

Not only is it a useful defense maneuver, but each parry also builds Cuphead’s special power meter. Parrying - jumping into an attack, then bouncing off - is fundamental to success. Here’s the control set I do recommend: A - Jump X - Shoot Right bumper - Lock Right trigger - Ex Shot Left bumper - Dash Left trigger - Switch Weapon Master the parry This made my hands contort in to something resembling rigor mortis. In short, the default controls place jump, shoot, secondary fire, and dash all on the face buttons. I dug into the junky default controls already. This mindset eases stress, encourages risk-taking and elevates success from an assumption to a pleasant surprise, an achievement reached by practice, patience and gradual self-improvement. When you assume you will fail, each loss is simply part of a bigger learning exercise. Cuphead grants players unlimited attempts to beat each stage, meaning you have unlimited time to learn the placement of traps, memorize the timing of complex attacks and locate enemy weak points. Rather than play to beat the stage, take time to learn how it works. When you first try a new stage, assume you will fail. If you take one piece of advice from this piece, please let it be this: Embrace failure. StudioMDHR Entertainment Embrace the suck And please feel free to share your own tips in the comments. I hope they help you enjoy your adventure. These are the 10 tips I wish I’d known before I started the game. That’s why I’ve assembled this concise guide. While I encourage players to take a stab at discovering the best ways to beat each boss, the game has a few quirks you can overcome with a little advanced guidance. Cuphead challenges its players, both for the better and the worse.
