That's not true. Every item showed so far doesn't deplete the stamina (hopefully, some like heavy boots will). So it limits pushing blocks, spin attacks and climbing only. The dash is a bonus that we've gained this time, not a limitation.
I like it a whole lot. Everyone I talked with about the game liked it too. It will work as a magic meter of sorts, but making more sense this time. We will only be able to achieve certain parts of the world with an stamina upgrade(remember me of the SotC secrete garden), just like they did with...