maninahat
Since: Apr, 2009
02/28/2022 00:00:00
The only thing really absent from the games is that Cuphead doesn\'t shoot the shit out of every problem with finger guns. I am hoping Cuphead and Mugman will bring the beatdown on one of the villains in a straight fight, but I can understand why they are avoiding it for now; it makes too easy and repetitive if they can simply beat their enemies head on.
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Psi001
Since: Oct, 2010
02/28/2022 00:00:00
@maninahat I'd love if the finger guns were at least used as a one-off gag or something, similar to the magic sweater plot. I imagine the show's take on the cups making it hilarious.
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Good, but not as good as it could be, yet
I’m going to preface this with this statement: I have not played the game. I have seen numerous Youtubers play the game, but have not played it myself. Granted, I think that’s kind of a non-issue, since it’s very apparent that this is not an adaptation of the game. That certainly works to the show’s benefit, which does work on a broader sense, but unfortunately holds the series back from being the best it can be.
This series does harken back. Most of the episodes are fairly self-contained, and there’s not much in the way of overarching conflict throughout the series, aside from a conflict about the Devil trying to get Cuphead’s soul a couple times, and failing hilariously. Otherwise, each episode generally has an individual conflict, and for the most part, they’re pretty funny, with some good slapstick, and scenario building. The world they create is also a lot of fun, mimicking the sort of nonsensical sense where the populace ranges from animals to inanimate objects.
On that note, the animation is certainly good, and while the digital animation can’t fully capture the style of the game, it does a fine job mimicking it for the most part (I especially appreciate the effort to capture the grainy style). The voices are also good, and suit the characters in their own way.
However, there’s a feeling that this show’s true potential is not fully realized. Though I haven’t played the game, one thing I keep hearing is how so many’s favorite parts are the bosses, and the only ones that are present (aside from cameos) are the Root Pack, Ribby and Croaks, King Dice, and of course the Devil. Now I get that the writers probably didn’t want to just do an adaptation of the game, and wanted to take it in their own direction. However, with all the potential the game provides, ti still seems like a missed opportunity.
Of course, it’s not fair to judge a show for what it isn’t, instead of what it is; and for what it is, it’s a pretty good time. Netflix is certainly investing plenty of effort into this, and I’m definitely still willing to keep watching, if we get more of what we have here, and maybe a little more.