Cuphead is a tough as nails run and gun action game with an early cartoon aesthetic. Here are some highlights about the game:
• It was created by Studio MDHR and released in 2017 for PC, Xbox One and macOS. A Switch version came out in 2019.
• The game is heavily inspired by rubber hose animation style of the 1930s with hand drawn detailed animations and designs.
• Cuphead and his pal Mugman ( playable character) travek from isle to isle facing tough as nails bosses in order to repay a debt.
• The game is known for its extreme difficulty with many complex boss battles that can require mastering elaborate patterns and strategies.
• Cuphead has simple run and shoot controls but features a wide variety of weapons, charms and special abilities to help you defeat bosses.
• The soundtrack features original jazz compositions to match the 1930s aesthetic of the visuals. It was performed live by a studio band.
• The DLC The Delicious Last Course is coming in 2020 and will feature Ms Chalice as a playable character along with new bosses, weapons and charms.
• The gameplay focuses mostly on boss battles against enemies with complex attack patterns that require precision and mastery to defeat.
• The hand drawn visuals and jazzy soundtrack give the game a distinctive style and help make up for the tough difficulty and lack of narrative.
In summary, Cuphead is a rewarding but extremely challenging run and gun game that stands out thanks to its unique retro cartoon visuals and sound. If you’re up for a real test of your reflexes and pattern recognition, it’s worth checking out.
