Unfortunately there weren’t *enough* gamers, because The Neverhood sold under 50,000 copies, making the chances for a true sequel moot (though there was a platformer on PS1 using a similar style). It won multiple artistic achievement awards, and more importantly, a place in the heart of gamers that seek out truly unique experiences and visuals in interactive media.
A point and click adventure game released in 1996 that utilized a breathtaking claymation style. You may have heard of Armikrog’s older brother, The Neverhood. Thus, presented for your approval at 4 semi-obscure games that took animation and art direction to unique places, and are worthy of praise for doing so. However, few look as cool, or innovate in the same way Cuphead has.
Quality animation in games is important, and lots of games have it. The animation and art is so smooth and unique it seems to fulfill the promise of ‘playing a cartoon’ many gamers have wanted since Super Mario World and Yoshi’s Island teased the notion. An interactive video game you can play and control. When you look at Cuphead you need to catch your breath.
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