle goes to Hyrule Castle in search of answers, and when he doesn’t return, our young protagonist’s adventure begins. In the following game, Link’s Awakening, it is only thanks to Marin nursing Link back to health that allows him to uncover the secrets of Koholint Island and the Wind Fish. In both, a stormy night precedes the start of his quest.

A lot of importance is placed on Link’s first interactions. The fervour and excitement that comes with the first play of a new Zelda game form our initial opinions – the characters we meet are largely influential. Rusl plays that significant part in Twilight Princess when, with an unerring serenity, he says, “Do you ever feel a strange sadness as dusk falls?”

Already, the start of the game is slower and quieter than in the aforementioned Zelda titles. Perhaps it’s because this game is longer and has the opportunity to spread the story out. We get given a chance to herd goats and fish, to help our fellow neighbours. Minutes in, we have already established connections with the people in Link’s life. But Rusl never gets his chance to shine, be it as a way to emotionally offset the storyline or as a physical presence in the heart of Link’s fight for Hyrule.

A non-profit Zelda fan project called Skull Kid: A Zelda Legend, has been launched recently. The project is short-film, focusing on the backstory of the Skull Kid, from Majora’s Mask, and how he had gotten his hands on the Majora’s Mask. The film is completely live-action, and resembles a horror movie, a creepy vibe living through out the film. The film starts off with the Skull Kid’s banishment from Termina, to his return, with the Majora’s Mask, deciding the fate…

The Zelda fanbase is something special, and once in awhile we get something remarkable from it without any other incentive but wanting to express that fandom. Previously it’s been amazing pieces of artwork such as can be seen all over deviantArt, and other times it’s something unique like the Majora’s Mask Opera. I am not even all too sure what it is about Majora’s Mask, but it’s inspired fan movements like Operation Moonfall. Now it serves as inspiration yet again, with a touching live action film that focuses on Skull Kid. It may be made on a small budget and by amateurs at that, but there is nothing amateur about the story and the passion that goes on display. Head inside for a touching tale.

Majora’s Mask is definitely my favorite Zelda, though for different reasons than most. While I love the side-quests and the depressing themes present, what sells the game for me is the dramatic and serious elements in the game. The Moon is going to crash and kill everyone in Termina if you, the hero, do not intervene and save them. Nothing in Termina will remain. All those characters, with their intricate routines and side-quests… gone. Tragic, isn’t it? Except for the…

Recently on Miiverse, it was announceed that Skull Kid and Majora’s Mask were going to make another appearance in an upcoming Nintendo Game. Apperently they are making an appearance in the upcoming title, Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS. They were announced by Sakurai from the Super Smash Bros. directors room in a post on the Miiverse website. Hit the jump to see the the post.

For someone who wouldn’t put Majora’s Mask in their top five favorite Zelda games I seem to do a lot of posts about the game, ranging from theories about whether or not Link is alive during the course of the game to listing some of the fun things to do around Termina. When it comes to Zelda merchandise, there are plenty of trinkets to collect: figurines, posters, jewelry, cases, the list goes on. I have a Triforce keyring! Also, there…