Majora's Mask is my all time favorite game. The sense of urgency, the looming moon, and the superbly orchestrated music all come together for a perfect atmosphere. Of course, the atmosphere is constructed of other key pieces, but those are the keystones for me.
Oh, and then the side-quests. So many sad stories, so much depth, and so many unresolved questions that leave an empty feeling inside. I can't explain it, but the game only got better as I started understanding things.
"You don't really understand these adult things, but you should probably take the pendant anyway."
That line, it used to mean that Link didn't understand love to me. As I aged and replayed the game, I realized it held a double meaning. As a child, I had no idea how dark the game truly was. The line was both for Link, and for me. I didn't understand it, I couldn't see it.
I may be somewhat affected by the rosy tint of nostalgia, but even to this day I still greatly enjoy a play through of the game. It controls very well, the locations are memorable, and the characters and sub-plots are unbelievably well written. From the depths of the Great Bay Coast to the peaks of the Snowhead Mountains, past the graves of undying soldiers and through the poisoned waters of the Southern Swamp, and at the top of the Clock Tower the entire world is the craft of masters.
No game has ever before, nor do I believe ever will enthrall me so thoroughly as the Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask did.
Knight Nin Community Member 
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