The Water Temple in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is infamous among players.
Many struggled with its intricate design, water level mechanics, and maze-like structure—but why exactly did it feel so difficult?
In this video, a professional game planner breaks down the level design of the Water Temple to uncover the reasons behind its frustration and brilliance!
✅ Why players got lost so easily—The impact of layered vertical design
✅ The water level mechanic—Brilliant concept or design flaw?
✅ The difficulty in finding small keys—Fair challenge or oversight?
✅ What makes the temple memorable despite its frustration
✅ If remade today, how could it be improved?
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