Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course serves sweet redemption for GamesBeat

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Cuphead is getting ready to release its big DLC addition, The Delicious Last Course, on June 30. This $8 expansion will add new bosses, weapons, and Miss Chalice, a new playable character that comes with unique abilities, including a double jump.

For fans of Cupheads, it’s plenty to excited for. For GamesBeat, the idea of more Cuphead can feel a bit terrifying. We have, um, something of a history with the original game.

So when I had a chance to play The Delicious Last Course during the Summer Game Fest Play Days event in Los Angeles this past weekend, I was determined to do well and put some respect on GamesBeat’s name.

And I did just that, managing to beat the demo boss — a diabolical ice wizard who could transform into a fridge, a snow monster, and giant snowflake — after trying for a bit less than 15 minutes. Now, I know, this might not seem like the greatest accomplishment in the world, but it still felt great.

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My own narcissistic quest for honor aside, it’s easy to see that The Delicious Last Course is gonna serve Cuphead fans well. It’s more of the boss-based animation mayhem that made the original such a big hit. It’s just more, which is exactly what good DLC should offer.

While basking in the glow of my victory, I also had a chance to chat with Maja Moldenhauer, studio director and executive producer at Studio MDHR. I got to ask her