Oh, I must be in the hot take territory with this one. I enjoyed what I played even if it is a bit simple. It's got a fun stride to it all. There's just something about that clicks with me even with it's issues it has. I think a couple of the bosses could be better but otherwise it's fun. Will have to play the sequels sometime to see if it's any better.
Also after writing this I realized TOSE made this. Huh, I guess sometimes they can make enjoyable stuff on the Famicom.