He is also very in touch with his feminine side, shown when babysitting Baby Bottle and being excited at it calling him "mama", disguising himself as a bride when going out, knitting an invisible sweater for Cuphead, making embroidery, disguising himself as a lady for calling the attention of the postman, and being too much into his character of Talula Piccolo, wishing to be hired as a dancer. Brineybeard holds Mugman in high regards as he kept his promise during "A High Seas Adventure!" calling him a real pirate. He also wasn't upset that Mugman accidentally broke his legs when he was turned to stone, and was extremely happy with his new peg-legs. McCrae, Scott (July 4, 2022). "Review: Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course (PS4) - Another Delicious Serving of Hard-As-Nails Action". Push Square. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022 . Retrieved November 30, 2022. Rapid Fire Bullets - The default bullets for the plane. Like the Peashooter bullets, Mugman can shoot multiple bullets and they have a long range.

His name may be a reference to the video game character Mega Man, as the pronunciation of his name and as his color scheme is similar to Mega Man's. This is even further supported by the "Run N' Gun" stages, which is the base of the Mega Man video game series. Not much is known about Mugman's relationship with Bowlboy, but it's apparent that the former doesn't like the latter for some reason. Hughes, Elysia (July 13, 2022). "Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course review – a mind-bending feast for the senses". The Guardian. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022 . Retrieved November 30, 2022.Kuchera, Ben (June 9, 2014). "Five of the most interesting reveals of the Xbox press conference". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on August 4, 2014 . Retrieved August 2, 2014.

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In the epilogue, Saltbaker is arrested for his crimes and sentenced to community service by assisting the Island's inhabitants with their various problems. Saltbaker soon realizes the error of his ways and, after serving his sentence, rebuilds his bakery and prepares pastries for everyone on the Isle (including Cuphead, Mugman, and Chalice), much to their delight. Matt Kim (January 12, 2023). "26th Annual DICE Awards Game of the Year Nominees Announced". IGN. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023 . Retrieved January 17, 2023. Though he tends to be more perceptive of the duo, Mugman can be oblivious at times such as being ignorant to Baby Bottle's true nature until the end.

Mugman and Cuphead's animations for when they use the blue potion may be a reference to when Popeye eats spinach. Mugman was shown to be scared of Miss Cyclops, quivering while passing her cell and interacting with her the few times he does. But at the end of Episode 1 of Season 2, he reassures her and is grateful when she gets him and his brother out of prison.

Gamasutra staff (January 5, 2018). "Breath of the Wild & Horizon Zero Dawn lead GDC 2018 Choice Awards nominees!". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019 . Retrieved January 8, 2018. Made of porcelain: 3 hits can kill him (4 while equipped with the Heart Charm and 5 while equipped with the Twin Heart Charm). His ghost form when his health hits zero makes him legless with his legs replaced by a ghostly tail. In this state, he doesn't have shorts. Mugman can also summon an ally that resembles his ghost form albeit more muscular with one of his Super Arts.