Daily Debate: Do You Play Certain Zelda Games During Certain Seasons?
Posted on August 29 2022 by Chakell Herbert
With August coming to a close and fall just around the corner (my absolute favorite time of year!) I have a seasonal to-do list. Some of the most important things on that list are playthroughs of games like Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, and Majora’s Mask. Why? Because these Zelda games have some of the darkest areas and quests in my humble opinion!
As a lover of all things Halloween and spooky at this time of year, I love playing through spooktacular temples like the Shadow Temple or Arbiter’s Grounds! I am not one for horror, but I do like to feel the adrenaline rush that hits when you’re sneaking around in video games with a creepy atmosphere (or in other words, the entirety of Majora’s Mask)! Some creepy areas in Zelda really just set the mood for the whole season, and I love it; so, I always wait to play them during the fall! Although, I do love riding my horse through the peaceful autumn-like atmosphere of Akkala in Breath of the Wild as well! Perhaps the sequel will have some new areas with fall vibes, too! Like in the beautiful featured fan art of this post! I just love all the feelings that come with autumn!
What about you? Do you like to play certain Zelda games at certain times of the year? Are you looking forward to spooky season? Let me know in the comments!
Artwork: Jessica Smith
Chakell (pronounced shuh-kell) is an associate editor for Zelda Dungeon! She has loved The Legend of Zelda series since she was a little girl because of its equal mix of princesses, besting bad guys, and heartfelt stories. Chakell lives in the overall tame state of Utah, but holds onto her childhood hopes to find an adventure in her backyard one day. She has a degree in English and is a full-time editor for a magazine. You can usually find her gaming (obviously), laughing with her husband, taking a long time to tell stories because she keeps getting distracted; getting sucked into books and podcasts; or snuggling her cute Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.