this is an OBVIOUS throwback to the times of zelda, and I think it's awesome. Although I do worry that games like this will be lost on a younger generation who weren't around for the NES days.. I hope not though, and they bring it stateside.
It's been said before, but I'll say it again, if sony hopes to regain the lead in this war, it's going to have to take some risks on games that offer unique experiences and games like this, heavy rain, LBP, and others really give me a sense of hope..