I'm not sure what you are referring to because the gameplay is perfect for me.
This is essentially a precision platformer where you have to memorize everything to run through smoothly. I enjoy going through seeing where I screw up and tweaking my gameplay over time to get better so the game is perfect for me.
The precision and memorization remind me of Joe & Mac (Sega), Revenge of Shinobi (minus the attack elements), Toki (with more variety.)
Obviously the artwork is beautiful, but the variety of gameplay styles that changes seemlessly is beautiful as well.
There is the standard platforming, then the short cart ride level, then you have the elevator, then running down the tower, then running across the forest with dropping obstacles, to running towards the screen away from moose. I mean that took a lot of talent to do and that is just the first two levels.