Cuphead: Best Early Upgrades To Buy First

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With a remarkable visual style in the spirit of 1930s cartoons, Cuphead brings a wonderful and friendly charm to a harsh and unforgiving game. Many players of Cuphead have praised it for its difficulty, and for the abundance of challenge that awaits Cuphead, Mugman, and now Ms. Chalice.

With the game being somewhat challenging, new players might want to know how to maximize their skill on a playthrough. The best way to achieve this is through the in-game upgrades. Knowing just which ones to prioritize first to ensure Cuphead can successfully repay his debt to the Devil.

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For the price of 4 coins, players can obtain Charge from Porkrind’s Emporium. This upgrade provides the player with a high-damage, high-velocity shot. For maximum effect, the player should hold down the firing button when using this attack. Charge requires a lot of precision, and needs time to build up effectively, but when it does, it’s deadly to even the most challenging of bosses.

Charge is a typical upgrade of a game like Cuphead. Games like Mega Man and Metroid feature similar charge shots, and Cuphead’s version is equally dangerous to foes. Players should pick this up as soon as possible to maximize their damage.

Spread is also obtained from Porkrind’s Emporium. This weapon fires projectiles at short range, but with great damage. It’s like a shotgun in that it has powerful spread damage, as long as the target is close.

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Spread fires eight large spikes that deal high damage. They move slowly, which can be a bit of a burden against some quicker enemies. This is great for dealing with background bosses or bosses that are stationary, as it