The Legend of Zelda is arguably one of the most successful video game franchises of history.
As the player you take on the role of Link, the protagonist of the game, who is often
tasked with rescuing Princess Zelda.
Classic.
It’s a family-friendly game that we all have enjoyed at some point in our lives...however,
I think we can safely say that we have everlasting PTSD from particular songs the games have
haunted us with, and you bet that's what we’re going to be talking about today.
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Ok, now that’s covered, let's jump into our list of the Top 10 Creepiest Legend of
Zelda Songs.
10 Goron Mines - Twilight Princess We’re starting on a high here with our number
Ten.
Goron Mines is a creepy tuned that plays as you as the play are making your way through
the Goron Mines.
You are forced to navigate through a lava-filled dungeon while encountering enemies like Dodongo.
Now, this big boss battle pits you as Link against Fyrus, the Twilight Igniter.
A beast engulfed in flames who you must attempt to defeat while this HORRIFYING melody is
playing.
Just listen.
Yep, if the flaming creatures weren’t enough, you’re also forced to listen to a score
that sounds like someone dropped a xylophone down some stairs.
No-thank-you.
9 Forest Temple - Ocarina of Time So, this creepy tune comes as Link exits the
Temple of Time.
You come face-to-face with Death Mountain in the distance, which is as unnerving as
ever, as you’re forced to navigate around the market which is run down and littered
with zombie-like-creatures called ReDeads.
And when I say littered, I mean, they are EVERYWHERE.
Facing a bunch of undeads while listening to a score that sounds like hail pitter-pattering
on your window while an otherworldly voice is humming in the background.
Even worse, around the 1 minute mark it begins to sound like in-pain voices are reaching
out to you for help, I mean, that could just be me, but take a listen.
8 Dark Beast Ganon Fight - Twilight Princess Now this gem occurs during the final batter
in Twilight Princess, so of course the devs had to include one hell of a creepy tune to
go along with the intense showdown between you and Ganondorf.
While up against the giant boar he charges around the perimeter of the map, vanishing
and reappearing...a lot of the time, right on top of you.
Yeah!
Not ideal.
And the intense beats of this score while you’re trying to slay the beast is the added
fear on top of this hellish cake.
The thumping paired with upbeat keyboard sends you one hell of an emotional journey.
7 Guardians Awaken - Skyward Sword Now this theme plays when you as Link enter
the Silent Realm in Skyward Sword.
Silent Realm holds the Guardians, the protectors of the realm who are awakened when Link fails
to collect one of the Tears of Light within the allotted amount of time, or when he steps
into the “waking water”.
Your only options once the creatures are awakened are to run and hide or collect tears without
getting hit.
One hit from the guardians will send you right back to the beginning where you will have
to complete the trial all over again...which is pretty damn hard when you have music blaring
down your headphones that sounds like it was created by Aliens from Mars.
It’s synthy and jarring, and could be the theme to any classic John Carpenter movie.
6 The First Half of the Blizzeta Battle - Twilight Princess
This creepy score is once again brought to us by Twilight Princess...which I can safely
say I will not be playing.
Ever Again.
During the Blizzeta Boss Showcase we’re first greeted by music that sounds like it
belong above a child's cradle, and when you involve kids, I’m out.
Hard out.
The worst part comes however when the boss loses their shit, turns around teeth showing
and red eyes penetrating your soul and begins to attack you.
The music intensifies, sounding like a distorted christmas song that took a journey to hell.
Take a listen.
5 Final Hours - Majora’s Mask This tasty tune comes from Majora’s Mask
during the Final Day, aka the third and final day Link has before the Moon crashes into
Clown Town.
Joyous.
Citizens of Clock Town are now in a state of fear upon this impending doom, and the
music that plays reflects that.
Eerie bells, and a sad melody whirling in and out while you complete whatever tasks
you have yet to resolve.
Take a listen.
I shed a tear.
4 Shadow Temple - Ocarina of Time First things first, I hate that Shadow Temple,
HATE IT.
As Link you navigate through it entering room such as the Taunting Rooms of Illusion, or
Dungeon Map Room.
Creepy.
The former is filled with voices speaking words of hatred and death towards your character,
and the latter, well it's once again filled with our favourite baddies the RedDead, good
stuff.
Now in the Temple you will eventually face off against the Phantom Shadow Beast, Bongo
Bongo, who is arguably one of the hardest bosses in the game.
So of course, we should have an equally menacing score to go with the menacing beast, right?
Well to sum it up briefly the music sounds like you’re descending into hell.
The moans of tortured souls, the banging of drums, and the feeling like you’re at some
kind of ritualistic ceremony is enough to drive me away from this game forever.
3 Majora’s Incarnation - Majora’s Mask Majora’s Incarnation is the second form
of a boss from Majora’s Mask.
The first form being the mask itself, and second being a much more humanoid looking
creature.
The score fits perfectly with the monster, as you as Link battle to defeat the Incarnation
which is erratic, disorientating, and leaves a trail of afterimages in its wake.
It’s a synthy masterpiece that makes you want to pull out your best moonwalk on the
dance floor, but when you pair it with the battle it becomes one hell of a creepy nightmare
for the player.
2 Ikana Valley - Majora’s Mask This devilish tune comes at Ikana Canyon,
cursed land home to the dead and vengeful spirits filled with hate.
Lovely.
The land is also home to areas such as the Ikana Graveyard, Ikana Well, and the Spirit
House.
All offering up their own creepy elements and surprises.
I mean , my biggest question is why Link doesn’t have severe PTSD after the horrors he’s
faced over the years?
Poor guy.
Now this theme gives the player some major anxiety.
It creates a sense of violence and torture in a very haunted area.
It is fitting music for a destroyed location run rampant with evil spirits.
1 Fire Temple from Ocarina of Time Yet another Temple where you must navigate
around lava that resemble the fires of mount doom!
FUN!
This trial pits you up against a fiery red dragon who is trapping you on a platform surrounded
by lava.
Now conquering the worm-like beast isn’t too challenging for a long-time player of
the game, the most challenging aspect is not throwing yourself into the fiery pits while
being made to listen to the most disturbing score imaginable.
Seriously, I’m triggered.
The score is like a lot of the others on our list, filled with synth, viking-style humming
and unsettling chants.
But, what makes this a thousand times worse, is the distortion during certain parts of
the music, making it sound like Satan’s children are calling to you from the fiery
pits.
Well there we have it guys.
What did you think?
Do you still have nightmares or low-key emotional instability because of these songs?
Let us know in the comments down below, as well as if we missed any of your favourites.
Perhaps we can do a part 2.
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