Indeed, the Dark World is meant to be an evil and dangerous place that leaves the player uncomfortable with his/her surroundings.

Although, I played OoT before ALttP. The music and atmosphere of the Well and Shadow Temple was creepy and a little scary. However, going through there conditioned me for later going through places like the ALttP Dark World.

I wouldn't call you a wimp. I'd say the Devs were successful in their design.

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