Why I Can Never Play the "Legend of Zelda" Games

I remember receiving Zelda: Orciana of Time for the Nintendo 64 on my birthday. I was so excited to play because I had played Zelda games in the past on older platforms. I popped in the game and began playing... for 10 minutes. Then I was done. Never wanted to play again. Why?

I have a massive case of arachnophobia. And in this game, on level one, there are what the game calls "Skulltulas." They are spiders with skulls on their hairy abdomens.

I saw one or two small ones on the game and thought "As long as they stay this size, I'll be fine." And then a large, massive spider drops down smack dab on the screen in front of Link's face, moving its legs fast and I scream. Literally scream. My mom comes running in my room to find me in the fetal position.

I know and knew then it was just a game. That doesn't matter. I have a fear of spiders, like no other person in this world. I have the worst case. Absolute torture would be to lock me in a room full of them.

I bet I am missing out on a great series.

Originally posted on DannyMinick.com and on Lockergnome.com/dannyminick