Is Majora's mask canon?

In fact, it is now the definitive canon for the Zelda universe until Nintendo changes their minds… again. So why is this important? To me, one of the best games in the series has always been Majora's Mask and it is here where I've received the most saddening shock.

Is Majora's mask a dream?

There have been many theories that the events of Majora's mask were either Skull kid or Link's dream. I call bs. First, we establish that it's not Skull kid's dream since this Link appears in TP as a stalfos/ghost.

Is Majora's mask a sequel to OOT?

Majora's Mask is the sequel to the first 3D Zelda game, Ocarina of Time, and uses the same engine, as well as many graphic resources.

Is Majora's mask connected to Ocarina of Time?

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is one of the strangest entries in its franchise. A direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, the game that set the foundation for modern 3D action, Majora's Mask was not epic in scope, was not particularly long, and did not follow the same structure as its critically lauded predecessor.

Is Twilight Princess connected to Majora's mask?

But as I got to thinking about in-game events and characters in Majora's Mask, I came to the conclusion that Majora's Mask is required for the storyline of Twilight Princess. Hit the jump to see why. The first thing I noticed was how similar the maps of Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess are.

Was Termina Real? (Zelda Theory)

Is Wind Waker a sequel to Ocarina of Time?

It is an indirect sequel to Ocarina of Time, taking place several hundred years after the events of the previous games. Although the seafaring gameplay and cartoon-like graphics were a point of critique for some, The Wind Waker was, in the end, the fourth best-selling GameCube game of all time.

What happened between Ocarina of Time and Majora's mask?

Majora's Mask occurs several months after Ocarina of Time and describes how Link's childhood search for his fairy companion, Navi, led him into an alternate world, Termina. The scene in Twilight Princess which depicts Ganon's execution occurs several years later.

Are all Zelda games canon?

The Japanese versions of the Zelda games are a higher form of canon than the English localizations, as they are the originals. However, since Zelda Wiki is an English wiki based in the United States, we will use the commonly placed agreement that the English titles take precedence.

Why is Ganon not in Skyward Sword?

"Ganon typically appears in a Zelda game when the story is centered around the Triforce. This time around, the Triforce sort of takes on a different meaning and plays a different role in the story. So because of that, Ganon will not appear."

What happens if time runs out in Majora mask?

Link can return to 6:00 am of the first day by playing the Song of Time on the Ocarina of Time. If he does not before the 72 hours expire, then the moon will destroy Termina and Link will lose everything he accomplished during these three days. A real-time countdown will begin when only 6 hours remain.

What is the darkest Zelda game?

Majora's Mask is easily the darkest Zelda game ever, and nothing is quite as dark as seeing the Deku Butler weep beside the lifeless body of his son. Earlier in the game, he meets Link, who is still trapped in his Deku body, and comments that The Hero of Time bears a resemblance to his son.

What friend is Link looking for in Majora's Mask?

It seems to be commonly accepted that Link is looking for Navi because of the fairy noise that is triggered during the opening text and Saria's song playing during the ending credits. But in OoT it seems to me that Link's relationship with Saria is much more meaningful than his relationship with Navi.

How long after Majora's Mask is Twilight Princess?

Twilight Princess takes place over a century after the "child" ending of Ocarina of Time, according to Eiji Aonuma. As Majora's Mask continues the story of young Link from Ocarina of Time, it therefore takes place shortly after Ocarina of Time and over a hundred years before Twilight Princess.

Is termina a dream world?

It makes perfect sense, and honestly Termina is way too close to Koholint for it not to be a dream world. Except it's not a dream! Termina, according to Aonuma back in 2015 was supposed to be a nearby land, not far from Hyrule and even admitted the place being described as like a parallel world.

Whats the story behind Majora's Mask?

It is said to have been used by a mysterious ancient tribe in its hexing rituals. The legend goes on to say that an evil and wicked power comes upon the one who wears the mask and that the troubles caused by it were so great that their folks sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing a catastrophe and future misuse.

Is Ganon the only male Gerudo?

Ganondorf is the only Gerudo male to have appeared in the series. The Gerudo as a race have appeared in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Four Swords Adventures and Breath of the Wild.

Why is Ganon a pig?

Since Ganon appeared as a boar-like creature, Takizawa decided that Ganondorf should transform into such at the end of the game, despite the opinions of other staff members. He decided on making Ganon a beast "with the feeling of a pig" to reference A Link to the Past.

Is Ganon a Gerudo in Botw?

He is reborn in Four Swords Adventures, where although he is still a Gerudo, he is not the king.

Is Ocarina of Time canon?

This week, we will be looking at Nintendo's classic 1998 game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. And look, folks, in the interest of transparency, I'm just going to go ahead and tell you all right now that this game makes it into the canon.

Is Skyward Sword canon?

Yes, even though the Zelda timeline is a bit of a mess, there's no denying that Skyward Sword is the earliest adventure in the official Zelda canon.

Is Twilight Princess canon?

However, the original Hyrule Warriors games drew inspiration from several different games in the Zelda franchise, including Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess, and are considered non-canon by Nintendo.

Does Link fail in Ocarina of Time?

Not in "Timeline A," at least – that's the new, Nintendo-official offshoot of the Zelda franchise canon that boldly asserts that Link is dead. He failed. He never finished his quest in Ocarina of Time.

How many endings does OoT have?

In it, Aonuma stated that Ocarina of Time had two endings, one where Link was a child, and another where he was an adult. The two did not further elaborate on the subject at the time.

Why did Zelda send Link back in time?

Link going back in time means that our hero is separated from the timeline he had lived in. This would essentially eradicate that version of the world for our hero.

Is Skyward Sword a prequel?

Skyward Sword is positioned as the earliest game in the Zelda timeline, and until a short prequel manga was released in the Hyrule Historia it was the earliest piece of Zelda media period.