very very good for its time and aged way better than the first two games. this was where the zelda formula really picked up steam and hearing the original versions of classic tunes like zelda's lullaby and the fairy fountain theme hits different. it's still a byproduct of its time though, so i dropped it halfway when it started to feel like i was mindlessly following a guide w no real incentive to continue bc the gameplay is just kinda stale in today's modern gaming climate.