Cuphead
2017 · Run and Gun · PC / Steam
Cuphead is a game built on two pillars, and both are exceptional. The hand-drawn 1930s animation style remains unlike anything else in gaming, and the boss fights deliver the kind of challenge that makes victory feel earned rather than given. Local co-op adds a layer of chaos that changes every encounter. The run-and-gun platforming levels don't reach the same heights as the boss battles, and the difficulty will push some players past their breaking point. But for anyone who wants a game that demands everything you've got and rewards you with some of the most creative, gorgeous encounters ever designed, Cuphead delivers in a way very few games can.