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Derek Caelin is writing a book
@derek@social.coop  路  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

My son and I have been replaying The Legend of #Zelda, #Majora's Mask. A *very* strange #Nintendo64 title from 2000. Thoughts in 馃У

Screenshot of a video game. A strange, huge, evil moon face glares down at the player
Screenshot of a video game. A strange, huge, evil moon face glares down at the player
Screenshot of a video game. A strange, huge, evil moon face glares down at the player
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Derek Caelin is writing a book
@derek@social.coop replied  路  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

I find it striking how the focus of the game is *not* about Link.

Most Zelda games feature link as the protagonist, and the main-line adventures since #OcarinaOfTime look at Link's personal journey. People address him by name. He worries about his sister/friend/princess. Link never speaks in any title, but he has facial *reactions* to events.

surprise link from Ocarina, grim link from skyward sword, cheerful link from twilight princess
surprise link from Ocarina, grim link from skyward sword, cheerful link from twilight princess
surprise link from Ocarina, grim link from skyward sword, cheerful link from twilight princess
Sad link from windwaker
Sad link from windwaker
Sad link from windwaker
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Derek Caelin is writing a book
@derek@social.coop replied  路  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

By contrast, in Majora's Mask, it's notable how little of the game is focused on Link. In cutscenes, the camera rarely points at Link's face. Instead, we see other people's feelings; usually some form of grief or trauma. Link is a witness and an actor in their struggles, but not emotionally involved.

screenshot. a postman wants to flee from the doomed city, but can't because fleeing is not part of his schedule
screenshot. a postman wants to flee from the doomed city, but can't because fleeing is not part of his schedule
screenshot. a postman wants to flee from the doomed city, but can't because fleeing is not part of his schedule
A giant skeleton stares at link
A giant skeleton stares at link
A giant skeleton stares at link
A stricken man holds his daughter
A stricken man holds his daughter
A stricken man holds his daughter
screenshot, a woman and boy stand before a wedding dress
screenshot, a woman and boy stand before a wedding dress
screenshot, a woman and boy stand before a wedding dress
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