"How's the jaw, ol' chum?"
—Lord Gob Packer, Death Screen
Lord Gob Packer is one of the mini-bosses fought in Sugarland Shimmy level of Inkwell Isle Two. He is a subject randomly summoned by the level's main boss, Baroness Von Bon Bon, to fight the player(s).
Contents
- 1 Description
- 1.1 Appearance
- 2 Battle
- 3 Gallery
- 4 Trivia
- 4.1 Inspirations and similarities
Description[]
Appearance[]
He is a large gobstopper with the red-colored outside shell used as one of the color layers in his so-called "mouth", with multiple inside layers colored in yellow, white, blue, and again white respectively. His center ball is green with eyes.
Battle[]
He will be selected randomly by Baroness Von Bon Bon for the first phase during the battle. Lord Gob Packer flies towards wherever the player(s) are heading whilst perpetually opening and closing his "mouth".
He also has a minion that follows him (which cannot be killed until he's defeated). In Simple mode, he comes alone. In Expert mode, however, he has two minions following him; the second one always follows the first.
When defeated, his layers will break one by one, with the green core layer gaining a halo and floating away. His minions will simply break apart, one by one, and a vibraphone jingle is heard playing. Hitpoints = 180/180/220
Gallery[]
Lord Gob Packer's knockout.
Trivia[]
- Along with Baroness' other subjects, Lord Gob Packer's name isn't official. That said, Tina Nawrocki revealed his pet name in a Twitter post when asked by a fan, with each subject's name being a candy-related play on words.
- In Gob Packer's battle, while there is the red and blue gobstoppers, there is no point where a yellow gobstopper is seen during the fight. But in his death screen, there is a yellow gobstopper. This may be because the death screens were drawn before the battle sprites.
- However, this yellow gobstopper could be present because it is the last primary color.
- During his battle and in his game over screen, Gob Packer has six layers. But when he is defeated, only five layers are shown, with one of the white layers not exploding.
Inspirations and similarities[]
- His "true" form (a single green jawbreaker) is very similar-looking to Sour Bill, a character from the Disney movie, Wreck-It Ralph.
- Gob Packer's surname, "mouth" movement, and appearance are references to Pac-Man.
As a seasoned enthusiast in the realm of video games, particularly in the area of boss battles and game design intricacies, I can delve into the article about Lord Gob Packer in the Sugarland Shimmy level of Inkwell Isle Two with confidence.
Lord Gob Packer is a mini-boss encountered in Cuphead, summoned by the main boss Baroness Von Bon Bon. His appearance is that of a large gobstopper with a red-colored outer shell serving as one of the layers in his "mouth." The layers inside are colored in yellow, white, blue, and white again, with a green center ball containing eyes. This intricate design showcases the attention to detail in Cuphead's art and character design.
During the battle, Lord Gob Packer is randomly selected by Baroness Von Bon Bon for the first phase. In Expert mode, he is accompanied by two minions, while in Simple mode, he comes alone. His movement involves flying toward the players, perpetually opening and closing his "mouth." Interestingly, when defeated, his layers break one by one, and his green core gains a halo before floating away. The accompanying minions also break apart, accompanied by a vibraphone jingle.
In terms of trivia, Lord Gob Packer's name is not officially recognized in the game. However, Tina Nawrocki, a source close to the development, revealed his pet name in a Twitter post, aligning with the candy-themed names of Baroness Von Bon Bon's subjects. The article notes a discrepancy in the appearance of a yellow gobstopper during Gob Packer's death screen but not in the actual fight, speculating on the timing of sprite creation.
Inspirations and similarities are also explored. Lord Gob Packer's true form, a single green jawbreaker, bears a striking resemblance to Sour Bill from the Disney movie Wreck-It Ralph. Additionally, his surname, "mouth" movement, and appearance are references to the iconic Pac-Man.
This article is part of a larger structure detailing various bosses in Cuphead across different Inkwell Isles, showcasing the game's diverse and creatively designed challenges. Each boss has its unique characteristics, contributing to the overall charm and difficulty of Cuphead's gameplay.
