《薩爾達傳說：魔吉拉的面具 3D》（The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D）是2015年2月在Nintendo 3DS推出的重製版，將經典N64遊戲《魔吉拉的面具》在畫質與遊玩體驗上的進行升級。繼承《薩爾達傳說：時之笛》的設定，帶領玩家進入一個黑暗、神秘而富有哲學深度的冒險世界。

故事發生在主角林克的旅程中，當他從《時之笛》的事件後繼續前行時，突然被不明的 Skull Kid（頭上戴著詭異的魔吉拉面具的角色）偷襲，並將他帶到一個異世界「泰爾米納」（Termina）。這是與海拉魯完全不同的世界，充滿不可思議的生命與文化。然而，卻面臨著滅亡的危機，天空中月亮逐漸墜落，即將在三天內毀滅。必須透過重複時間循環來找出化解災難的方法，並幫助當地居民解決他們的問題，以獲得足夠的線索來對抗Skull Kid和魔吉拉面具。

時間循環是劇情中的核心機制。在有限的三天時間內解開各種謎題，並且在時間耗盡前反覆回到「第一天」，讓時間重新開始。這種設定讓故事節奏充滿緊張感，體驗到反復的命運感。在冒險中收集各種面具，這些面具具有不同的能力，例如可以變身為不同種族的角色，這些能力是解開遊戲中的許多謎題的關鍵。

在操作上延續《時之笛 3D》的改良設計，對 3DS 平台進行針對性調整。加入「視角控制」，可以更靈活地探索環境和解決謎題。此外，充分運用3DS的雙螢幕功能，能更容易查看地圖、管理道具與面具。

時間循環系統是遊戲的核心挑戰，要合理規劃時間，確保在三天內完成任務。如果時間不夠，可以演奏「時之歌」將時間倒回到第一天。此機制給予玩家策略性的考驗，增加遊戲的深度與挑戰性。在不同時間與地點能遇到各種各樣的角色，並完成支線任務來幫助他們。

關卡設計充滿創意且充實，主要場景有：沼澤、雪原神廟(Snowhead Temple)、大海(Great Bay Temple)峽谷(Ikana Canyon)、Ikana城堡、石塔神廟(Stone Tower Temple)、月球，每個地區都各具特色並擁有自己的挑戰與風格。要完成特定的任務，並對抗獨特的頭目怪物。每個區域的設計都圍繞著當地的文化與故事，重製版在3DS上優化圖像與流暢度，使這些場景更加生動。

不同於傳統的地牢冒險，《魔吉拉的面具 3D》更注重解謎與角色互動。面具的多樣性與特殊能力是解鎖關卡的重要元素，林克可以使用24種不同的面具來變身，主要三種核心的變身有飛行的德庫種族、水生佐拉或力量強大的剛格魯，這些變身能夠幫助他應對不同環境與挑戰。例如，剛格魯可以通過滾動攻擊敵人和跨越高原，而佐拉則能在水中游泳，探索水下關卡。

在推出後獲得高度好評，特別是它的黑暗、哲學性敘事，以及時間循環的創意機制，使得遊戲比其他《薩爾達傳說》作品更具深度與挑戰性。重製版優化畫質與操作，使得遊戲更加適應3DS平台，並引入全新玩法細節，如更新的保存點系統與時間控制選項，能更輕鬆地管理遊戲中的時間限制。

遊戲的評價也反映在銷售數據上，無論是新玩家還是經典版的老粉絲，都對這次的重製表示滿意。成功吸引一批新的玩家群體，也鞏固《魔吉拉的面具》在薩爾達系列中的獨特地位。評論家盛讚其「大膽獨特的風格」，認為其對死亡、命運和時間的探索使它成為《薩爾達傳說》系列中的經典之作。

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, released for the Nintendo 3DS in February 2015, is a remastered version of the classic N64 game, Majora's Mask. This edition enhances both the graphics and gameplay experience, carrying over elements from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time while leading players into a dark, mysterious, and philosophically profound adventure.

The story begins with Link as he continues his journey following the events of Ocarina of Time. However, he is suddenly ambushed by Skull Kid—a mysterious figure wearing the ominous Majora’s Mask—who drags him into a parallel world called Termina. This world, vastly different from Hyrule, is filled with unique cultures and life but is on the brink of destruction, with a massive moon steadily descending and threatening to crash within three days. Link must unravel the mystery, aid the local people, and use a repeating time cycle to gather enough clues to confront Skull Kid and the powerful Majora's Mask.

The time loop is a core mechanic in the story. Link has only three days to solve various puzzles and, when time runs out, must return to the “First Day” and start again. This mechanic adds a sense of urgency to the story and a feeling of a constantly recurring fate. Throughout his adventure, Link collects various masks that grant him unique abilities, such as transforming into different species. These transformations are key to solving many of the game’s puzzles.

The controls build upon the improvements made in Ocarina of Time 3D, optimizing gameplay for the 3DS platform. A new “camera control” feature allows more flexible exploration and puzzle-solving. Additionally, the dual screens of the 3DS make it easier to view maps and manage items and masks.

The time-loop system is the game's primary challenge, requiring players to strategize effectively to complete missions within the three-day limit. If Link runs out of time, he can play the Song of Time to return to the First Day and reset the timeline. This mechanic adds strategic depth and increases the game’s complexity. In different locations and at various times, Link encounters a wide array of characters, and by completing side quests, he helps these characters with their troubles.

The level design is creative and well-developed, with distinct regions including a swamp, Snowhead Temple, the Great Bay Temple, Ikana Canyon, Ikana Castle, Stone Tower Temple, and even the Moon. Each area is uniquely styled, offering its own challenges and story elements. The 3DS version enhances the graphics and fluidity of these scenes, making them even more vivid and immersive.

Majora's Mask 3D diverges from traditional dungeon-centered adventures, emphasizing puzzle-solving and character interactions. The masks and their special abilities are critical to unlocking new levels. Link can transform into 24 different characters, with three core transformations: the Deku Scrub, Zora, and Goron forms. These forms help him tackle specific environments, such as the Goron's rolling ability to defeat enemies and traverse plateaus or the Zora's swimming skills to explore underwater areas.

Upon release, the game received widespread acclaim, particularly for its dark, philosophical narrative and innovative time-loop mechanic, which set it apart from other Zelda titles with a greater depth and challenge. The remastered version’s graphic enhancements and refined controls make it a great fit for the 3DS platform. It also introduced new features, like an updated save system and improved time-management options, which make handling the game's time constraints easier.