One of my housemates got it and I played it. I don't mind the Tingle Bottles, but I miss the Tingle Tuner; the exclusion of it is strange because the Tingle Chests are still in the game and have even had the graphics overhaul.
Overall, I love how much less time consuming some activities are. The Sail, Wind Waker, Bombs, and Grappling Hook are automatically equipped in the boat so you don't have to constantly switch between items as much. You can also switch items without pausing via the gamepad which is another plus for me. The game looks great, and Hero Mode ups the difficulty a bit.