I'm looking for a Zelda game (I have not yet played) with good 'exploration' of secrets.

[Mar1217]

Go play the Oracle games, the use of only two buttons and the item management never bothered me as much with them than it actually did on Awakening.

Sure I'm actually expecting a remake of both of them in the future. If you're willing to wait that far. I'd recommend to you to play Spirit Tracks or Phantom Hourglass