Otherwise I get overwhelmed, frustrated and dangerously close to rage-quitting (okay, it’s happened a few times, so sue me). In that sense, I can say that-at least for me- Cuphead is a game that I can only play in controlled spurts. For most of these baddies, which span the gamut from crazy carnation to a clown that makes way too many balloon animals, you’ll need skill, fast reflexes and above all else, gallons of patience. You need to study these giant enemies extremely closely their attacks, their mannerisms, even the sounds they make all play a part in figuring out how to make them fall. These aren’t encounters that you can just waltz into and clear with ease on your first go (though I did beat one particular boss on my virgin try, a feat I humbly chock up to the planets aligning). As such, you need to beat them down so they’ll pay up, and making them submit is tough. Or one-on-dozens, as many battles actually turn into.Įssentially, Cuphead and beverage-holding companion Mugman have lost a bet with the Devil and are now stuck collecting Soul Contracts from various debtors. In fact, minus the occasional standard run-and-gun segment, horizontal shooting stretch or unique bonus round, it’s all an elaborately rage-inducing succession of one-on-one fights. For those who haven’t been following Cuphead’s development, the game is structured a little unconventionally, probably a bit different than you were expecting, in that there’s a very strong focus on boss battles. But I’m already getting a little ahead of myself, so let’s back up real quick. Just how hard am I talking, though? I suspect even the first several levels in this beautiful game will give most competent players a solid run for their money, especially if they’re choosing not to opt for the included easy mode. But before you ask: Yes, I got through the tutorial just fine, thank you very much, but it’s after the short and now-infamous how-to area when the war for old-timey victory truly begins.
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