Let's not forget that Hyrule Field was at least fun to explore. Who knows what lay hidden from holes in the ground, Big Poes, routes to avoid those damn Peahats. Skyward Sword was fun to explore once until you learned that every landable island is either a mini-game or a treasure chest, and every other thing in the sky is a floating rock or a floating rock with Octoroks that will never bother you. Hell, I was pumped for the hidden lands in that corner of the sky, but it's even more boring that what's outside.
And yet, it still beats TP.
Somehow Wind Waker... better overworld despite the sailing.
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"Oh my God MWIS. I just really want to ask, if this is a SMALL CYOA.... what in the name of holy blue christ is a big one?!" - ExTha