So as you move through the game, you are awarded coins which can then be used to buy new weapons and power-ups. Add in boss battles, achievements, power-ups and a few clever ‘surprises’ which I won’t spoil and it’s definitely worth investing in this title on the Xbox One. Although the gameplay is a side scrolling shooter, it’s quite fun and allows you to sit back and enjoy something a little simpler. Whether that’s an insidious sunflower, a jelly bean or even a princess with ‘decapitation’ issues, developers Studio MDHR have really though outside the square in its development. Variety is the spice of life and Cuphead really delivers in this aspect as it throws a number of strange and bizarre characters at the player, all taken and twisted from the cartoons of the early 20 th century. The controls are well mapped on the Xbox One controller, however you can tweak them for what you prefer as you blast your enemies into sprite explosions. The game can be played in solo or co-op modes and if you play with another player, they control the other character Mugman which makes for a fun time. That is, become a debt collector for the Devil himself in order to appease the Lord of Hell himself. There is also a quirky story behind Cuphead and when the main character of the same name and his friend Mugman lose their soul to the Devil, they are given the deal of their lifetimes. Unlike games of today which are totally rendered by computers, Cuphead uses hand painted backdrops and animation as you become immersed in this crazy game that is definitely a much needed title in a market flooded by first person shooters. Imagine an arcade game that has parallels to the 1928 cartoon, Steamboat Willie or the 1933 film Popeye the Sailor and this Xbox One title not only pays homage to this area but creates a very artistic and enjoyable side-scrolling shooter experience.
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