It's undeniable that this style of gameplay doesn't hold well to today's standards. The original The Legend of Zelda was meant to be played with unlimited amounts of patience and the curiosity and shared effort of a group of children. The design of the overworld would shine in that way, but nowadays it's almost impossible to emulate that feeling without spending an insane amount of hours on it.The hint system is (in)famous for its nonexistance, so the most common practice is to resort to a guide. It's true that the game loses part of its charm in that way, but it's still interesting to experience one of the most important pinnacles of gaming.