The actual Majora’s Mask is one of the most hauntingly beautiful objects in gaming

This painting perfectly encapsulates that

Recommended Videos

Although it’s a little more obscure than say, a Pac-Man logo, Zelda‘s Majora’s Mask is recognized by quite a lot of people, even if they aren’t into the series. It came out at a perfect period when everyone was high on Ocarina of Time, and polarized that very audience with a more somber and frantic tone.

A decade plus and a 3DS remake later, some of those people have recognized its achievements, and the mask itself remains iconic. That’s partly why this painting from Anilxe is so mesmerizing — those of us who have played Majora know the significance of the mask and why it seems to pierce our very souls.

Even if you’re not big on Zelda in general, it’s hard to deny how much it’s seeped into pop culture as a whole.

Anilxe [Reddit]


Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Helldivers 2 players receive Quasar Cannon and Heavy Machine Gun Stratagems to support Automaton obliteration
helldivers 2 heavy machine gun HMG quasar cannon stratagems unlocked
Read Article The Witcher 4 development is forging ahead at CD Projekt Red
The Witcher 4 update
Read Article Bungie reveals Into the Light weapons are time-gated and Destiny 2 players aren’t happy
Related Content
Read Article Helldivers 2 players receive Quasar Cannon and Heavy Machine Gun Stratagems to support Automaton obliteration
helldivers 2 heavy machine gun HMG quasar cannon stratagems unlocked
Read Article The Witcher 4 development is forging ahead at CD Projekt Red
The Witcher 4 update
Read Article Bungie reveals Into the Light weapons are time-gated and Destiny 2 players aren’t happy
Author
Chris Carter
Managing Editor - Chris has been enjoying Destructoid avidly since 2008. He finally decided to take the next step in January of 2009 blogging on the site. Now, he's staff!