History NightmareFuel / HyruleWarriors

* Because this game combines different places from the ''Zelda'' timeline, some of Link's [[RoguesGallery deadliest adversaries]] get to make a comeback. From [[BigBad Ga]][[DarkIsEvil non]][[HijackedByGanon dorf]], to
[[DangerouslyGenreSavvy Zant]], to [[BloodKnight Ghi]][[FlamingDevil ra]][[ShapeshifterWeapon him]], all the way up to The [[EldritchAbomination Im]][[MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily pri]][[SealedEvilInACan soned]] (A.K.A. ClippedWingAngel ''[[BiggerBad De]][[TheDreaded mise]]'' who is thankfully not present himself).

* Because this game combines different places from the ''Zelda'' timeline, some of Link's [[RoguesGallery deadliest adversaries]] get to make a comeback. From [[BigBad Ga]][[DarkIsEvil non]][[HijackedByGanon dorf]], to [[DangerouslyGenreSavvy Zant]], to [[BloodKnight Ghi]][[FlamingDevil ra]][[ShapeshifterWeapon him]], all the way up to The [[EldritchAbomination Im]][[MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily pri]][[SealedEvilInACan soned]] (A.K.A. ClippedWingAngel ''[[BiggerBad De]][[TheDreaded mise]]'' who is thankfully not present himself).

*** And sure enough, this scenario is played out in the Rewards Map challenge [[http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/dynastywarriors/images/3/32/Gold_Skulltula_Reward_DLC_03_-_HW.png/revision/latest?cb=20150131213141 The Giant's Gather]]. In this challenge, which is a reenactment of ''Majora's Mask'', Majora's Mask takes control of Lana and has her attempt to bring down the Moon on the Sealed Grounds. Young Link must gather four giant Bokoblins to thwart her plan, then [[BeatTheCurseOutOfHim bring her back to her senses]]. Then the Mask Summons two King Dodongos in a last ditch effort to finish Young Link off. Even in a spin off game, Majora's Mask is still frightening. See it all [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYu-frQTIhk here]].

* Apparently [[KingMook King]] [[DinosaursAreDragons Do]][[KillItWithFire don]][[ReptilesAreAbhorrent go]] is enough of one in-universe to make ''[[{{Badass}} Da]][[DropTheHammer ru]][[LargeAndInCharge ni]][[SiliconBasedLife a]]'' of all people run for cover. The same guy who (later into the game as it was) proclaimed that ''[[DarkIsEvil Ga]][[MadeOfEvil non]][[MagnificentBastard dorf]] himself'' didn't faze him.

* King Dodongo isn't the only old-time boss to get a makeover.
** [[BigCreepySpider Gohma]] now has an unbreakable carapace on its forelegs, which it uses to protect itself ''every'' time you attack him. Yes, even if you AttackItsWeakPoint, it blocks that without fail. The only opening is when it unleashes its EyeBeams, and there's nothing forcing it to use that attack. This thing will ''devastate'' your army if left unchecked. And it's ''fast''.
** Manhandla's gotten one hell of an upgrade. Remember how it used to be four Pac-Man heads attached to a square? Now it's four giant Venus Flytraps lined with razor-sharp teeth attached to a tightly-closed flower. ''Made of metal.'' And the heads are indestructible - only by stunning them can you expose the crystal at the flower's center, the one weak spot on the entire thing. Oh, and its intro involves it bursting out of the ground and trying to eat the camera.

* Then there's the most terrifying part of the game.[[spoiler: After executing a flawless XanatosGambit where he wins no matter the outcome, the revived Ganondorf amasses an army to assail Hyrule Castle and take the complete Triforce, [[TheBadGuyWins which he successfully accomplishes]]. But that's not the scary part. Oh no. The kicker? The very reason he wins is because he is a ''[[VillainProtagonist playable character in the main story up to and ending with the part where he gets the completed Triforce]].'' In other words, '' '''you helped him win.''' '' That's right, '''you''', '' '''the player''' '', stole the single most powerful artifact in the ''Zelda'' universe while playing as its most dangerous villain. [[WhatTheHellHero Hope you can live with yourself, Hero]].]]
--> [[IronicEcho Yes,]] [[{{Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime}} I owe it all]] [[CallBack to you]], [[NiceJobBreakingItHero kid!]]
** [[PaintingTheFourthWall Read that statement of his again, and wonder who he's talking to.]] [[FridgeHorror Brrr...]]

** [[spoiler: With the upcoming Boss Pack's Japanese Trailer we're already treated to some nasty surprises. ''Multiple'' [[ThatOneBoss giant bosses]] being fought ''simultaneously'' as in "[[DivideAndConquer not separate]], ''[[ZergRush together at the same time]]''" which includes [[LivingShadow dark versions]] of some of them (''including'' Ganon as if he wasn't already frightening enough), but that's not even the most scary aspect of it, oh no siree...It's '' '''[[AnimalisticAbomination Ga]][[MadeOfEvil non]]''' '' being playable that's worthy of [[BringMyBrownPants bowel-loosening horror]]. [[UpToEleven He even needed his own mode just to be playable dubbed]] "[[UnstoppableRage Ganon's Fury]]". While it ''is'' among the ultimate fanservice to finally play as the dark beast who terrorized Hyrule for millennia, take notice of how Ganon seems to be more powerful here than when you fought him, with his special attack being Ganondorf's strong attack on steroids, [[LightningBruiser attacking at a much faster speed than his boss fight]], ''[[TheJuggernaut towering over every other giant boss and easily taking them down without special items]]''. And his weak point smash has him summon his [[WeaponOfChoice trademark]] [[ProngsOfPoseidon trident]], which he is still shown to be adept with by jump slashing several hundred feet into the air and]] ''[[spoiler: [[HolyShitQuotient ''throwing it into the hapless giant boss]]]]''.

* [[spoiler: This version of Ganon added two gigantic horns to his design. However, they aren't ''just'' horns for show, they're also ''[[https://33.media.tumblr.com/c2515fba70c92a52e13401d627d6c51c/tumblr_nabob3cMhL1s7d7wco1_1280.jpg gigantic mouths that split open and fire bullet like projectiles at you]]'' and can actually be ''[[ShowsDamage broken apart]]''.]]

** [[BadassAdorable Young]] [[LegacyCharacter Link]] also counts since he's transformed into the Fierce Deity before he [[DeathFromAbove slashes the screen from up high]]. Especially if he has the Vengeful Deity's Mask which comes with a ''very'' [[EvilWeapon evil looking sword]].

** The fact that said shrine includes [[{{Shotacon}} Young Link]] and [[BestialityIsDepraved Wolf Link]] is a bit [[{{Squick}} disturbing]].

* Apparently [[KingMook King]] [[DinosaursAreDragons Do]][[KillItWithFire don]][[ReptilesAreAbhorrent go]] is enough of one in-universe to make ''[[{{Badass}} Da]][[DropTheHammer ru]][[LargeAndInCharge ni]][[SiliconBasedLife a]]'' of all people run for cover. The same guy who (later into the game as it was) proclaimed that ''[[spoiler:[[AnimalisticAbomination Ga]][[MadeOfEvil non]] himself]]'' didn't faze him.
* Every time the [[BadassAdorable adorable Young Link]] [[OhCrap has to]] [[NightmareFace activate]] [[SuperMode his Focus Spirit]].

** The Temple of Souls stage is a clear example of how terrifying Ganondorf can be. The stage starts off pretty good with the only concerning thing being Link's [[AcquiredSituationalNarcissism growing overconfidence]]. But after the heroes manage to clear out the magic keeps, [[spoiler: [[TheVamp Cia]] [[BatmanGambit lures Link to the Sorceress Room]] and uses the recently nurtured darkness in his heart to spawn several [[TheHeartless Dark Links]] [[WhyWontYouDie that continuously respawn]]. [[TemptingFate Things can't get any worse right?]] '' '''Wrong!''' '' [[FromBadToWorse Ganondorf unexpectedly rears his with his army in tow, intent on taking the Triforce pieces]]. The reaction is a MassOhCrap from ''everyone'', and Zelda in particular orders an ''immediate'' full-scale retreat. Keep in mind that he wasn't even at full power at that time. Even at his weakest, Ganondorf is ''that'' damn frightening and powerful.]]

** The Temple of Souls stage is a clear example of how terrifying Ganondorf can be. The stage starts off pretty good with the only concerning thing being Link's [[AcquiredSituationalNarcissism growing overconfidence]]. But after the heroes manage to clear out the magic keeps, [[spoiler: [[TheVamp Cia]] [[BatmanGambit lures Link to the Sorceress Room]] and uses the recently nurtured darkness in his heart to spawn several [[TheHeartless Dark Links]] [[WhyWontYouDie that continuously respawn]]. [[TemptingFate Things can't get any worse right?]] '' '''Wrong!''' '' [[FromBadToWorse Ganondorf unexpectedly rears in his mug and his army, intent on taking the Triforce pieces]]. The reaction is a MassOhCrap from ''everyone'', and Zelda in particular orders an ''immediate'' full-scale retreat. Keep in mind that he wasn't even at full power at that time. Even at his weakest, Ganondorf is ''that'' damn frightening and powerful.]]

* Then there's the most terrifying part of the game.[[spoiler: After executing a flawless XanatosGambit where he wins no matter the outcome, the revived Ganondorf amasses an army to assail Hyrule Castle and take the complete Triforce, [[TheBadGuyWins which he successfully accomplishes]]. But that's not the scary part. Oh no. The kicker? The very reason he wins is because he is a ''[[VillainProtagonist playable character in the main story up to and ending with the part where he gets the completed Triforce]].'' In other words, '' '''you helped him win.''' '' That's right, '''you''', '' '''the player''' '', stole the single most powerful artifact in the ''Zelda'' universe as its most dangerous villain. [[WhatTheHellHero Hope you can live with yourself, Hero]].]]

** [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder Wizz]][[EvilGenius ro]]. Originally a ring, he sports a decrepit and haunting appearance and an old but high pitched cackling voice (which indicates how twisted he is), displays a cutthroat cunning that exceeds even Zant's own intellect (how about trying to [[spoiler:kill the hero as he's drawing the Master Sword]] for starters?), showcases a gaggle of horrific dark arts and an insatiable wanton for destruction and mayhem, and usually sports [[FacelessEye a single eye as his only facial feature]] that frequently morphs back and forth between that and into [[EyelessFace a single frightening mouth]].

** Also, The fact that Ganondorf is [[VillainTeamUp teaming up]] with Zant and Ghirahim would make nearly anyone soil themselevs.

** [[LadyOfBlackMagic Ci]][[{{Yandere}} a]]. While she isn't that scary looking (very fanservicey looking at that), she's essentially a female Ganondorf (since he is the one who corrupted her) in all but one area; her unrestrained obsession and possessiveness of Link (for which you should scroll down for a better look). Then we get to the part where she starts losing her mind and comes across as a demented sorceress who will stop at nothing to get what she wants (or rather ''who'' she wants).

** Cia is so hot to trot for Link that it's ''clearly visible in her dialogue''. [[spoiler:Only those who don't have a dirty mind will miss the not-so-subtle drops.]]

* Apparently [[KingMook King]] [[DinosaursAreDragons Do]][[KillItWithFire don]][[ReptilesAreAbhorrent go]] is enough of one in-universe to make ''[[{{Badass}} Da]][[DropTheHammer ru]][[LargeAndInCharge ni]][[SiliconBasedLife a]]'' of all people run for cover. The same guy who (later into the game) proclaimed that ''[[spoiler:[[AnimalisticAbomination Ga]][[MadeOfEvil non]] himself]]'' didn't faze him.

* [[spoiler: This version of Ganon added two gigantic horns to his design. However, ''they aren't just horns'', they're [[https://33.media.tumblr.com/c2515fba70c92a52e13401d627d6c51c/tumblr_nabob3cMhL1s7d7wco1_1280.jpg gigantic mouths that split open and fire bullet seeds at you]] and can actually [[ShowsDamage break apart]].]]
** [[spoiler: Oh, it gets even better. You see that laser attack he unleashes, predominantly from his left arm? Take a good look at his forearm. No, you aren't imagining it. '' '''[[EyesDoNotBelongThere That is a bulging, bloodshot, twitching eyeball gouging out of his arm.]]''' '' It's safe to say Koei wants this Ganon to be damn frightening.]]

* Then there's the most terrifying part of the game. [[spoiler: After executing a flawless XanatosGambit where he wins no matter the outcome, the revived Ganondorf amasses an army to assail Hyrule Castle and take the complete Triforce, [[TheBadGuyWins which he successfully accomplishes]]. But that's not the scary part. Oh no. The kicker? The very reason he wins is because he is a ''[[VillainProtagonist playable character in the main story up to and ending with the part where he gets the completed Triforce]].'' In other words, '' '''you helped him win.''' '' That's right, '''you''', '' '''the player''' '', stole the single most powerful artifact in the ''Zelda'' universe as its most dangerous villain. [[WhatTheHellHero Hope you can live with yourself, Hero]].

* Cia's and her cronies:

* Remember the Moon from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask Majora's Mask]]''? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY3G_DGRbcM Now you get to look at it IN HD!]] Even worse? You're the one that pulls it down this time! [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill All to take down a dragon no less]]! Thankfully it's a summon spell made of fairies this time!
** Grab a hookshot powerup. Use the hookshot on an enemy. Proceed to wet yourself as you IMMEDIATELY BRING DOWN THE MOON ON THE POOR BASTARD!
* Because this game combines different places from the ''Zelda'' timeline, some of Link's deadliest adversaries get to make a comeback. From [[BigBad Ganondorf]], to [[DarkIsEvil Zant]], to [[BloodKnight Ghirahim]], all the way up to [[EldritchAbomination The Imprisoned!]]
* And speaking of everyone's favorite King of Evil... his new design is ''terrifying''. His human form is more bestial-looking than ever, and his Musou attacks seem to summon shadowy versions of his Demon Beast self. And yes, we're probably going to have to fight him. [[ThisIsGonnaSuck This one is going to hurt.]]
** The Temple of Souls stage is a clear example of how terrifying Ganondorf can be. The stage starts off pretty good with the only concerning thing being Link's [[AcquiredSituationalNarcissism growing overconfidence]]. But after the heroes manage to clear out the magic keeps, [[spoiler: Cia lures Link to the Sorceress Room and uses [[TheHeartless the darkness in his heart to spawn several Dark Links that continuously respawn]]. [[TemptingFate Things can't get any worse right?]] '''Wrong!''' [[FromBadToWorse Ganondorf appears, intent on taking the Triforce pieces]]. The reaction is a MassOhCrap from both hero and villain alike and Zelda, in particular, orders an ''immediate'' full-scale retreat. Keep in mind that he wasn't even at full power at that time. Even at his weakest, Ganondorf is ''that'' damn frightening.]]

* Ganon, Ghirahim, and Zant will be [[VillainTeamUp teaming up]]. That's right, three of Link's deadliest enemies are working together. [[SarcasmMode Oh, this is gonna be fun]].
* Then there's the most terrifying part of the game. [[spoiler: After executing a flawless XanatosGambit where he wins no matter the outcome, the revived Ganondorf amasses an army to assail Hyrule Castle and take the complete Triforce, [[TheBadGuyWins which he successfully accomplishes]]. But that's not the scary part. Oh no. The kicker? The reason he wins is because he is a ''[[VillainProtagonist playable character in the main story]].'' In other words, '''''you help him win!''''' That's right, '''you''', '''''the player''''', help deliver the most powerful artifact in the ''Zelda'' universe into the hands of its most dangerous villain. [[WhatTheHellHero Hope you can live with yourself, Hero]].]]

** The cherry on top? For the first playable time in the entire series, Ganondorf [[spoiler: faces Link in open combat, [[TheBadGuyWins and WINS]]. This Link is able to actually use the Triforce of Courage, plus he has an entire army to back him up, and Ganondorf still beats him into submission alongside Zelda and Impa, all three of whom can get battered to a pulp at least twice each during the siege level. Their combat chatter even gets more and more desperate every time you take one of them down.]]
* Wizzro normally only has [[FacelessEye a single eye as his only facial feature]], however that sometimes morphs into a nightmarish mouth.

** Hell, consider the Temple of Souls from Link's perspective. As far as you know up to this point, the Sorceress Cia is a lady that threatens Hyrule's existence and she apparently has a thing for you…but not much more than that. Then, you step into the Temple and see that she doesn't just "have a thing" for you; She is a goddamn lunatic StalkerWithACrush who has started this ''entire'' war so she can have you. That would cause even the toughest of fighters to suffer a MyGodWhatHaveIDone influenced HeroicBSOD.

* [[spoiler: This version of Ganon added two gigantic horns to his design. However, ''they aren't horns'', they're [[https://33.media.tumblr.com/c2515fba70c92a52e13401d627d6c51c/tumblr_nabob3cMhL1s7d7wco1_1280.jpg gigantic mouths that split open.]]]]
** [[spoiler: Oh, it gets even better. You see that laser attack he unleashes, predominantly from his left arm? Take a good look at his forearm. No, you aren't imagining it. '''''[[EyesDoNotBelongThere That is a bulging, bloodshot, twitching eyeball gouging out of his arm.]]''''' It's safe to say Koei wants this Ganon to be damn frightening.]]
* Cia's, Wizzro's and Volga's victory scenes will convince you to NEVER play them again. Why? ''' ''[[TheFourthWallWillNotProtectYou BECAUSE THEY ATTACK THE PLAYER!!]]'' '''
* Wizzro's face, as mentioned above, has only one big glowing red eye. But sometimes there is a mouth full of jagged teeth...that then turns into the eye.
* What Cia does to Volga during her final stand. He's already strangely silent during that level when every other time you encounter him he has NoIndoorVoice and is constantly shouting insults at everybody. But then she gets the idea to make him fight one more time, and bolsters his strength with dark magic. He then begins ''screaming in agony''.

* Then there's the most terrifying part of the game. [[spoiler: After executing a flawless XanatosGambit where he wins no matter the outcome, the revived Ganondorf amasses an army to assail Hyrule Castle and take the complete Triforce, [[TheBadGuyWins which he successfully accomplishes]]. But that's not the scary part. The kicker? The reason he wins is because he is a ''[[VillainProtagonist playable character in the main story]].'' In other words, '''''you help him win!''''' That's right, '''you''', '''''the player''''', help deliver the most powerful artifact in the ''Zelda'' universe into the hands of its most dangerous villain. [[WhatTheHellHero Hope you can live with yourself, Hero]].]]

** The Temple of Souls stage is a clear example of how terrifying Ganondorf can be. The stage starts off pretty good with the only concerning thing being Link's [[AcquiredSituationalNarcissism growing overconfidence]]. But after the heroes manage to clear out the magic keeps, [[spoiler: Cia lures Link to the Sorceress Room and uses [[TheHeartless the darkness in his heart to spawn several Dark Links that continuously respawn]]. [[TemptingFate Things can't get any worse right?]] '''Wrong!''' [[FromBadToWorse Ganondorf appears, intent on taking the Triforce pieces]]. The reaction is a mass OhCrap from both hero and villain alike and Zelda, in particular, orders an ''immediate'' full-scale retreat. Keep in mind that he wasn't even at full power at that time. Even at his weakest, Ganondorf is ''that'' damn frightening.]]

* Remember the Moon from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask Majora's Mask]]''? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY3G_DGRbcM Now you get to look at it IN HD!]] Even worse? You're the one that pulls it down this time! [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill All to take down a dragon no less]]! Thankfully it's a summon spell made of fairies this time.
** [[spoiler: Unless you're playing as [[InfinityPlusOneSword The Great Fairy]], who '''[[WhatTheHellHero brings down the ACTUAL MOON!]]''']]

** Cia is so hot to trot for Link that it's ''clearly visible in her dialogue''. [[spoiler:Only those who don't have a dirty mind will miss the drops.]]

** The cherry on top? For the first playable time in the entire series, Ganondorf [[spoiler: faces Link in open combat, [[TheBadGuyWins and WINS]]. This Link is able to actually use the Triforce of Courage, plus he has an entire army to back him up, and Ganondorf still beats him into submission alongside Zelda and Impa, all three of whom can get battered to a pulp at least twice each during the siege level.]]