You've never played any of the 2D Zelda games?? They're excellent! I love OoT and MM to death, but I prefer the atmosphere and tone of the 2D ones over the N64 games. Part of it's nostalgia, but most of it is in the combination of the graphics, music, and gameplay. Wind Waker is more reminiscent of ALttP and the GB Zeldas than OoT and MM are, and I prefer that.
And you don't like the bosses in WW? Even though they're very easy to beat, they're the coolest-looking bosses I've ever seen.