Project Restoration is a 2019 Mod for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D on the Nintendo 3DS, focusing on mechanical fidelity and quality-of-life enhancements; players experience the core Adventure gameplay loop while benefiting from restored features originally present in the N64 version, alongside various bug fixes applied to the 3DS framework.
This title is a significant modification, or "mod," built upon the foundation of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, released for the Nintendo 3DS platform in 2019. As an Adventure game, its core appeal lies in revisiting a beloved experience while introducing substantial alterations to the established mechanics.
The primary value proposition of this modification is the selective reintroduction of gameplay elements and features that were present in the original Nintendo 64 version of the game but were altered or removed in the 3DS remake. For players familiar with both versions, this offers a chance to experience a hybrid iteration that blends modern presentation with classic design choices.
The experience centers on customization and fidelity to the source material's history. It functions as an enhancement layer over the existing 3D adventure framework. While the underlying narrative and setting of Termina remain the same, the way Link interacts with the world and its systems is subject to change based on the mod's implementation.
This modification focuses heavily on mechanical parity and quality-of-life improvements:
As a modification, this project does not introduce new story arcs, official downloadable content (DLC), or standalone expansions. Its content consists entirely of alterations, additions, and restorations applied directly to the existing game code and assets of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D.
This specific version is designed exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It was initially made available in 2019.