Turtle Rock (Boss)
Turtle Rock is a Sub-Boss in Link's Awakening.[2][3]
Characteristics
Turtle Rock is a crocodile-like Tortoise that had a petrification enchantment placed on it.[2][1] When first encountered in its petrified state, it blocks the entrance to the Turtle Rock Dungeon, akin to the entrance of the eponymous Dungeon in A Link to the Past. However, by playing the Frog's Song of Soul, the enchantment on its head is reversed, causing the head to come to life and try to attack Link despite him freeing it.[1] It attacks by extending its neck to slam into him, similar to the behavior of Trinexx in A Link to the Past. Unlike Trinexx, Turtle Rock can be harmed by simply attacking with a Sword, and is relatively weak. Once Turtle Rock is destroyed, the entrance to the Dungeon is revealed.
Trivia
- Despite only being a Sub-Boss, Turtle Rock has a theme unique to it, including a special introduction as it comes to life.
- To date, Turtle Rock is the only Sub-Boss in The Legend of Zelda series fought at the entrance of a Dungeon, and is the only Boss named after a Dungeon.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | タートルロック (Tātoru Rokku) (LA)[5] | Same as English. |
 Italian | Rocca Tartaruga (LA | LADX)[4] | Same as English. |
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Gallery
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Link fighting Turtle Rock from Link's Awakening DX
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The lore concerning Turtle Rock reveals that it is more than just a carved stone high on a mountain. It seems that an enchantment was placed on the enormous Turtle (actually a Tortoise) and it was turned to stone. Only the powerful Frog Song of Soul can reverse the spell. No one is sure what will happen when the Turtle revives, but in its anger it may even turn on the person who releases it." (The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 77)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 210
- ↑ Dreamer Art Book, Nintendo Co., Ltd., pg. 100
- ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 210
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Certain Victory Strategy Guide (1993), Futabasha, pg. 29
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