TL;DR
To unlock the black and white filter in Cuphead, you need to complete all the "Run and Gun" levels with a pacifist rank, which means finishing them without shooting [1:1],
[2:1],
[4:2].
Pacifist Run Strategy
Achieving a pacifist rank in Cuphead's "Run and Gun" levels is challenging. It requires players to navigate through these levels without using their weapons. Many players find this difficult, especially in certain levels like the wharf level in world 3 [2:2] and the sea level
[3:4]. Utilizing charms such as the double heart can provide extra health, making it slightly easier to endure hits while avoiding combat
[2:2].
Visual Challenges
Playing in black and white mode presents additional challenges, such as difficulty in identifying parryable objects since they are usually differentiated by color. However, some players enjoy the added challenge of relying on memory and experience to identify these objects [3:9],
[3:10]. Despite these challenges, many players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and the old-timey audio filter that accompanies the black and white mode
[3:7].
Alternative Methods
Some players choose to simulate the black and white experience by adjusting their console or TV settings to grayscale. This method provides a similar visual effect without the need to complete the pacifist runs [5:3],
[5:4]. While this doesn't unlock the official in-game filter, it allows players to enjoy the aesthetic without the gameplay challenge.
In summary, unlocking the black and white filter in Cuphead requires skill and patience to complete the pacifist runs, but alternative methods exist for those who want the visual experience without the challenge.
Parrying black and white, congrats
How do you get it
By not shooting in all run and guns and then talk to the turtle in inkwell isle 3
If you want to know what load out works the best make a chat just you and me and I will tell you
I’m working on it, but I’m close.
Cool!
Double heart charm? Kinda cringe.
I had it on because to get the black and white mode u have to do all the run and guns without shooting. I went into that level just to try out the black and white without changing my charms or anything.
Oh I get it, yeah the pacifist levels were borderline impossible without double heart. I particularly have ptsd from the end section of the wharf level in world 3. Sorry for accusing you.
It is! What about 2-strips? It is also really good and easier to unlock imo
I unlocked it earlier it really cool aswell.
Are you playing on switch?
Ya
You can change display colours to greyscale in the settings of your switch.
This is from all pacifist levels right?
Yeah and the only ones that i felt were really challenging to do that on were the two run and guns on the third isle, those were rough without shooting
God that bullshit sea level, I'll rather shoot myself in the head than complete that level pacifist again x(
I was excited for it until I couldn’t see what was parryable and what wasn’t
To me, that's part of the challenge; you have to use your memory of the level to try and remember what's parryable and what's not. Sometimes it can't be helped, but it can still add a layer of enjoyment.
Most parryable objects can be differentiated by color even despite black & white mode being enabled so it's not impossible by any means. There are videos uploaded of people getting S ranks with it.
Yeah i know what you mean, i'll play it in color a few times to see if there are certain things i know i can parry for when i play in black and white
this has destroyed my want for it
i just turned off the colors in my switch so it was black and white fore fre
It's even better with the old-timey audio filter in the settings.
Is that something you have to unlock?
I just turned down the color on my tv to 0 so I could pretend I accomplished something.
I can't remember how is it you unlock this
You need to get a p rank in all the run and gun levels
So that's what I was trying to do I remember hammering at these levels when I had cuphead trying for a p rank but could not remember why
But but... How do you know what to parry?
Items that you can parry glow a little bit
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This is what I don't get.. f*** going through all the past fists levels just to get something that I can change with my TV settings.. have two tone no dad be different lol..
How?
I just applied the grayscale filter in the settings of my switch
Galaxy brain. I'm doing this. Thx
I did this, pretty funny, you can combine 2 strip and grayscale
Do not play cuphead with inverted colors on the Nintendo switch, worst mistake of my life
Yeah, i tried that lol
This is big brain time
Do the fifteen levels have to be bosses or can they include Run N' Guns? Sorry if this sounds stupid
I could be wrong but I think you just need to P Rank the Run n Gun stages...impossible to P Rank the bosses.
The fifteen levels unlocks a different filter. Black and White is unlocked for getting P-rank on all the run ‘n’ gun levels, meaning no shots fired in the levels (killing enemies by parrying is fine).
Ohhhh okay, thank you!
I could try the cursed relic ...
Sould I?
Have you tried getting the two-tone filter by getting an A-, A, or A+ on most bosses?
Once you finish that, you talk to this fork guy who will give you the filter.
I already have it it was a cake walk 😄
Well, if you have the DLC, have you gotten the golden Chalice filter?
He's in Isle III by the way
Don’t worry, divine relic wasn’t too bad. My route was: all of isle 1, brineybeard and weiner rat, and king dice bosses 1-6. I found them the easiest. Hope it helps! Also, you don’t need to knockout king dice himself for it to count, just the individual bosses
yes, btw i think casino bosses count
I can confirm they count, but they only give "1 point" instead of 2 like Inkwell Isle 1. It's still an easy 10 points though to fight them all + King Dice so I'd go for it
Thanks for letting me know I hope it isn't as bad as pasifist 😅
I just unlocked the two strip and black and white filters and was wondering if they can be used in a new game.
Nope, it's specifically unlocked on the file you've unlocked it on.
Thank you. Was kinda hoping to see the king dice scenes in 2 strip but ah well.
Fight him in the save with the 2 strip
I just unlocked black and white screen by getting a P rank in every run and gun level. And I am very dissatisfied. Please tell me I'm just not seeing something and theres a way to know what to parry.
Obviously I know what's parryable like the worm from the root pack but what about the tears some of those can be parried. How can I tell?
On switch there's a console black and white mode
not his question
Yeah but... this wasnt an answer.
Somethings you can’t tell. Mostly if it’s an attack that is only sometimes parryable
Some parryable objects glow so you can tell from that
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That's kinda the point. To get to black and white you have to depend on your parry so much. And now that you've done a p rank run and play b&w, you cant see what's parryable. Pure irony
Took me so long to get it.
A link to download my save: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nIHQicLbwDInM7KYPXJCYzZiOCuJsPxb/view?usp=drivesdk
actually theres a waaaaaay easier way to make this
just download 'ultimate bendy mod' from game banana and youre done.
you can also do the SpOoKy effect from chapter four too
with the click of several buttons, you can change the game speed, make yourself a god or just staight up fly to 'the end' :)
also theres my fav: you can delete any object or enemy from existence with the click of a button while sayin LİGMA BALLS like dr. manhattan
god i love this mod
Yeah, but that’s cheating. I’m going to try to get it for real!
Thank you minos
Is that even possible on console?
Your pour mental state
That's why I posted the save for people to download, so they don't end up with the same mental state (the type where you start shouting profanities at the projectionist) if they want to play with black and white mode
I watched this guy: Some_cartoonist get it and he had so much pain
Respect
Congrats!
How to unlock the black and white filter in cuphead
To unlock the black and white filter in Cuphead, follow these steps:
Complete the Game: You need to finish the main story mode of Cuphead. This includes defeating all the bosses and completing all the levels.
Defeat the Final Boss: Make sure to defeat the final boss, which is the Devil, to fully complete the game.
Access the Options Menu: Once you've completed the game, go to the main menu and select the "Options" menu.
Enable the Filter: In the Options menu, you will find the option to enable the black and white filter. Toggle it on to activate the filter.
Key Takeaway: The black and white filter is a fun way to experience the game with a classic cartoon aesthetic, reminiscent of the 1930s animation style that inspired Cuphead. Enjoy the unique visual twist it adds to your gameplay!
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