I wouldn't really say that the Wind Waker's overworld was that bad. They had some pretty neat ideas, they just didn't carry them out so well. At some points I enjoyed the long travels. It gave me time to get up and get a drink, text a bud, or talk about what we think our next destination would be like. They also had a warping system that sped up the progress too. Of course, this is defiantly not a good idea for the next handheld. I think the handheld game should stay on foot with a well designed hyrule field, or some other place. Epona is an option, or even new animals or a warping system would be epic too. Just please no travel system!!! We've had a boat, another boat, a TRAIN, and a loftwing(bird). That's like the last 4 Zelda games!!! Not to say they I don't appritiate them, but it's just getting a bit old now.