History TearJerker / TheLegendOfZeldaSpiritTracks

* The NonStandardGameOver scenes in this game can jerk a few tears. In this case, when Link's train takes too many hits it will burst into flames as [[SayMyName Zelda screams Link's name]] and the camera suddenly goes above the train and zooms away. The train is heard exploding as the music kicks in. It is like a fatal crash scene in a movie dealing with the loss of a loved one.

* Although it probably has more effect if you played ''Phantom Hourglass'' beforehand, finding [[spoiler:Linebeck's grave]] in ''Spirit Tracks'' is pretty darn depressing. In a mixture of SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming|Moments}} and TearJerker though, [[spoiler:the message on the grave says "Here rests the legendary Captain Linebeck."]]
* Also, [[spoiler:right before the final boss of Spirit Tracks, when Malladus kills Byrne.]]
* The trailer for ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSpiritTracks Spirit Tracks]]'' includes the scene where [[spoiler:[[ShipTease Link and Zelda hold hands]]]]; you'd expect this to be a happy moment in the game, right? Well, [[spoiler:it wasn't (just) that they were holding hands because they liked each other. They were holding hands because the Lokomos, their best allies, and Byrne, the man who pulled a HeelFaceTurn and sacrificed himself to save their lives, had just [[AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence ascended to a higher plane of existence]]. They had just been through the toughest, most exhilarating, craziest adventure in their lives, and ''they were the only ones who came out of it still alive''. The clasping hands wasn't just a ShipTease moment -- it was an affirmation that all they had left was each other.]]

* The trailer for ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSpiritTracks Spirit Tracks]]'' includes the scene where [[spoiler:[[ShipTease Link and Zelda hold hands]]]]; you'd expect this to be a happy moment in the game, right? Well, [[spoiler:it wasn't (just) that they were holding hands because they liked each other. They were holding hands because the Lokomo, their best allies, and Byrne, the man who pulled a HeelFaceTurn and sacrificed himself to save their lives, had just [[AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence ascended to a higher plane of existence]]. They had just been through the toughest, most exhilarating, craziest adventure in their lives, and ''they were the only ones who came out of it still alive''. The clasping hands wasn't just a ShipTease moment -- it was an affirmation that all they had left was each other.]]

* The NonStandardGameOver scenes in this game can jerk a few tears. In this case, when Link's train takes too many hits it will burst into flames as Zelda [[SayMyName Zelda screams Link's name]] and the camera suddenly goes above the train and zooms away. The train is heard exploding as the music kicks in. It is like a fatal crash scene in a movie dealing with loss of a loved one.

* Although it probably has more effect if you played ''Phantom Hourglass'' beforehand, finding [[spoiler:Linebeck's grave]] in ''Spirit Tracks'' is pretty darn depressing. In a mixture of [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming Heartwarming]] and {{Tear Jerker}} though, [[spoiler:the message on the grave says "Here rests the legendary Captain Linebeck."]]

* The [[GameOver Game Over]] scenes in this game can jerk a few tears. In it's prequel, Link's gasp before he fell sounded like his vision was blurring and he was beginning to pass out but in Spirit Tracks, it sounds like he's saying "[[YouHaveFailedMe I have failed everyone. I'm sorry...".]] The music is also heart-wrenching, especially since it starts with a lasting violin note.

* The trailer for ''SpiritTracks'' includes the scene where [[spoiler:[[ShipTease Link and Zelda hold hands]]]]; you'd expect this to be a happy moment in the game, right? Well, [[spoiler:it wasn't (just) that they were holding hands because they liked each other. They were holding hands because the Lokomo, their best allies, and Byrne, the man who pulled a HeelFaceTurn and sacrificed himself to save their lives, had just [[AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence ascended to a higher plane of existence]]. They had just been through the toughest, most exhilarating, craziest adventure in their lives, and ''they were the only ones who came out of it still alive''. The clasping hands wasn't just a ShipTease moment -- it was an affirmation that all they had left was each other.]]
* Disorientation Station. It's one of the many optional minigames/sidequests in SpiritTracks. A guard from Hyrule Castle is all the way out at that little station in the middle of nowhere, and he tells you that he and his friend went to find the treasure in the maze. He backed out after encountering a giant fire-breathing plant, but his friend continued searching, and hasn't come back. He asks you to go in and find him. While navigating the maze, you may encounter a message from the lost guard:

* Also, [[spoiler:Right before the final boss of Spirit Tracks, when Malladus kills Byrne.]]

* Although it probably has more effect if you played ''Phantom Hourglass'' beforehand, finding [[spoiler:Linebeck's grave]] in ''Spirit Tracks'' is pretty darn depressing. In a mixture of [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming Heartwarming]] and {{Tear Jerker}} though, [[spoiler: the message on the grave calls Linebeck something along the lines of 'A Legendary Sailor']].
** [[spoiler: "Here rests the legendary Captain Linebeck."]]
* Also, [[spoiler: Right before the final boss of Spirit Tracks, when Malladus kills Byrne.]]
* The trailer for ''SpiritTracks'' includes the scene where [[spoiler:[[ShipTease Link and Zelda hold hands]]]]; you'd expect this to be a happy moment in the game, right? Well, [[spoiler:it wasn't (just) that they were holding hands because they liked each other. They were holding hands because the Lokomo, their best allies, and Byrne, the man who pulled a HeelFaceTurn and sacrificed himself to save their lives, had just [[AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence ascended to a higher plane of existence]]. They had just been through the toughest, most exhilarating, craziest adventure in their lives, and ''they were the only ones who came out of it still alive.'' The clasping hands wasn't just a ShipTease moment -- it was an affirmation that all they had left was each other.]]

* Also, [[spoiler: Right before the final boss of Spirit Tracks, when Malladus kills Byrne. In my opinion, that was uncalled for.]]
* When I saw the trailer for ''SpiritTracks'' that included the scene where [[spoiler:[[ShipTease Link and Zelda hold hands]]]], I practically squealed and told myself I'd be a very happy gamer when I got to that part. Well, when I did...[[spoiler:It wasn't (just) that they were holding hands because they liked each other. They were holding hands because the Lokomo, their best allies, and Byrne, the man who pulled a HeelFaceTurn and sacrificed himself to save their lives, had just [[AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence ascended to a higher plane of existence]]. They had just been through the toughest, most exhilarating, craziest adventure in their lives, and ''they were the only ones who came out of it still alive.'' The clasping hands wasn't just a ShipTease moment -- it was an affirmation that all they had left was each other.]] I frickin' ''bawled.'' ...yes, I am a male troper. Can I get away with claiming they were ManlyTears?
** Permission to cry: Granted.
*** [[InelegantBlubbering Damn it, guys! I was almost all the way through!]]

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* [[spoiler:Byrne sacrificing himself.]]
* The sad little scene at Disorientation Station, in which one guard -- realizing that he's lost in TheMaze and has no chance of escaping -- leaves a farewell message to his best friend, urging him to go on with his life.
* Wrecking your train. Especially if an evil train crashes on you. Zelda's "AAAH! LINK!" scream should do the trick.

* TearJerker: [[spoiler:Byrne sacrificing himself.]]