LTTP is incredible, by far the best of the 2D Zelda games and sets the standard for all top-down adventure games that came after. Even today, there are games being made which are clear homages to this classic. Great difficulty curve that makes the game feel challenging but not overwhelming and a beautiful open world to explore - like many GBA games, it's a remake of a SNES classic that works amazingly as a handheld. Go play it if you haven't yet.

i remember i beat this game back in like 2012 on my ds file and i popped it back in on my 3ds not realizing i saved right before the ending boss and i got tossed like a salad.. it was amazing though even though i’ve watched it as a way to remember everything.

This was the way I originally experienced LttP. I think this version overall has a lot going for it, mainly portability of one of the best games out there + an extra game mode. I haven't gone back to this particular version of the game but I feel like there's no bad way to play LttP other than simply not playing it at all.