In a stunning discovery, fans of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask have unearthed a long-hidden secret credits screen in the classic game, leaving the gaming community in awe. This remarkable find comes over two decades after the game’s initial release.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask remains a beloved and iconic title, cherished for its darker themes and intricate gameplay. While a revamped version, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, was released on Nintendo 3DS in 2015, this latest discovery specifically pertains to the original game, which was re-released as part of the Nintendo GameCube catalog.
The Discovery
Twitter user yanis4224 revealed the hidden credits screen in the GameCube version of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, included in The Legend of Zelda: Collector’s Edition bundle. By inputting a specific sequence of buttons, players can unlock this secret screen, paying tribute to the engineering team behind the GameCube’s N64 emulator.
Unlocking the Secret Credits
Accessing the hidden credits screen is a breeze for owners of The Legend of Zelda: Collector’s Edition on GameCube or Wii. Players can input the code virtually anywhere in the game where Link is controllable. Inspired by the classic Konami Code, this sequence requires a few extra inputs:
While holding L + R + Z:
D-Pad up
D-Pad up
D-Pad down
D-Pad down
D-Pad left
D-Pad right
D-Pad left
D-Pad right
X
Y
B
A
D-Pad up
D-Pad left
D-Pad down
D-Pad right
A
Start
Upon entering the code, the hidden credits screen will appear, acknowledging the efforts of the engineering team behind the GameCube’s N64 emulator. Although the screen is straightforward, displaying only text on a black background without any interactive elements or additional visuals, its discovery is still significant.
It’s fitting that this tribute recognizes the team responsible for bringing N64 Zelda classics to the GameCube. While it’s puzzling that this acknowledgment was hidden behind a complex code, its belated discovery finally gives the team the recognition they deserve. Ideally, including them in the standard game credits would have provided more prominence, but this rediscovery 20 years later serves as a testament to their contributions.
