I was feeling a bit bored and bumped into this thread.
I got lod for xmas this year and didn't give it much of a chance (though i didn't hate it as much as the first one)

I played it for a bit today and I have to say they actually put some effort into it unlike the crappy zelda and metrod 3d remakes. my only comnplaint is its easy to get lost and the map system is a bit fruity (it rotates too much) but its a game I may pick up again I really love the steal option and all the items you can pick up/forge.
they're almost at the point where I could enjoy a 3d game (almost)