| Squeezol said: Hmm, so I think I might go for Wind Waker after looking at all of these replies, but then I'd have to buy a used Gamecube copy since I don't have a Wii U. Since I'm not in a hurry I might as well wait until I'll buy a Wii U (which might happen around the release of Smash) and then purchase the HD version. |
Wind Waker and Skyward Sword actually sound like the 3D Zeldas you may like the most.
But I think there's a bit too much of a focus on trying to redeem your love of 3D Zelda since OoT didn't kindle the flame. You liked Spirit Tracks. Try another top down Zelda! They do feel different from the 3D ones, and with the exception of perhaps some portions of Skyward Sword the 2D pacing is always much higher with the worlds more "crowded" than the 3D ones.
If Spirit Tracks was your jam I think you'd do well with Minish Cap, that's a load of fun and you can play it on your DS. It's often overlooked for more noteable titles but it has great charm and gameplay. Finding a cartridge under $20 is hard though.
You have a 3DS though. You've got great 2D Zelda experiences available right there on the eshop! The original is $5, Link's Awakening DX and the Oracles are $6 apiece (if you buy one Oracle and like it then buy the next one and play it too. They should be played together if you enjoy them.)
And of course A Link Between Worlds. Since you're not actually a newbie to Zelda I think this would be a good game to continue on to.
I'd take one of the cheap top down options if I was just looking to further test my interest in the series. Link's Awakening probably.
