So I just beated the first dungeon and I don't see the problem in gameplay, this is pretty standar for 2D Zelda, isn't it? I've played some of LttP and is not that different, is even better in some ways.
Oh and the prime: echoes mechanic of the ocean king's temple is awesome, I guess the terrible part comes later? So far, I have zero complains, well just one, my screen is going to end up a huge irreparable mess.