Episode 406 - The Legend of Zelda (1986) Definitive Dungeon Ranking!

The Zelda Cast

Zelda Dungeon

Leisure, Leisure:video Games, Video Games

4.5 • 619 Ratings

🗓️ 9 February 2026

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Summary

Our month-long celebration of The Legend of Zelda continues as we continue our discussions on the game that started it all! This week we'll be definitively ranking every dungeon. For our rankings we'll be breaking down the unique challenges that each level offers to players, the naming conventions for each level and how we feel about the dungeon layouts, the first time appearances of enemies and items, and so much more! Come join us as we dive right in to the original Zelda dungeons! All this, PLUS some Super Bowl / Winter Olympics discussion and our thoughts on the recent Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase! Support The Zelda Cast on Patreon! Subscribe to receive the monthly bonus show ‘The Zelda XL featuring Andy and Gooey”! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM

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0:00.0	The
0:07.0	The Prepare to embark on a journey spawning millennia, full of incredible heroes, devious villains,
0:35.5	heart-stopping battles, and unforgettable moments.
0:39.7	You've been asking for it, and we're finally here to deliver.
0:43.9	Introducing Middle Earth, the podcast.
0:47.7	This new show will be available exclusively on patreon.com forward slash SP net
0:52.9	and cover all of the written work, movies, and other interpretations
0:57.1	of J.R.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium. And I'm pleased to say that I won't be doing this show alone.
1:04.4	If by my life or death, I can help make this show more incredible. I will. You have my voice.
1:11.7	And you have my knowledge.
1:13.4	If this is indeed the will of the fans, then I will see it done.
1:17.2	Svetari, Alitha, and Richmond.
1:20.1	Three companions.
1:22.3	We will form Middle Earth, the podcast, Available only on patreon.com
1:29.0	forward slash SPNet. I'm I'm going to I'm
1:45.0	I'm
1:46.0	I'm
1:47.0	I'm
1:49.0	I'm
1:50.0	I'm Hello everyone and welcome to the Zelda cast here on Zelda dungeon.net. My name is Andy Spateri, joined by my friend and yours,
2:20.3	Alison Al-al-al. How are you doing on Bad Bunny Day today?
2:25.0	Bad Bunny Day. Bad Bunny and Green Day day today, yes.
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