I got this a couple months ago but just began playing now and woah, it really is fun! There's a lot of freedom because all of the items are available from the start, which means you don't have to act in any linear order to complete the dungeons. The use of LTTP's world map gets me all :D because I still remember it so well. Anybody play it?

yup. the only ones i've played to completion are Link to the Past and Ocarina of Time so I can't really give you much ADVICE

it's EARLY DAYS yet so I'm not at the point where I can buy anything I don't think. Also I have no intention of using the goggles, do those factor in?

the ice ruins are kicking my ass

i think the painting mechanic (and non-linearity) was a major factor in changing it around somewhat. it still is a near-remake of one of the most iconic games in the series, but it is properly different enough to justify its making.

i really liked it!