Could be as good
The majority of this game is very difficult, making the player really rely on their ability to solve puzzles which is the main point of any game in the Zelda franchise.
The only downside that I did see with this game is the disappointing easiness of the last dungeon. Which I would like to look at as the programmer's reward for actually going out to get all 24 masks.
Also, the fact that you cannot save whenever you would like as in Ocarina of Time makes the game harder as well.