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Sugarland Shimmy (Run 'n' Gun)
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Sugarland Shimmy (Run 'n' Gun)

Master the Sugarland Shimmy Run 'n' Gun level in Cuphead DLC! Learn strategies, tips, and boss weaknesses to achieve an S-Rank and 100% completion.

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Master the Sugarland Shimmy Run 'n' Gun level in Cuphead DLC! Learn strategies, tips, and boss weaknesses to achieve an S-Rank and 100% completion.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Sugarland Shimmy is a Run 'n' Gun level located in Inkwell Isle IV.
  2. 2
    Players must defeat all bosses in Inkwell Isle IV to progress.
  3. 3
    The main bosses in Inkwell Isle IV are The Moonshine Mob, Esther Winchester, Glumstone The Giant, Mortimer Freeze, and The Howling Aces.
  4. 4
    Defeating these bosses as Cuphead, Mugman, or Ms. Chalice contributes to completion.
Tips
  • To achieve an A-Rank or higher, defeat the boss in under two minutes on Regular difficulty, maintain at least 3HP, land three parries, and execute six special attacks.
  • Using Djimmi The Great's wishes for extra HP will void progress for the 'Ranger' achievement.
  • Ms. Chalice, with her dash parry ability, can make certain fights, especially the King of Games' Champions, easier to navigate.
  • For the 'Decadent' achievement (10 bosses with Ms. Chalice), focus on main bosses on Inkwell Isle I and II using DLC weapons.
  • The 'Golden Touch' achievement can be earned by defeating a boss with Ms. Chalice's Super Art I, effective against bosses like the Announcer Snail or Psycarrot.
  • New DLC weapons like Converge, Crackshot, and Twist-Up are useful for various trophies.
  • The 'Checkmate' achievement requires defeating the King of Games' Champions (Pawns, Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen) without weapons or charms, relying solely on parries.
  • 'The Gauntlet' challenge, unlocked after defeating the Champions, requires beating all five mini-bosses sequentially without failing.
  • 'Compliments To The Chef' involves defeating all five main bosses in Inkwell Isle IV and collecting ingredients for the Wondertart, leading to a fight with Chef Saltbaker. Crackshot, Ms. Chalice, and determination can help in this fight.
  • 'Cooked To Perfection' requires an S-Rank on an Inkwell Isle IV stage, achievable on Expert difficulty (unlocked after beating the game and making a deal with The Devil). The Moonshine Mob is a recommended target for this S-Rank.

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