Zelda Every Appearance of Death Mountain Ranked
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Zelda Every Appearance of Death Mountain Ranked
Death Mountain has been a mainstay in the Legend of Zelda franchise. Here's every appearance of it in the games. One of the Zelda areas that appears in games most often is Death Mountain. This large, often-volcanic mountain is present in almost a dozen games, dating all the way back to the original Legend of Zelda. It's typically home to the same things, whether that be a fire-themed dungeon, the Gorons, or boiling lava pools. But, not all versions of Death Mountain are created equal. Sometimes, Death Mountain is really cool, while other times, it's somewhat standard and frankly, a little boring. Here are all of the different versions of Death Mountain, ranked. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Legend of Zelda
As one of the final levels in the original Legend of Zelda, Death Mountain is home to Lynels and other strong enemies. Like some other iterations of Death Mountain, boulders will rain down from the mountain and damage Link if he is hit by them. This version of Death Mountain serves as the home of Level-9, which is the final dungeon and where you can find and battle Ganon, who is keeping Princess Zelda hostage here. While it gets points for being the original, this Death Mountain is somewhat nondescript and a little plain, which is of course, the fault of it being so old. But, it would be expanded on from this point and made to be a great location in future installments. Twilight Princess
While many of those installments are fantastic, the one in Twilight Princess is kind of "meh." It has some of the classic staples of Death Mountain — Gorons, lava, lots of rocky terrain — but it's kind of boring. It's not very large compared to many other iterations of Death Mountain, and there isn't much to see or do. The Goron Mines, which serve as the dungeon for this area, is far from Twilight Princess's best dungeon, as well, so the dungeon here is not redeeming this version of Death Mountain. Cadence of Hyrule
Cadence of Hyrule, a rhythm-based game , has a version of Hyrule that features many staple locations of the series, including the Lost Woods, Kakariko Village, and even Death Mountain. This version of Death Mountain is randomly-generated, like many of the locations in this game. But, it's still very cool. In it, the player can find the Temple of Storms, an important location on the player's quest. The waterfalls are a nice touch, and the music hits hard. Four Swords
Acting as the third stage in the game, Death Mountain makes its appearance in the rare but underrated Four Swords. Here, the finaly Great Fairy and Key are found. It is the typical volcanic mountain range with lava, enemies, fire, and rocks tumbling. The boss here is kind of fun but a bit strange. Gouen, as its called, is a ball of fire that bounces around shooting flames. The Four Links will need to dodge the flames while waiting for an opening. It's a cool rendition of Death Mountain, despite its simplicity. Hyrule Warriors
Hyrule Warriors is a fun diversion from regular Zelda titles that. With the upcoming sequel, based on the events of Breath of the Wild, this series is now being reinvigorated. But, the original has a lot to offer to Zelda fans who didn't give it a fair shake. One of the locales that serves as a level option is Death Mountain. It's modeled after its appearance in Ocarina of Time and has classic landmarks like Goron City and the classic circular smoke ring over the crater. It's a great bit of fan service and it looks stunning brought into modern graphics. Four Swords Adventures
Chapter 3 of Four Swords Adventures is Death Mountain, with each section covering a different part of the area. The first section takes place in the Death Mountain Foothills, which is a great little bit of grassy terrain mixed with fiery puzzles. Then, the four Links make their way up the Mountain Path to the third section, the Tower of Flames. This iteration of Death Mountain takes inspiration from its appearance in Link to the Past, but still has a lot to offer in terms of gameplay and aesthetic value. Breath of the Wild
In Breath of the Wild, Death Mountain stands tall, looming in the background of most of Hyrule. This iteration of Death Mountain is absolutely massive, towering over almost everything but the highest Hebra peaks. This volcano is home to one of the four Divine Beasts — Vah Rudania — and . It's definitely a great appearance for Death Mountain, but it doesn't expand much on the conventions already set in place by past games. The Goron mines are definitely cool, but the mountain itself is far from the coolest place in this version of Hyrule. A Link Between Worlds
Much of the Hyrule that exists in is a direct copy and paste from the game's predecessor, A Link to the Past. However, there are some changes in certain areas, including Death Mountain. Here, there is now a cave system with different puzzles and platforming challenges to complete. There is also a new area, Rosso's Ore Mine. Overall, this is a cool expansion on an existing iteration of Death Mountain, but it doesn't compare to the original. Adventure of Link
The second entry in the Zelda series, The Adventure of Link, has been a game for decades, with everyone either loving or hating it. It definitely took some interesting turns from the rest of the series, introducing a new side-scrolling mechanic. It's also home to one of the many appearances of Death Mountain. In this classic game, Death Mountain is a confusing maze with many dead-ends and dangerous lava pits. It really gives it the feeling of living up to its name, and it provided a difficult challenge that many games somewhat lack. Skyward Sword
doesn't contain a Death Mountain, technically, but it does have the Eldin Volcano which functions as basically the same thing: a mountainous volcano with fire-themed enemies and a lava- and fire-themed dungeon. The route up to the volcano is cool, filled with lava, rocks, bomb flowers, and all the staples of a Death Mountain climb. The Mogma are fun, and the Earth Temple at the finale of this chapter is definitely a memorable one with a cool boss. Ocarina of Time
One of the most memorable iterations of Death Mountain comes from Ocarina of Time. Here, Link needs to scale the first portion of the mountain to enter Dodongo's Cavern as one of the dungeons in the sections of the game where he's a child. Then, as an adult, Link will need to scale to the top of the mountain to enter the Fire Temple. This Death Mountain is fantastic. It requires serious climbing skills, it has huge boulders that can end Link's quest in a matter of seconds, the is open to the player, and the Fire Temple is super fun. A Link to the Past
One of the original appearances of Death Mountain is also the best. In A Link to the Past, Death Mountain appears in both the Light World, where it's home to the third dungeon, the Tower of Hera, and the Dark World, where Ganon's Castle resides. Death Mountain in this game is only volcanic in the Dark World, but it's fantastic and well-designed in both. It covers and has a ton of caves, nooks, and things to explore and find. The exterior of the mountain, interior of the caves, and the various dungeons located here are all just terrific, making this easily the best iteration of Death Mountain around.