The sheer variety of characters and settings yields consistent delight as you go from one stage to the next, with everything bearing the telltale signs of grainy film and rudimentary production techniques. And now that it's available on Switch, you can get a closer look and admire the artwork in the palm of your hand. Cuphead's 1930s cartoon aesthetic is endlessly charming, popping with color and expression unlike anything seen at this scale in a video game before.
When you are navigating your way around bullets, smaller enemies, and pitfalls, while simultaneously trying to damage your primary target, toppling Cuphead's imposing bosses is both a monumental and rewarding task.īut difficult battles only tell half of the story. Battles may only last three minutes at most, but they feel far longer when you know that you can only absorb three hits before you have to start from scratch. Think for too long, and you won't stand a chance against the game's toughest enemies. It is a difficult side-scrolling shooter with relentless boss battles that demand rapid-fire actions and reactions. Everything you've heard about Cuphead is true.
