The Cactus Girl is an NPC that appears on Inkwell Isle Four in the Delicious Last Course. She is an anthropomorphic cactus who speaks with a Southern drawl. She inadvertently requests the player to defeat all the bosses - both of the main game and of the DLC - with Ms. Chalice. She does so by saying how she'd "sure love to tell" tales of how Ms. Chalice defeated the bosses, with the titles of the tales alluding to the bosses Ms. Chalice has yet to defeat (e.g.: "The Tale of That Slime Smashed Silly" alludes to Goopy Le Grande).
She keeps track of the bosses defeated by using tallies around the campfire. Once all the bosses have been defeated by Ms. Chalice, the campfire will be lit and a total of 25 tallies will be around it. Talking to the NPC one last time unlocks a new skin for Ms. Chalice.
Any difficulty can be used to beat the bosses. In two-player mode, it is okay for the non-Ms. Chalice player to damage the boss but not for them to land the finishing blow. Also, it only counts if player one is Ms. Chalice. Beating Run 'n Gun levels is not necessary, as the NPC does not count the mini-bosses encountered in them. The NPC also does not count the mini-bosses in All Bets Are Off!, the King of Games' champions, or the Angel and Demon.
Listed below are the lines of dialogue the NPC has that allude to the bosses; they can be defeated by Ms. Chalice in any order.
| Boss | Quote |
|---|---|
| The Root Pack | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Villainous Veggies Vanquished'. |
| Goopy Le Grande | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of That Slime Smashed Silly'. |
| Hilda Berg | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Busted-Up Blimp'. |
| Cagney Carnation | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Felonious Flower Felled'. |
| Ribby and Croaks | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Trounced Tadpoles'. |
| Baroness Von Bon Bon | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Countess's Sugar Crash'. |
| Beppi The Clown | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Creepy Clown Gone Kaput'. |
| Djimmi The Great | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Meanie Genie Sent Up In Smoke'. |
| Grim Matchstick | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Fire Breather Extinguished'. |
| Wally Warbles | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of how the Bird Got His Wings Clipped'. |
| Rumor Honeybottoms | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Bad Bee Buzzed Off'. |
| Captain Brineybeard | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Pirate Walking the Plank'. |
| Sally Stageplay | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of The Upstaged Drama Queen'. |
| Werner Werman | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Platoon Pest Gone AWOL'. |
| Dr. Kahl's Robot | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Bolt Bucket's Bust-Up'. |
| Cala Maria | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Sea Siren's Swan Song'. |
| Phantom Express | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of The Locomotive In Limbo'. |
| King Dice | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Casino Man's Comeuppance'. |
| The Devil | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Dastardly Devil's Due'. |
| Glumstone The Giant | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Bruised Big Boulder'. |
| Moonshine Mob | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of Those Boozy Bugs Busted'. |
| The Howling Aces | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Punched-Up Pack of Pilots'. |
| Mortimer Freeze | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Cold Congregation Put On Ice'. |
| Esther Winchester | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of the Dusted Desperado'. |
| Chef Saltbaker | I'd sure love to tell 'The Tale of Anyone Else Causin' Trouble'. |
Gallery[]
| Supporting Characters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Inkwell Isle One | ||
| Mac • Quint • Chip • Angel | ||
| Inkwell Isle Two | ||
| Quadratus • Four Mel Arrangement • Ginger • Buster • Lucien | ||
| Inkwell Isle Three | ||
| Ludwig • Wolfgang • Cora • Tully • Silverworth | ||
| Inkwell Isle Four | ||
| Newsie Cat • Cactus Girl • Ghost Detective • Lantern, Shovel, and Pickaxe | ||
| Multiple Inkwell Isles | ||
| Canteen Hughes • The Boatman | ||
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Greetings, aficionados of the whimsical world of Cuphead and its expansions. As an avid enthusiast deeply immersed in the intricate tapestry of this delightful universe, I bring forth a wealth of knowledge about the characters, quests, and nuances presented in this particular snippet related to the NPC known as the Cactus Girl and her involvement in The Delicious Last Course.
First and foremost, let's delve into the essence of the Cactus Girl herself. Situated in Inkwell Isle Four, this anthropomorphic cactus with a charming Southern drawl serves a pivotal role. Her task, albeit inadvertently imposed, is to nudge the player towards an adventurous challenge. The player is entreated to defeat all the bosses, both from the main game and The Delicious Last Course DLC, but with a twist – using Ms. Chalice as the protagonist.
The narrative unfolds as the Cactus Girl expresses her desire to regale tales of Ms. Chalice's triumphs over the various bosses. Each quote she utters alludes to a specific boss yet to be conquered by Ms. Chalice, creating an engaging and anticipatory atmosphere. For instance, "The Tale of That Slime Smashed Silly" foreshadows the encounter with Goopy Le Grande.
The Cactus Girl meticulously keeps track of the player's progress by marking tallies around a campfire. Only when all bosses have succumbed to Ms. Chalice's prowess does the campfire illuminate with a total of 25 tallies. The culmination of this task unlocks a new skin for Ms. Chalice, a testament to the player's accomplishment and perseverance.
It's important to note that any difficulty setting is acceptable for this endeavor, and in two-player mode, the non-Ms. Chalice player can assist in damaging the bosses, but the finishing blow must be dealt by Ms. Chalice. However, Run 'n Gun levels need not be conquered, as the Cactus Girl doesn't acknowledge mini-bosses encountered within them. The same exemption applies to mini-bosses in "All Bets Are Off!," the King of Games' champions, and the Angel and Demon.
Now, let's unravel the tapestry further by examining the lines of dialogue that the NPC utters, cleverly hinting at the bosses Ms. Chalice is destined to conquer:
- The Root Pack: "The Tale of the Villainous Veggies Vanquished"
- Goopy Le Grande: "The Tale of That Slime Smashed Silly"
- Hilda Berg: "The Tale of the Busted-Up Blimp"
- Cagney Carnation: "The Tale of the Felonious Flower Felled"
- Ribby and Croaks: "The Tale of the Trounced Tadpoles"
- Baroness Von Bon Bon: "The Tale of the Countess's Sugar Crash"
- Beppi The Clown: "The Tale of the Creepy Clown Gone Kaput"
- Djimmi The Great: "The Tale of the Meanie Genie Sent Up In Smoke"
- Grim Matchstick: "The Tale of the Fire Breather Extinguished"
- Wally Warbles: "The Tale of how the Bird Got His Wings Clipped"
- Rumor Honeybottoms: "The Tale of the Bad Bee Buzzed Off"
- Captain Brineybeard: "The Tale of the Pirate Walking the Plank"
- Sally Stageplay: "The Tale of The Upstaged Drama Queen"
- Werner Werman: "The Tale of the Platoon Pest Gone AWOL"
- Dr. Kahl's Robot: "The Tale of the Bolt Bucket's Bust-Up"
- Cala Maria: "The Tale of the Sea Siren's Swan Song"
- Phantom Express: "The Tale of The Locomotive In Limbo"
- King Dice: "The Tale of the Casino Man's Comeuppance"
- The Devil: "The Tale of the Dastardly Devil's Due"
- Glumstone The Giant: "The Tale of the Bruised Big Boulder"
- Moonshine Mob: "The Tale of Those Boozy Bugs Busted"
- The Howling Aces: "The Tale of the Punched-Up Pack of Pilots"
- Mortimer Freeze: "The Tale of the Cold Congregation Put On Ice"
- Esther Winchester: "The Tale of the Dusted Desperado"
- Chef Saltbaker: "The Tale of Anyone Else Causin' Trouble"
In conclusion, the Cactus Girl's role in The Delicious Last Course adds an extra layer of challenge and narrative depth, intertwining seamlessly with the captivating world of Cuphead. Cheers to the mastery and ingenuity behind this gaming gem!
