Discover how to unlock Cuphead's secret black and white mode and vintage audio filters. Follow our guide to complete pacifist runs and achieve high grades.
Cuphead features a secret mode that unlocks a pure 1930s cartoon aesthetic with vintage audio filters. To access this mode, players must complete specific challenges in World 3.
Walkthrough
- 1Speak to the turtle in the World 3 hub. He will task you with clearing all six platforming levels without defeating any enemies.
- 2Successfully complete the following platforming levels without killing enemies: Forest Follies, Treetop Trouble, Funfair Fever, Funhouse Frazzle, Perilous Piers, and Rugged Ridge. A 'P' will appear on the flag at the end of each completed pacifist run.
- 3Return to the turtle in the World 3 hub after completing all six pacifist runs to unlock the Black and White mode.
- 4Additionally, speak to the fork character outside the World 3 shop. He rewards players for achieving Grade A or higher on boss battles.
Tips
- Achieving Grade A or above on all boss battles will unlock a two-stripe filter. Occasional Grade B scores are acceptable, but aim for consistency.
- The pacifist challenge requires completing platforming levels without attacking enemies.
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