Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

  • June 30, 2022
88%
Game Brain Score Based on 26 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Game Cover
Cuphead in The Delicious Last Course is a must-play for people who enjoyed the original game. If you found Cuphead too challenging, then chances are you will still find it pretty hard even with the inclusion of Ms. Chalice and her special abilities.

"Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course" is a DLC expansion to the run-and-gun indie game, introducing a new playable character, Ms. Chalice, with unique abilities. Players will join Ms. Chalice, Cuphead, and Mugman in their quest to assist Chef Saltbaker on a new Inkwell Isle, battling giant bosses and discovering new weapons and charms. This challenging adventure is a fitting finale for Cuphead fans.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The expansion features some of the best and most memorable boss fights in gaming, showcasing brilliant design and creativity.
  • Ms. Chalice adds a new dynamic to gameplay with her unique moveset, making the experience more accessible for players on Regular difficulty.
  • The hand-drawn visuals and catchy jazz score remain highlights, enhancing the overall aesthetic and atmosphere of the game.
  • The DLC is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • The challenging gameplay may still be a barrier for entry for some gamers, especially those who found the original Cuphead too difficult.
  • There are no run 'n gun levels, which some players may miss from the base game.
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its tight mechanics and challenging yet rewarding experiences, featuring some of the most memorable boss fights in gaming. Players appreciate the smart updates to the moveset and the beautiful hand-drawn art, complemented by a catchy jazz score. While the difficulty may be daunting for some, the combination of engaging narrative and aesthetic elements makes it a compelling and revisitable title.

    • “The marriage of tight gameplay and fun narrative animations in an impeccable and memorable aesthetic is undeniably powerful.”
    • “Offers some of the best and most creative bosses in the entire game, with challenging yet rewarding gameplay.”
    • “It takes the already phenomenal gameplay of Cuphead and just adds more Cuphead on top.”
    • “But the game still has the same brand of punishing gameplay we’re used to from the original.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impeccable aesthetic, featuring gorgeous visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. The combination of stunning animations, memorable boss fights, and a fantastic soundtrack creates a powerful and immersive atmosphere, making it a standout in both narrative and visual design. Overall, the game's performance and artistic elements are considered top-notch, contributing to its replay value.

    • “The marriage of tight gameplay and fun narrative animations in an impeccable and memorable aesthetic is undeniably powerful.”
    • “Amazing boss fights, gorgeous visuals, stunning soundtrack.”
    • “Everything else though, from performance to visuals and music, is top notch.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised as stunning and a highlight, complementing the gorgeous visuals and memorable boss fights. Reviewers note that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a significant aspect of the game's appeal and contributing to its inventive gameplay.

    • “The expansion adds some of the most inventive bosses Studio MDHR has ever come up with, backed up with that amazing animation and music which has never looked or sounded better.”
    • “Amazing boss fights, gorgeous visuals, stunning soundtrack.”
    • “Everything else though, from performance to visuals and music, is top notch.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised, with users highlighting that performance, visuals, and music are all of high quality.

    • “Everything else though, from performance to visuals and music, is top notch.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Chalice's gameplay offers significant replayability through her unique play style, complemented by numerous new bosses, parry challenges, and weapons, along with an extensive side quest for charm upgrades. This variety enhances the overall experience, encouraging players to return for more.

    • “Chalice's play style is enough to add hours of replay value on its own, but the fact she's rounded out by over half a dozen new bosses, unique parry challenges, new weapons to play around with, and a lengthy side quest dedicated to upgrading a charm makes it even better.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story of Chalice enhances the gameplay experience with a variety of new bosses, unique challenges, and an extensive side quest for charm upgrades, adding significant replay value and depth to the narrative.

  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find that grinding can become tedious at times, even with the introduction of added perks, and note the absence of run-and-gun stages contributes to this feeling.

    • “Grinding still occasionally becomes tedious despite added perks.”
    • “The lack of run-and-gun stages makes the grinding feel even more monotonous.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding can really drag down the overall experience.”
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88% average critic score

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