The sheer amount of creativity thatMinecraftpermits is the reason why the sandbox title has sustained its popularity over the past decade or so, and the community that keeps it alive is awash with talented individuals and whole teams. As avideo game with near-infinite replayability, it’s hardly surprising that there are so many interesting structures, contraptions, and real-to-life recreations that are constantly being imagined and actualized in the blocky world. Amidst all that the fan base has to offer, there is another project coming to life which reimagines a very popular, old school game.
The YouTube channel Project Terminacraft is showcasing a series of videos in which the developer, as well as a handful of volunteer creative types, is recreating the whole ofThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s MaskwithinMinecraft. The latest video, episode three, gives a brief overview of what’s been worked on recently. Specifically, it shows what happens in Clock Town when the titular clock strikes midnight on the third day. It also talks about how some additional skins have been created for NPCs, as well as some new building interiors.
The brief video also shows one of the most infamous aspects of the original Nintendo 64 game, thecreepyMajora’s Maskmoon that looms above. For those who never played the game when it was released way back in 2000, the story basically centers around the world of Termina, which is in danger of being destroyed by the moon’s collision within three days. Anyone who does remember the original game will also remember just how sinister and unsettling the face of the moon was, and thisMinecraftadaptation seems to have captured that quite well.
The project has been going for some years now, with a brief hiatus in between. There’s no release date as of yet, but Project Terminacraft is determined to recreate the whole game.Minecraftis no stranger to people recreating other video game assets, and it really shows off the building mechanics of the open world game, as well as the dedication and skill within the community.
It’s hard to say how long it will be before the recreation is complete, but it’s a testament tothe longevity ofMinecraft, as well as the creativity that millions of fans are willing to portray. It’s no small feat turning something into a blocky version of its original self, but to remake an entire game, including scripted sequences and cut scenes, is something that should be applauded.
Minecraftis available now on Mobile, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One and legacy platforms.
