I already have a hard time with the original LOZ, so turning things into a tough-as-nails side-scroller doesn't do the first few Zelda games any favors, at least in my opinion. I can see the appeal & it's technically put together pretty well. The gameplay overall is still just a bit too obtuse & punishing for my taste. Greatness was still ahead for TLOZ, but it was still kinda just finding its footing back in the 80s.