Classic Zelda Games Now Playable on iOS: Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask Make Their Debut
In exciting news for fans of The Legend of Zelda series, two classic games, Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask, can now be played natively on iOS devices. This breakthrough comes hot on the heels of a fan-made port of Twilight Princess for PC and mobile platforms.
Last month, developer Chris Sotraidis successfully got Ocarina of Time running on iOS and iPadOS for the first time, using a modified version of the community’s Ship of Harkinian port. Fast forward a few weeks, and he’s done it again—this time with the beloved sequel, Majora’s Mask.
In a tweet, Sotraidis shared, “After Ocarina, everyone asked me to bring Majora’s Mask over next. So here it is.” He emphasized that this isn’t just an emulator; it’s called MaskPad, built on the earlier successful porting efforts by the community.
What’s even cooler? The game features native controller support, meaning you can easily pair a Bluetooth controller and dive straight into the action. Of course, touch controls, as well as keyboard and mouse, are also available for those who prefer them.
This whole adventure started with an unexpected shower thought from Sotraidis. While vacationing in Bangkok, he pondered, “Has anyone ever natively ported Zelda to iPhone?” Turns out, he was onto something big!
The decompilation community has been on fire lately, actively working to reverse-engineer classic games and transform them into formats suitable for modern devices. This year alone has seen a plethora of retro games get the treatment, leading to exciting new ports and modifications. Not only did we see this with Zelda, but also with titles like Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie.
With ongoing fan projects breathing new life into these classics, it’s a great time to be a retro gaming enthusiast! So, whether you’re revisiting these adventures or experiencing them for the first time, the world of Zelda is now just a tap away on your iOS device.
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