One of the few indie games thats worth the hype. This game isnt style over substance, though its absolutely dripping in style. I adore the presentation in this game, despite being hard carried by the 1930s aesthetic it really makes its own, the bombastic dialogue, the watercolor backgrounds, the radio voices, the stop motion sets, the soundtrack,omfg the soundtrack. Easily one of my most listened to video game osts, I don't even think the 1930's cartoons had jazz much they just did it because they felt like it and I'm so happy they did. Genually just incredible jazz pieces I've yet to see outside of this game including in actual jazz music. And that isn't even to mention the actual animation, which I'm so happy they didn't make a vocal point of the marketing as apposed to the charm by the way. Seriously this games animation is phenomenal, perfectly intimidating the style down to minor details, but what I love is how it manages to give each character its own personality. Every boss fight genually feels unique both attack wise and animation wise, like Calli Maria feels completely different from Captain Brimebeard which is amazing given the themeing. They just went all out on the bosses giving them their own unique flavor and making them such memorable characters even outside their fights.
Honestly though I think the gameplay of Cuphead is quite underrated. While not being the hardest runandgun, Cuphead was very much known for its difficulty when it was released, and I was right along with the internet on how hard it was. Djimmi the Great and Grim Matchstick alone made me put so many hours in this game. But I don't think I never called any fight straightup unfair or horribly design, quite the opposite really. There are so many opportunities for the player to succeed, the multiple weapons and super abilities for the player to use, the genius parry system, the dash it's all so put into the players player that by the time you beat the bosses it feels completely justified. And that isnt even to mention the runandgun stages, which while not as good as the bossfights unfortunately are still really fun and are amazing at replayability thanks to P ranking it. Actually this game is filled to the brim with repeatability actually, whether it be filters after completing achievements, hard mode bosses, the aforementioned P ranks and even coins across the map, it makes sure to squeeze every bit of extra content you can before you can say your done with the game.
There's no other way to say it, Cuphead is a masterpiece, one of the greatest examples of pure passion as a videogame while still managing to be an incredible video game first and foremost. It's charm, gameplay and presentation is unmatched when it comes to not just indie games but most triple a games all while being cheaper than them. A must play for anyone in my opinion and easily one of my favorite games of all time, Cuphead is already a classic in my eyes.
Also can we appreciate the fact that this isnt a horror game
Honestly though I think the gameplay of Cuphead is quite underrated. While not being the hardest runandgun, Cuphead was very much known for its difficulty when it was released, and I was right along with the internet on how hard it was. Djimmi the Great and Grim Matchstick alone made me put so many hours in this game. But I don't think I never called any fight straightup unfair or horribly design, quite the opposite really. There are so many opportunities for the player to succeed, the multiple weapons and super abilities for the player to use, the genius parry system, the dash it's all so put into the players player that by the time you beat the bosses it feels completely justified. And that isnt even to mention the runandgun stages, which while not as good as the bossfights unfortunately are still really fun and are amazing at replayability thanks to P ranking it. Actually this game is filled to the brim with repeatability actually, whether it be filters after completing achievements, hard mode bosses, the aforementioned P ranks and even coins across the map, it makes sure to squeeze every bit of extra content you can before you can say your done with the game.
There's no other way to say it, Cuphead is a masterpiece, one of the greatest examples of pure passion as a videogame while still managing to be an incredible video game first and foremost. It's charm, gameplay and presentation is unmatched when it comes to not just indie games but most triple a games all while being cheaper than them. A must play for anyone in my opinion and easily one of my favorite games of all time, Cuphead is already a classic in my eyes.
Also can we appreciate the fact that this isnt a horror game