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The game has also received good reviews from regular fans of the series, including a current reader average of 9.7 on IGN and a current user score of 9.3 in Gamespot, among others; graphics, storyline, challenge, music, gameplay, depth and overall quality are only some of the praised aspects of the game; additionally, it was ranked 42nd on IGN Reader's Choice of the Top 100 Games Ever,<ref>[http://top100.ign.com/2006/041-050.html IGN Reader's Choice: The Top 100 Games Ever]</ref> where it's cited as one of the most underrated video games in history, but also as one of the best. In autumn of 2010, the game won Game of the Decade (2000-2009) in a contest held on GameFAQs.com, defeating ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in the finals after a narrow semifinal vicory over Final Fantasy X. <ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/gotd.html Fall 2010: Game of the Decade - GameFAQs.com]</ref> In fact, prior to its launch for the Virtual Console, it was the second most requested title, only behind [[wb:EarthBound]],<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/18/nintendoware-weekly-majoras-mask-and-stuff-that-isnt-majora/ Nintendo Weekly Majora's Mask (and stuff that isn't Majora)]</ref> providing that those who didn't play it wanted to do so now. However, some fans also expressed firm complaints, tending to agree that while it's a good game, it pales in comparison to its prequel.<ref>[http://internal.tbi.net/~max/zoddimpr.htm The Oddity of Hyrule: Your Impressions of Majora's Mask]</ref> Other elements of criticism included the low number of dungeons and the restrictions of the time limit,<ref>[http://thenoisingmachine.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/a-software-recommendation-the-legend-of-zelda-majoras-mask/ A Software Recommendation: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]</ref><ref>[http://www.cheatcc.com/wii/rev/legendofzeldatwilightprincessreview_adam.html The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Review/Preview for Nintendo Wii - Cheat CC]</ref> as well as the need for an Expansion Pak <ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/91766-Majoras-Mask-is-300th-Virtual-Console-Game Majoras Mask is 300th Virtual Console game - Escapist Magazine]</ref> | The game has also received good reviews from regular fans of the series, including a current reader average of 9.7 on IGN and a current user score of 9.3 in Gamespot, among others; graphics, storyline, challenge, music, gameplay, depth and overall quality are only some of the praised aspects of the game; additionally, it was ranked 42nd on IGN Reader's Choice of the Top 100 Games Ever,<ref>[http://top100.ign.com/2006/041-050.html IGN Reader's Choice: The Top 100 Games Ever]</ref> where it's cited as one of the most underrated video games in history, but also as one of the best. In autumn of 2010, the game won Game of the Decade (2000-2009) in a contest held on GameFAQs.com, defeating ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in the finals after a narrow semifinal vicory over Final Fantasy X. <ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/gotd.html Fall 2010: Game of the Decade - GameFAQs.com]</ref> In fact, prior to its launch for the Virtual Console, it was the second most requested title, only behind [[wb:EarthBound|EarthBound]],<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/18/nintendoware-weekly-majoras-mask-and-stuff-that-isnt-majora/ Nintendo Weekly Majora's Mask (and stuff that isn't Majora)]</ref> providing that those who didn't play it wanted to do so now. However, some fans also expressed firm complaints, tending to agree that while it's a good game, it pales in comparison to its prequel.<ref>[http://internal.tbi.net/~max/zoddimpr.htm The Oddity of Hyrule: Your Impressions of Majora's Mask]</ref> Other elements of criticism included the low number of dungeons and the restrictions of the time limit,<ref>[http://thenoisingmachine.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/a-software-recommendation-the-legend-of-zelda-majoras-mask/ A Software Recommendation: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]</ref><ref>[http://www.cheatcc.com/wii/rev/legendofzeldatwilightprincessreview_adam.html The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Review/Preview for Nintendo Wii - Cheat CC]</ref> as well as the need for an Expansion Pak <ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/91766-Majoras-Mask-is-300th-Virtual-Console-Game Majoras Mask is 300th Virtual Console game - Escapist Magazine]</ref> | ||
The Virtual Console version of the game (see below) received similar praise from critics and fans alike, earning the distinction of being the 300th VC game to be available<ref>[http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-dlc-majora-s-mask-is-300th-virtual-console-title-132531.phtml | The Virtual Console version of the game (see below) received similar praise from critics and fans alike, earning the distinction of being the 300th VC game to be available<ref>[http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-dlc-majora-s-mask-is-300th-virtual-console-title-132531.phtml | ||
