Works flawless, without codes, on my Cyclo with 1.54 ... and I have to agree, the Wii version feels broken.
Not only because of the screen malarkey, but because it just doesn't feel right controlling it with the wiimote and nunchuk.
Hmmm, I should see if it is playable with the classic.
btw i feel this a good time to remind you guys that sea of thieves was made by rare, who also made DKC1-3 and DK64, alongside banjo kazooie and conker's bad fur day