An Over-Analysis of Cuphead Boss Design (Base Game)

Akasharose May 4, 2025
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I analyze Video Game design, particularly Boss Fights - and occasionally, try challenge runs of my favorite ones! I also have a Pathfinder 2e Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@AkasharoseChronicles

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Cuphead is visually one of the most impressive games I've ever played - and also features some of my favorite boss fights in gaming. Today, we're going to be breaking down the design, references, and puns among the debtors in the base game of Cuphead! 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:36 - Goopy le Grande 0:05:59 - The Root Pack 0:10:43 - Ribby and Croaks 0:16:25 - Hilda Berg 0:21:52 - Cagney Carnation 0:27:24 - Beppi the Clown 0:32:45 - Djimmi the Genie 0:38:22 - Baroness von Bon Bon 0:44:31 - Wally Warbles 0:49:18 - Grim Matchstick 0:54:38 - Rumor Honeybottoms 0:59:18 - Captain Brinybeard 1:04:32 - Cala Maria 1:10:39 - Sally Stageplay 1:15:53 - Werner Wermin 1:19:57 - Dr. Kahl's Robot 1:24:48 - Phantom Express 1:29:50 - King Dice 1:41:06 - The Devil 1:46:37 - The End? 1:47:24 - Bloopers #cuphead #cupheadgame #cupheadgameplay #bossfight #videogames #videoessay #bossrush #animation