I don't know what to say about Ape Escape.
I've only played the original version now, 25 years after its release. And it's clear that, by today's standards, both the controls and the camera are terrible.
But man, this game has personality. Even though I struggled with its strange gameplay (I'll never be able to row that boat properly!), I got to the end. If you're willing to overlook all these limitations, it's worth it.