Cuphead, a game I had been keeping an eye on for quite sometime, and with great anticipation; it has lived up to all the hype! To start, this game is absolutely drop dead gorgeous. The animation and backdrops are straight out of the 1930's classical cartoon era, with character designs and locations that would get a nod from Disney himself. The soundtrack is an absolute delight, matching themes and tempo to the madness encountered on screen.

This game is a scrolling shooter at heart and thank goodness, the developers decided to make it a ride that will have you gnashing your teeth while you dodge and shoot to keep your hide unscathed. The controls are smooth, very responsive and the hit boxes spot on for this type of game. The difficulty is obviously subjective to one's skill in shooter games. I personally thought it was fine - fair for the most part, and most importantly, FUN!

It took me over six hours to beat on regular difficulty (93% completed), and I will definitely be going back to perfect each bout with these crazy capers. Highly recommended. Best 2D action in years!