Cover art for the game Cuphead

Cuphead

Season 1 - Week 3

Submitted by The Council


About

Step into the whimsical and challenging world of "Cuphead," a one-of-a-kind run-and-gun indie game that pays homage to the golden age of animation. Developed by Studio MDHR and released in 2017, "Cuphead" is a visually stunning and unique gaming experience that combines hand-drawn art with classic 1930s cartoon aesthetics.

Join Cuphead and Mugman, the game's charming protagonists, as they embark on a perilous journey through the Inkwell Isles. In a high-stakes deal gone awry, the duo must confront a series of eccentric and formidable bosses to repay their debt to the devil himself. What sets "Cuphead" apart is its captivating visual style, reminiscent of a bygone era of animation, coupled with its challenging gameplay that demands precision and strategy.

With its jazz-inspired soundtrack and an array of imaginative boss battles, "Cuphead" offers a refreshing and nostalgic experience that captures the essence of vintage cartoons. Whether you're a fan of challenging gameplay or simply appreciate the artistry of animation, "Cuphead" invites you to step into a world where every frame is a work of art and every victory is a sweet triumph. Get ready to roll the dice and face the challenges that await in this visually enchanting and audaciously unique gaming masterpiece.

Intro

A brawl is surely brewing!

Some games featured on the Wheel of Agony aren't necessarily difficult. Streets of Rage 2 applies a difficulty mode so insane that it requires a chest code. For Pokémon Emerald we utilised a self-imposed challenge first featured in a webcomic by a genius who was watching too much Lost.

Cuphead isn't one of those games. It is a game so far from needing such tomfoolery that gamers worldwide, from online trolls to media journalists, often whine about how punishing it can really be.

So we thought "ah, fuck it, let's put it on expert."

Fortunately, Cuphead is also a masterpiece. From its exceptional visuals harkening back nearly a century to a blistering soundtrack that could come straight from New Orleans' peak Jazz era, Cuphead is a title that knows it's worth and refuses to cater to the weak. It makes my Top 10 Games Of All Time, even if Dr. Kahl's Robot is a complete bastard.

Knockout!

Progress: Contracts Collected (Expert)
Time: 7 Hours

Results

1st) ReturnOfOctobot
2nd) Kythias
3rd) Alondite

Last Updated: 30 November 2023

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