What’s your favorite dungeon from the Legend of Zelda series?

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Dungeons are the time-honored challenge of many Zelda titles. Whether it’s a giant mechanic contraption, a hidden temple, or the literal insides of a giant fish, the Zelda series has many dungeons we remember, fondly or not.

As part of our Zelda Week coverage, I asked the Destructoid staff to choose a favorite from among the many, many dungeons of The Legend of Zelda series, and to write a little bit about why. Whether it’s the contraptions, tools, or boss fights therein, there are plenty of reasons to love a dungeon here. Let’s dive into it.

Nothing really sets the tone for a dungeon quite like the Forest Temple theme in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This is probably the first dungeon you’ll encounter as an adult, and it starts with that haunting percussion jingle, those eerie tones, that dancing synth that floats along the top. Oh, sorry, I got lost in the music and forgot about the Wolfos waiting to tear your face off at the entrance.

Seriously, the tone of the Forest Temple feels unlike most other Zelda experiences. From getting in the front door to navigating its winding, and sometimes literally twisting, hallways, to its ghostly Poe Sisters. And then, finally, a bout with Phantom Ganon that feels like Link coming to terms with his own nightmares. The Forest Temple was the area that assured me, we were no longer a kid, and things just got a lot more serious.

In the past, I’ve expressed some potentially controversial opinions about Ocarina of Time. While I do really like the game, I simply wasn’t in the time or place for it to have an impact on me the way it did on so many others. I don’t say this to ruffle feathers, as I don’t enjoy being a contrarian. Rather, I want to establish that even I recognize that