Twilight Princess is definitely not the best 3D Zelda but it's still very very good. Unfortunately, it has a tedious opening followed by multiple wolf sections as you unlock regions of the map. The wolf segments are by far the worst parts of the game with the Lanayru Tears of Light collection being the lowest point in the game. Thankfully things pick back up soon afterward with some remarkably well-designed dungeons, Arbiter's Grounds, Snowpeak Ruins, and Temple of Time are all candidates for best Zelda dungeons.

The issue is that outside of the dungeons Twilight Princess has very little to offer. There are some fun set-piece moments but this version of Hyrule does not invite the same curiosity or exploration as Majora's Mask or Windwaker. However, every now and then Twilight Princess will surprise you with its uniquely bizarre atmosphere, aesthetics, and music.