A lot of the more infuriating stages have steep learning curves, but most of the time they are fair and you can certainly master them. Even the Pachinko, despite the glitches, is basically a timing challenge of when to start and let go of the hover. The actual worst part is hearing that horrible game over jingle that basically mocks you, who thought anyone wanted to hear that over and over?
The durian thing someone mentioned is super simple btw, just lightly kick the durian to the edge of the river and then water slide onto it. It will bounce right off to the other side.
This is probably my most nostalgic game. I don't think I played anything on my GameCube as much as this game. From getting it on Christmas in 2003 to watching early 2010s let's players complete it, to 100%ing it for the first time in 2018 and all the years in between. Despite it's flaws, I don't think it'll ever leave my top 3.
Honestly very worth playing just because of the awesome moveset and controls. However, there's so many shit design decisions on this... I wonder if they were under the influence while making some of the levels.
The durian thing someone mentioned is super simple btw, just lightly kick the durian to the edge of the river and then water slide onto it. It will bounce right off to the other side.