

Maybe this is how it's always felt for everyone, but the game seems so focused on exploration vs puzzle solving. Very few puzzles really exist, the only temple that really feels like a modern Zelda temple is the spirit temple to me. So much of the game isn't what I picture in my head as Zelda, it's so much closer to a 3d Metroid but made more linear. I first played it when I was 6 but the last time I went through the n64 version I think I was a senior in high school over a decade ago. Sorry for the bump bit this thread inspired me to replay OOT. Even when there are deficiencies in the design of a specific dungeon, it’s redeemed by other factors (atmosphere, puzzles, enemy encounters, etc.) that keep the experience interesting and stimulating. But even so, I always love going through it due to the setting and general atmosphere. Some dungeons are certainly not as strong as others, such as the Shadow Temple with its linear path. The Water Temple is the one I’ve grown to appreciate the most over the years, but they’re all just so damn cool. It’s so hard to pick a favorite dungeon, specifically among the temples. But all of the other times were pretty expected. What also surprised me was the Spirit Temple taking almost as long as the Water Temple, but I think it just feels more brief since it’s split into two segments (young and adult). I guess the critical path is short when you know how to progress. It looks like Hyrule Castle has a bloody history, and was probably re-built many times.Was surprised to see that Jabu Jabu’s Belly was quite a bit quicker than Dodongo’s Cavern it always felt longer to me. This also means Zelda's mom was also killed (most likely). I think he actually killed the king of Hyrule, otherwise, people would have talked about him. He probably changed the whole layout, adding and changing rooms, bringing in monsters and getting rid of old inhabitants. Seven years later, Ganondorf took over the castle and made a moat of lava around it for protection from intruders. Obviously, Ganondorf made a few changes in the castle. Other people living in the castle are the guards, maybe some servants, and the few remaining Sheikah (who swore allegiance to the Royal Family ages ago). It is home to the royal family, which is Zelda, her father who is the king of Hyrule, her mother, who we presume is alive, and probably other relatives. Hyrule Castle is located far up north in Hyrule. But I'm here to give some straight-up facts.


All you do is sneak through the courtyard. I decided to make this post on Hyrule Castle, a place in the game where almost no information is give. I haven't written in a long time, but this is mainly because not one person gave me a suggestion on what to write.
