Cuphead | ★★★★☆

Cuphead is one of the few challenging games that didn’t frustrate me when I died. The reason being; I could always see what I did wrong and how I could have prevented it going forward. I can't blame the game for my mistakes since every attack can be prevented/dodged if you’re paying attention enough (It can still overwhelmed you though, so you better turn on some ultra instinct). Each boss and phase has an ideal guns or super, so don't be stubborn using only one weapon the whole game.

The game also has a strong nostalgia factor for me, even though it's a recent release. It reminds me of an old arcade game I played as a kid called Three Wonders (1991). Interestingly, it’s not the art style but the gameplay itself that brings back those feelings of fun and frustration.

Lastly, a tip if you’re not playing with a keyboard: rebind the controls on your controller. Don’t put the shoot and jump/dash buttons in places where only one finger can press them at the same time. If possible, bind the shoot button to R2/RT for smoother gameplay.

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ this one will make you question your sanity

A completely hand drawn platformer... do yourself a favor and play this masterpiece! Worth every penny.