For the most part, A Link to the Past holds up. It's got snappy combat, two interesting worlds to explore, and plenty of great classic Zelda gameplay.
Unfortunately, it's also got uneven difficulty that spikes in several places, and its overworld design is pretty bland by modern standards.
If Nintendo could remake A Link to the Past using A Link Between Worlds' visuals and expanded, more unique dungeon design, then they'd have a true classic on their hands. As it is, this one's well worth revisiting, but it's not better than Ocarina of Time, whatever retro diehards say.
Unfortunately, it's also got uneven difficulty that spikes in several places, and its overworld design is pretty bland by modern standards.
If Nintendo could remake A Link to the Past using A Link Between Worlds' visuals and expanded, more unique dungeon design, then they'd have a true classic on their hands. As it is, this one's well worth revisiting, but it's not better than Ocarina of Time, whatever retro diehards say.