I kind of wish it would have been a new game entirely, but I am still super excited for this. 2D Zelda has a special place in my heart. A Link to the Past is still, after all these years, my favourite Zelda. The art style almost reminds me of a non-pixellated version of 3D Dot Game Heroes.
Oh, and for those who missed the chance to play the original, Link's Awakening DX is available on the 3DS eshop.