As somebody whose never completed the game, I was quite impressed. The graphics did not show off much of the 3DS's power, but are very true to the original's art style while being technically much more advanced. The 3D effect is good, though largely unnecessary, meaning that I often switch it on during particular sections where the depth is appreciated. Much more impressive are the motion controls for shooting projectile weapons. I never want to have to use just an analog stick for that again. Likewise, the touchscreen is a huge help. Basically, you sacrifice one of the C buttons for easily accessible Ocarina and two additional item buttons, which are very convenient. The easily accessible menus also work splendidly.
In conclusion, the 3DS version of Ocarina of Time eliminates the wrinkles from a 13 year old game while remaining extremely true to the original. The lack of new dungeons, items, etc, may be a bummer for some, but if you want to play Ocarina of Time for the 1st time, or want to revisit an old memory and feel as fresh as ever, this is about as close to perfect as you can get.
Love and tolerate.
