You know Zelda II was the first Zelda game I played, so I don't have bad memories of it. And it did introduce some features to the series, like magic, talking to villagers, and, for good or bad, fetch quests (half the spells required finding items to get, even if it was just one).
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs








