Hyrule Castle

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## **Stage Info**

Near the center of Hyrule, at the heart of Castle Town, stands the majestic Hyrule Castle. Home to Princess Zelda and the King of Hyrule, Link and Ganon ultimately find themselves here, at the epicenter in the fight versus good and evil. This version of Hyrule Castle is based off of the *Ocarina of Time* iteration, in particular, and recurs throughout the *Smash* series.

## **Stage Layout**

A large main platform about half the size of Final Destination lies at the stage's center, with three small floating platforms running in a left-right-left upwards stack on the tower it is attached to. To its left is a somewhat lower platform that is slanted left, and to its right is another flat platform about the 2/3 the size of Battlefield. On this platform is the "tent", an open portion of roofing that players can fight within. In the *Smash* community, the Tent is famous for being a place to easily rack up combos.

## **Stage Hazards**

### **Tornado**

Affectionately called the "nado" amongst the *Smash 64* community, this Ganondorf-sized tornado will appear at random throughout the map. It has several movement options, including remaining static, moving back and forth, and even honing-in and chasing nearby fighters! Those caught up in the tornado's path will be held within it for two seconds before being tossed high into the air, being dealt 14% damage along with that heavy, sudden knockback. For characters who've racked up enough damage, it is even possible for them to be KO'd by the tornado.

## **Soundtrack**

* **The Legend of Zelda**
	+ Overworld Theme
	+ Overworld Theme - This track is an orchestrated remix of the overworld theme from *The Legend of Zelda*. This version also focuses on brass, but also prominently features strings and woodwinds. It was originally named "Great Bay", after the stage it played on in *Super Smash Bros. Melee*. [SSBM]
	+ Overworld Theme - This is another orchestrated remix of the overworld theme from *The Legend of Zelda*, which debuted in *Super Smash Bros. Brawl*. It includes a quieter section which focuses on woodwinds and strings, which then builds to an original climax. [SSBB]
	+ Overworld & Underworld -This track is a remix and combination of the overworld and dungeon themes from *The Legend of Zelda*. As before, the overworld section focuses on brass, while the underworld portion focuses on strings and woodwinds, eventually bringing the strings to the forefront for an original refrain. [SSB4]
	+ The Legend of Zelda Medley -This is a remixed medley of various tracks and jingles from *The Legend of Zelda* and *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*. It begins with the series main theme, leading into the 'puzzle solved' jingle, then into the original *Zelda* title theme, followed by its dungeon theme, before transitioning into Zelda's Lullaby and ending with the 'item obtained' jingle. The overall style is Latin-inspired and heavily acoustic, with focus on guitars and percussion including castanets and shakers. [SSBB]
	+ Title Theme - An orchestration of the title theme which uses a heavy choir for the opening and proceeds onwards with a combination of orchestra and choir. When the track reaches the segment witht he Dungeon theme the swore switches to a single violin backed by a powerful organ. [SSBB]
	+ Title Theme -This track is a remix of *The Legend of Zelda'*s overworld theme, most closely resembling the *A Link to the Past* version with heavy brass and marching percussion. This arrangement was originally named "Hyrule Castle Stage", after the stage it played on in the original *Super Smash Bros.* [SSB]

* **The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past**
	+ Dark World -This track is a remix of the music that would play in most outside areas of the Dark World in *The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past*. It is notably much calmer than the original, using plucked strings, an accordion, and a single viola. [SSBB]
	+ Dark World -This track is a remixed medley of the Dark World theme and its dungeon theme from *The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past*. Compared to the previous remix, it is much more orchestral and dramatic, with prominent brass and percussion. [SSB4]
	+ Hidden Mountain & Forest -This arrangement is an orchestral remix of the music tracks that play in Dark Mountain (Death Mountain when in its Dark World state) and the Skeleton Forest (The Lost Woods when in its Dark World state) from *The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past*. It notably incorporates some Latin elements, such as acoustic guitar and piano.
	+ Overworld Theme

* **The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time**
	+ Hyrule Field Theme
	+ Hyrule Field Theme -This track is a remix of the Hyrule Field theme from *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*, which played in Hyrule Field, Hyrule Castle, Death Mountain Trail, Zora's River, Zora's Fountain, and Lake Hylia during the daytime. It essentially plays as a remastered version of the original song. [SSBB]
	+ Ocarina of Time Medley -As the title would imply, this arrangement is a remix of several music pieces in *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*. This track starts as a remix of Zelda's Lullaby, then transitions into Sun's Song, a small extract of Minuet of Forest and Bolero of Fire, all remixed on an ocarina to be reminiscent of how Link would play these songs on the Ocarina of Time. A very small part is taken from the Boss introduction theme, remixed on a piano, before reverting back to the ocarina to remix the Windmill Hut, which is the basis for the Song of Storms. After this, the arrangement switches to a full orchestra in order to remix the Lon Lon Ranch theme (which is the basis for Epona's Song), the Temple of Time theme (the basis for the Song of Time), and Saria's Song. The Saria's Song remix could be considered a remix of The Lost Woods, as under normal circumstances, Link would not play the full song on his ocarina, but if he plays the piece to Darunia, Saria's Song will be extended. After Saria's Song ends, the song will loop, reverting back to ocarina-based remixes. [SSBB]
	+ Sara's Song / Middle Boss Battle -This track is a fusion of two tracks of music from *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*: Saria's Song and the mid-boss battle theme. It also incorporates the fanfare that plays when Link defeats a main boss in *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*. While still leading with woodwinds, it uses much more playful orchestration compared to the original songs, with prominent strings and elements of techno music. [SSB4]
	+ Saria's Theme -This track, which debuted in *Melee*, is a remix of Saria's Song from *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*, which plays in the Lost Woods and can be played on the Ocarina. It uses similar instrumentation, leading with flute and oboe and also including plucked strings and a tambourine. [SSBM]
	+ Song of Storms -For the most part, this sequenced track is a remix of The Windmill Hut theme from *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*, the inspiration behind the Song of Storms, but this arrangement also features an original interlude, the music that played in cutscenes involving Ganondorf, and the Serenade of Water. The Song of Storms is featured on accordion, ocarina, and keyboards, while the Serenade of Water segment of this arrangement is played solely with ocarina and harp, like how Link and Sheik would play the song within *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*. [SSBB]

* **The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening**
	+ Tal Tal heights -Though named after the theme for the Tal Tal Mountain Range from *The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening*, this theme only comprises a small portion of the track. Instead, it is mainly a remix of the music piece that played in the overworld of Koholint Island from the same game, which is itself a remix of *The Legend of Zelda*'s main theme. The Koholint Island theme was also used for the overworlds of Holdrum and Labrynna in *The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages* and *Seasons*, respectively. This remix is faster-paced than its original version, using a drum-and-bass-inspired techno style and including a newly-composed bridge. [SSBB]

* **The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures**
	+ Village of the Blue Maiden -This track is taken directly from *The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures*, where it plays in the Village of the Blue Maiden. It is an arrangement of the theme for Kakariko Village, which first appeared in *The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past*.

* **The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess**
	+ Main Theme (OST Rearrange) - Though credited as a port, this track is actually an adaptation of the track from the Official Soundtrack.. The soundbytes within the track are direct ports however. [SSBB]

* **The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds**
	+ Hyrule Main Theme
	+ Lorule Main Theme
	+ Yuga Battle

* **The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes**
	+ Main Theme - Remix of the Main Theme. Like the original, it primarily uses acoustic instruments with tin whistle, accordion, and acoustic guitar, but also introduces synthesized elements and a steady, swung drumbeat.
	+ Woodlands