I liked the lure mechanic.. and I read some other comments so I knew that coins were a limited resource, so I didn't run out. In fact, I did finish the game, although not without many, many deaths at the hands of the captains.
But I *really* liked the parrot. I wished every level had a parrot. :D
Didn't really care for the music, but I see you can turn it down or even off.