Unequivocally the easiest and simplest game of the franchise, but sometimes there's nothing wrong with that. I don't think there's really any storytelling or thematical reason for the shrinking gimmick of this game, and honestly it's my only criticism of the game, is that it's a lot emptier than most of the franchise. But what it sacrifices in storytelling it very much makes up for it in gameplay. 2D Hyrule has never been easier and more fun to explore, notably with the concept of Kinstones, which are amazing. It really doesn't reach the highs of the franchise, but it's not trying to, and perhaps that's exactly what makes it so cool