I basically agree with the review as well! I'm still playing the game, only receiving the Master Sword yesterday and still lots of stuff for me to do. First, I didn't assume I'd like the melt-with-the-wall thing, but once I got used to it (and it only took a couple of minutes) it's a really neat and very well executed idea that's adds a lot to the depth of the game and its riddles. I didn't even assumed I'd like it at all, but now I love it and it's one of the best things for me in the game. Second, something that is surprisingly often unmentioned (at least from what I've read so far and in conversations with buddies of mine who play the game, too), is the resource system. I really like the idea of that shared resource system, that restricts you in some ways, but saves you time and effort to go slice some bushes just to find a couple of bombs if you need them. There are still many things for me to do, and I hope I'll be entertained by it for a little bit longer! (Although my backlog and recent PS4 purchase tells me to rush down the game to work on my backlog sigh)
Excellent review. Sums up the game pretty much perfectly. Something that I thought was worth mentioning (but I didn't see in the review) was that the dungeons are extremely unique with each oozing with personality and flair, as well as having new puzzles (which is surprising in a zelda game :P). You also didn't mention anything about the 3D effect in the game. It looks amazing at certain points throughout the game.
that's what the article says for me towards the end of the review? or was that added later on? the 3d effect is really well done in this game and a large step forward to some forced use of it in some other gamesA Link Between Worlds is also one of the few games that I played in 3D from beginning to end — it utilizes this visual effect to its absolute fullest. The game’s graphical style is well suited for 3D as well, and while it’s rather simplistic in execution, it’s littered with enjoyable details here and there, like the singed blades of grass that come from using the Flame Rod.