Cuphead review — a uniquely beautiful and worthwhile challenge

Cuphead is hard, but it’s not unfair. Like the run-and-gun games that inspired it (Contra, Metal Slug, and so on), you’ll need some skill and quick reactions to win. But most importantly, you need patience. Every death in this Xbox One and PC title is a learning experience. Winning is often just a matter of persistence.

But Cuphead isn’t just a mechanically fun sidescroller. Its visuals make it stand out as one of the most interesting indie games ever.