Best entry level Zelda game?

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HylianSwordsman said:

If you want me to give you a better recommendation, I need to know your preferences for the following:
1. 3D vs. 2D
2. Retro vs. Modern
3. Linearity vs. Openness
4. How difficult you like your games
5. What sort of art style you find appealing
6. Your opinion on motion controls

I don't think these 6 things matter in this case, because my main problem with Ocarina was its dungeon design. It'd be pure logic to continue with another top-down Zelda game, but it does seem like people try to recommend Wind Waker more. If Skyward Sword doesn't really feel very OOT-ish there's no reason for me not to try it some day as well. I've come far enough to at least definitely scrap TP off the list I guess.