It's obviously inspired by the CDi games (and even Shantae a bit) in terms of graphics and gameplay. The latter can be polarizing since things like levels and enemies can be intentionally frustrating. Comparatively, the cutscenes are a joy to view to see how the source material is parodied. It is fun exploring Arzette and finding new characters, it just depends on how much you enjoy what the game is striving to emulate.