They’re both really really good

Cupheadis out next Friday, and I can hardly believe it’s almost here. I’ve been so obsessed with theexquisite art and animationthat Kristofer Maddigan’s big-band soundtrack has gone under-noticed. Nothing like a behind-the-scenes look at the music to serve as a necessary kick in the pants.

I look forward to associating this upbeat track with pain and suffering come next week.

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Also, for collectors: the full soundtrack will be out on vinyl throughiam8bitlater this year. It’s wild to me that vinyl releases for video games have become commonplace. Does the heart good.

The ghost at the end of the hallway

Picking up the smiley face post-it off the broken mirror

John and Molly sitting on the park bench

Close up shot of Marissa Marcel starring in Ambrosio

Kukrushka sitting in a meadow

Lightkeeper pointing his firearm overlapped against the lighthouse background

Overseer looking over the balcony in opening cutscene of Funeralopolis

Edited image of Super Imposter looking through window in No I’m not a Human demo cutscene with thin man and FEMA inside the house

Looking at the ghost of Jackie inside the lighthouse