The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is renowned for its intricate world filled with hidden secrets and Easter eggs that enrich the gaming experience. Here’s a curated list of some notable discoveries:
Zora Musical Renditions
Within Zora Hall, members of the Indigo-Go’s band practice melodies familiar to long-time Zelda fans:
Tijo: Plays the cave theme from A Link to the Past.
Japas: Strums the dungeon theme from the original The Legend of Zelda.
Evan: Plays the game over theme from the original The Legend of Zelda on his piano.
Additionally, their signature song, “The Ballad of the Wind Fish,” shares its title with a melody from Link’s Awakening, though the compositions differ.
Stuffed Epona Toy
In Romani Ranch, atop a mantle near Romani’s bed, there’s a plush resembling Epona. Beside it lies another stuffed animal resembling Phantom Ganon’s horse from Ocarina of Time.
Hidden Nintendo Products
The Bomb Shop in West Clock Town houses subtle nods to Nintendo’s history:
Ultra Hand Toy: Behind the counter, a model of Nintendo’s 1966 Ultra Hand toy is displayed.
GameCube Prototype: A structure resembling the Nintendo GameCube, complete with controller ports and a Game Boy Player adapter, is present.
Mario Mask Cameo
The Happy Mask Salesman’s backpack features a mask resembling Mario, showcasing a playful crossover between Nintendo franchises.
Star Fox Crew References
Several masks draw inspiration from characters in the Star Fox series:
Keaton Mask: Resembles Fox McCloud.
Bremen Mask: Echoes Falco Lombardi.
Bunny Hood: Parallels Peppy Hare.
Don Gero’s Mask: Mirrors Slippy Toad.
Mask of Scents: Resembles Pigma Dengar.
Hidden Dialogue and Scenes
Engaging in specific actions reveals unique interactions:
Anju and Her Mother: On the First Day around midnight, eavesdrop on a conversation between Anju and her mother in the Stock Pot Inn, discussing Anju’s fiancé, Kafei.
Swordsman’s School: On the Final Day, visit the Swordsman’s School during the last six hours. Slash the wall at the end of the room to reveal a hidden area where the master is hiding, terrified of the impending doom.
Healing Signs
After cutting wooden signs, playing the Song of Healing can restore them to their original state, showcasing the song’s restorative powers.
Hidden Skull Kid Drawing
In the northern area of Termina Field, a drawing of Skull Kid adorns a wall by the stairs leading to Clock Town. Playing the notes inscribed beneath the drawing on the Ocarina can cause rupees to appear.
These secrets and Easter eggs highlight the depth and attention to detail in Majora’s Mask, offering players delightful surprises and a richer connection to the broader Nintendo universe.