Shoot Star

100% playthrough: https://youtu.be/QsmxLB2vjz0?si=ap08iZQj7PzWlYDq This game is what it looks like: a solo dev's take on Cuphead. And, though it's a little rough around the edges at times - and has none of the unlocking/skill progression that its inspiration has - I still think that it was alright, and likely worth the pricepoint if you're into this type of game. If you can get past the initial jankiness of the control/menus, there is something real here. The fights on Gold, the highest difficulty (I didn't dabble with the others much) were legitimately challenging at times and were far from instant wins. When it comes to the art, this is no Cuphead, but the style is cohesive and interesting enough, and you can tell that a lot of care went into all the assets despite the "simple" appearances. I will also say that the final boss and ending credits were quite good, so feel free to look forward to that as a payoff, if need-be. This is a surprising recommendation from me, but if you want a budget Cuphead with 9 (I think) bosses, check this game out!