Although the controls are pretty easy, using them on the correct timing is not an easy task. Other than the typical 4-direction movement, you can dash, parry or ex shot too. Some attack and ability work better on certain bosses (or levels) so you should think about what you bring to the battle. The game allows you to equip 2 different attacks and swap them freely during battles. Noted that there is no checkpoint at all, you will need to start the level from its beginning even if you run out of hitpoints just before the finish line.Ĭoins are used to unlocks new weapons and abilities (you can purchase them at the shop). While for the “Run and Gun” levels, you will be able to challenge the Super Mario like side-scroller and collect coins. The good thing is, the bosses’ attack patterns are predictable so you could do trial and error until you remember how they attack and prepares your next strategy.

Some bosses even have multiple forms that you will face them at random sequence. There will be 2 difficulty level for boss battles – simple or regular but in fact, you will need to beat all the bosses at regular difficulty so you can access to its final parts.Įvery boss battle is roughly 1 to 3 minutes long with a few change of phases which the boss will transform and introduces new tricks. The game is heavily focused on boss battles with a few run and gun level for you to earn coins. After defeating the Devil, the brothers would burn all the soul contracts and tell anyone that they are all free of the Devil’s debt (good ending). If you say No, Cuphead and Mugman will have a final battle with the Devil. If you say Yes, the Devil will turn Cuphead and Mugman into his demonic servant (bad ending).

Follow story actually comes with 2 different endings where you can choose whether to join the Devil’s team or not.

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