PixlBit

You're definitely right about that. The new NG games are more like action/hack n' slash games, whereas the NES ones were all about precision and timing.

No birds, just really annoying thugs (especially the ones with the logs!).

Haven't played the Simpsons game, actually. I've heard it's awesome, but perhaps you're right, it may not hold up too well.

They usually were different, but this one was completely different (not even the same kind of game). For once, the home console version was better than the arcade counterpart.

Graphics are good. Everything else. . . not so good.

The soundtrack is great, one of my favorites.

The controls take some getting used to, but once you overcome that hurdle, the game is very enjoyable.

It certainly is underrated. It stinks when the "bad" games get overrated and the good ones get underrated!

They use the controls well (except for that frustrating boost problem I mentioned). Grabbing and throwing things is great! And the game is so funny!

Yes, the graphics hold up far better than most N64 games. They didn't use those jagged polygons; instead it looks like they used sprites.

Treasure has a lot of great games. Perhaps they're just not your cup of tea. Gunstar Heroes and Sin & Punishment are probably their best known games, and for good reason. I really like Mischief Makers too.