Because that's a Boss Rush? Also I love that game so bring it on!
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Cuphead - 6 min of gameplay
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Because that's a Boss Rush? Also I love that game so bring it on!
CoconutTank
Member
Super duper looking forward to Cuphead! Been interested in it ever since it was first announced and shown. I'm not sure if the original boss rush model is still there, but I'm still liking what I see today 
I remember playing tons of Gunstar Heroes with friends and generally having a blast with that, and I'm often willing to pitch a few quarters into a Metal Slug machine when I got time to play.
I don't think I've seen the new weapons before, but it's good to see that the peashooter doesn't simply become obsolete once you buy more weapons. The spreadshot at least appears to not go full screen despite shooting in 3 directions, and I suspect the homing shot will deal less damage, or maybe the projectiles will track a bit but not turn on a dime.
I see that some of the weapons have "Extra Special" as well. If I have a full super meter, it looks like it will default to activating super no matter what. Will I be able to use specials instead of supers when I'm at full meter? Or will it always just be better to do a super instead of a special?
I like the shots having a different sound when one is firing in locked mode
Being able to adjust your loadout before entering a stage seems like a good idea; instead of losing whatever weapons you have on death or having to find specific weapons in a level, you just work with whatever you have.
I'm also hoping for a charm that gives an 8 way dash in the air, or an air dash, or an additional air jump, but we'll see
Edit: Oh... wasn't really aware of this video being mostly old footage, but I still liked what I saw. If stuff's been redone, I'm looking forward to the result!
I remember playing tons of Gunstar Heroes with friends and generally having a blast with that, and I'm often willing to pitch a few quarters into a Metal Slug machine when I got time to play.I don't think I've seen the new weapons before, but it's good to see that the peashooter doesn't simply become obsolete once you buy more weapons. The spreadshot at least appears to not go full screen despite shooting in 3 directions, and I suspect the homing shot will deal less damage, or maybe the projectiles will track a bit but not turn on a dime.
I see that some of the weapons have "Extra Special" as well. If I have a full super meter, it looks like it will default to activating super no matter what. Will I be able to use specials instead of supers when I'm at full meter? Or will it always just be better to do a super instead of a special?
I like the shots having a different sound when one is firing in locked mode
Being able to adjust your loadout before entering a stage seems like a good idea; instead of losing whatever weapons you have on death or having to find specific weapons in a level, you just work with whatever you have.
I'm also hoping for a charm that gives an 8 way dash in the air, or an air dash, or an additional air jump, but we'll see
Edit: Oh... wasn't really aware of this video being mostly old footage, but I still liked what I saw. If stuff's been redone, I'm looking forward to the result!
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
Yes, there are normal platforming levels now like the devs always wanted to do. I'd guess that there are normal not so bullet spongey enemies in them as well. I don't see any problem with variety with what I have seen so far.
How is this a reply to me saying the older video looks more busy animation wise than the newer one exactly? Right. It isn't.
The old trailer didn't have anything like that bouncy boss that does nothing but jump around forever, cycling through it's 3 different attacks to a nearly static background for example. I mean, look at this. I am sorry, but this doesn't look very exciting animation wise as far as I am concerned. Neither does the whole flying section at the beginning.
dragonzdogma
Member
Kinda agree...
I would prefer this game as an turn based - RPG or secret of Mana style
Edit: and like typical tom and jerry cartoons you just know that lime green patch of grass and tree will animate when you get close.
What he is saying is this isn't newer footage.
And I am comparing it to the 2015 E3 trailer.
Japanmanx3
Member
Salivating.
Death Penalty
Member
That's exactly what it is trying to be though.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
First off, I watched both of those vids and there is literally not one scene between the two to actually compare.
Secondly, the fact that ONE boss isn't up to your standards so you judge the entire game on it is ridiculous.
Thirdly,
This.
I am saying one of the two looks a lot more busy animation wise than the other. The two videos are very comparable in that regard.
The flying section looks pretty bland as well. As does the world map traveling.
Completely irrelevant to the point I am trying to make here. The E3 2015 video is older still.
Space Runaway
Member
Definitely a joy to look at. Gameplay doesn't light my world on fire or anything but it looks solid enough and will be an instant purchase.
OrbitalBeard
Member
You act as if this is a bad thing. That's exactly why many are excited about the game.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
What I am saying is that since there wasn't a scene to compare then those sections that you are worried about might still be there.
Do we know anything about difficulty settings or alternate modes? That could change things as well. Maybe a good question for Teeth if he can answer it.
eXistor
Member
Presentation means nothing if the core gameplay is bad. Not saying Cuphead's gameplay is bad (not until I play it, I'm having lower and lower expectation every time I see the game tbh), but all the style and pretty graphics are gonna mean very little if you're just not having fun playing it.
TheGreatDirector
Banned
God, the animations are incredible in this game. I can't imagine the time it took to hand draw them all.
Head.spawn
Junior Member
Are you saying that section from the game shown in the older build isn't in the newer version?
No, I am saying stuff that came after doesn't look as good, dragging the presentation down a notch.
flaxknuckles
Member
The gameplay looks kinda weird to me because instead of firing powerful, well-timed shots your character just spams weak blasts against enemies with humongous health pools who don't react to anything. It's like playing Megaman by mashing the shoot button instead of charging the megabuster before firing.
Still gonna buy this game on GOG just for the amazing presentation.
Still gonna buy this game on GOG just for the amazing presentation.
How much longer do you want to wait for more animations?
Game looks absolutely on point, but man I hope they don't make it too hard and alienate average skilled players like myself
Agree, everything I have heard makes it sound like its really hard, no thanks if that's the case.
CloudStrife_ca
Member
This game wow... I just can't wait! That trailer looked so good.
Conor_Fool
Banned
This is the most gorgeous indie game I've ever seen, without a doubt. Unfortunately the gameplay looks a bit dull but I'll still be buying this.
My exact thoughts when I saw there was an overworld, except I was thinking turn based like Mario RPG. God that would be incredible.
Kinda agree...
I would prefer this game as an turn based - RPG or secret of Mana style
Edit: and like typical tom and jerry cartoons you just know that lime green patch of grass and tree will animate when you get close.
My exact thoughts when I saw there was an overworld, except I was thinking turn based like Mario RPG. God that would be incredible.
Magic Mushroom
Member
Trust me, it plays really well and is great fun if you like old school run and gun games.
But yeah, this is old footage.
*straight up calls people dumbasses*
"But how was i being rude tho? why cant i be critical?? 😇😇😇"
this shit is so tiring just come humble the first time
Suburban Thug
Member
Yes I've played them in arcades and do not like them. Metal slug is ok.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Are their cups filled with milk or water?
The official canon is: "their soul"
BluePigGanon
Member
Can't wait. Probably the game I'm most looking forward to right now.
StrangeRoboMemory
Member
Is the eyepatch pig storeowner inspired by Dragon's Trap?
Ultimadrago
Member
How is this only $20?
How much was Ori? I can't remember? Was it 40 or 20?
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Whose drinking their soul?
bitbydeath
Gold Member
Same, looks fantastic, I'll be there on YouTube day one instead ^_^
Liliana Eileen
Member
This is definitely a game you need to play and not watch. It's hard as hell, too.
Mugman drinks his own in his stage intro.