The duo must collect the soul contracts of the dark lord's other debtors or face eternal servitude. If this is your first rodeo, Cuphead and his pal Mugman wind up in hot water after an ill-fated night of gambling leads to a forced deal with the Devil. The Nintendo faithful will find to plenty to love (and loathe) about Studio MDHR’s deceptively tough platformer a game that’s much more than a pretty face. That high quality hasn’t diminished in its move to the Switch. The game remains an immensely enjoyable and challenging romp at home or on the go.Ĭuphead earned praise and mild infamy in 2017 for its faithful homage to 1930’s animation and its polished but challenging gameplay. Overall, the Nintendo Switch version of “Cuphead” is an absolute blast to play even if some wear and tear from the console itself may hinder your ability to play it.Cuphead and Mugman haven't lost a step in their move to Switch. If you want to enjoy “Cuphead” to its fullest, definitely make sure your Joycon are in good condition. As I said, not many will experience this but may want to invest in a Pro controller to avoid this problem. This is not a fault of Studio MDHR, as I have owned my Switch for over two years and the wear is beginning to show. Being a game focused around precise movement, not being able to have full control of your actions is not a welcome challenge. One problem that I had while playing that others may not experience was a drifting joystick on my left Joycon. The fact that the Switch facilitates it so easily and especially on-the-go is definitely a huge upside it has over other versions. It was a snap for me and my younger brother Mark to set up our preferred controllers. “Cuphead” is a blast to play co-op on the Switch. I would recommend either using both Joycons or a Pro controller for a better experience. However, using only a single Joycon definitely hinders your ability to do well. Both players can use any of the console’s Joycon configurations, provided you have enough Joycons to go around. What “Cuphead” excels at on the Switch, though, is its ability to be played like a multiplayer game anywhere you go with the console’s tabletop mode. Update 1.2 is full of highly requested features such as Mugman in singleplayer and fully animated cutscenes This includes playable Mugman in single-player as well as fully animated cutscenes. The game looks extra crisp on the Switch, both when docked and in the handheld mode.Īlso included with the Switch version is Update 1.2., which makes some changes from the original release of the game. You will still be able to find all the cartoon-goodness on the Switch version you can find anywhere else. While it does experience slightly longer load times between the hub and levels, there is nothing drastically different about the Switch experience. The Switch version of the game plays the same as the other versions. “Cuphead” features various boss fights, including boxer frogs, angry brides and queen bees The game features three different types of levels: tough-as-nails boss battles, run ‘n’ gun levels and shoot ’em up sections in which Cuphead and Mugman fly in a plane. After losing a bet with the Devil, they must collect “soul contracts” in order to save their own souls.īoth characters explore the main hub, Inkwell Isle, hunting down various cartoon characters who owe their souls to the devil. So, how does the hybrid console’s version of “Cuphead” stand with the previously established versions? Released in September 2017, “Cuphead” received high critical acclaim as well as a 95% on Steam and an 88 on Metacriticįor those unfamiliar with the game’s story, the adventure follows Cuphead and Mugman. Now the anthropomorphic cup and his pal Mugman are playable on Nintendo Switch. An instant hit, fans rejoiced over the creative aesthetic and “tough but fair” game design. Studio MDHR’s 1930s cartoon-themed indie game “Cuphead” launched back in September 2017 on Xbox One and Windows and was later ported to Mac in October 2018. Scott McDanel, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor
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