Legend Of Zelda: Mask Of Majora

Everyone's favorite elfish warrior is back. Link has battled the forces of evil, won the heart of a princess and now faces his greatest challenge ever: How to survive a game that has a plot frighteningly similar to a Bill Murray movie.\n After conquering Ganondorf in "Ocarina of Time," Link's next task is to stop a moon bent on squashing the world with its ugly mug. The moon is being controlled by the Mask of Majora. Not a problem you say, you've got a sword and bombs to boot. Well try stopping this lunar-tic in only three days. Fortunately you still have your ocarina, a type of flute, so time is not of the essence. Just play a little ditty and you're thrown back in time to experience the same three days all over again a la "Groundhog Day."\nThis latest installment of "Legend of Zelda" starts off kind of confusing, and you find yourself wondering why you must repeat history. But given some persistence and the opportunity to do nothing but lounge in front of the TV, the game grows on you. One of the most interesting facets of the game is the masks. As Link helps people out in the game, he gains a variety of masks to wear. Each has a different function to help your quest, other than making Link's green tunic look more stylish. Certain masks allow Link to morph completely into another character.\nThe problem with the time travel is when you go back in time to the start of the first day, some of the items you gathered disappear. You can go back in time, but you can't take your money with you. But not all is lost; as you gather rupees, you can deposit your funds with a certain villager, and they'll be waiting for you when you need them the most.\nOne of the downsides to the game is, in addition to the game's hefty price, an Expansion Pak ($29.99) is required. With the impending Gamecube coming to the United States, it is uncertain whether this will be the last "Legend of Zelda" game for the N64. \nOverall, the game is fun and interesting, but if you're not dedicated to seeing the game play out to the end it might seem tedious. For any fan of the Zelda series, this game is a must-have. If you're just looking for a game worth its money, you might want to shop around for a used copy.