The ninth and final instalment of a Zelda: Ocarina of Time dungeon replay series focuses on Inside Ganon’s Castle, bringing the journey from the Great Deku Tree through the Spirit Temple to its endgame challenge. The writer describes the castle as a compact but fully fledged dungeon, with a boss key, distinctive puzzle rooms, a final fight and a unique item.
The castle’s rooms revisit mechanics from earlier temples without simply repeating their layouts. The writer particularly enjoys the room inspired by the Spirit Temple, while recalling that a hidden tunnel revealed by the Lens of Truth made the Light room unsettling on an earlier playthrough. The sequence then shifts from puzzles to combat, building tension as Link climbs towards the final floor.
At the summit, Ganondorf’s performance on the organ, with Princess Zelda floating nearby, remains a memorable moment for the writer. They found the first battle less difficult than expected, but described the later fight against Ganon as an exciting finale. In this playthrough, the Megaton Hammer handled much of the battle before Link retrieved the Master Sword for the finishing blow.
The article also reflects on the ending and its emotional effect, including the final escape from the collapsing castle and the credits accompanied by Zelda’s lullaby. Looking ahead to playing the game again on Switch 2, the writer calls the castle a fitting victory lap for the adventure, while noting that its final confrontation felt less intense than remembered.
Sources: Nintendo Life.