It's a cartoony run and gun game, but it's also one of the most horrifying experiences we've had in recent memory.
You might be wondering why a run-and-gun game like Cuphead could be considered a horror game. After all, it's not exactly the kind of thing you'd expect to find on the same list as Resident Evil 7: Biohazard or Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Well, let me explain.
Cuphead is challenging in a way that few other games are--it's extremely difficult and unforgiving, with boss fights that will have you screaming at your screen in frustration before eventually figuring out how to beat them (if you can). The platforming sections are also very tough; if you don't have quick reflexes or good timing, you'll fall into endless pits over and over again until finally giving up entirely because "this isn't working for me." And even though it's not technically scary in terms of gore or jump scares (although there are some creepy bosses), the overall tone makes it feel like something straight out of an old black-and-white horror film from the 1930s: dark colors dominate every aspect of gameplay design; enemies move slowly but relentlessly towards their goal; eerie music plays in each stage...
