Cuphead

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1826 Ratings

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  1. Fuz
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    This game is artistically incredible.
    It takes its art direction from the old '20s Disney cartoons. Everything is beautiful and incredibly well animated. Drawings, colors, effects... everything is perfect. Music is fantastic too. It's a pleasure to behold.
    It's also very fun to play. It's mostly based on boss battles, but there are some classic platform levels. Controls are thight and    This game is artistically incredible.
    It takes its art direction from the old '20s Disney cartoons. Everything is beautiful and incredibly well animated. Drawings, colors, effects... everything is perfect. Music is fantastic too. It's a pleasure to behold.
    It's also very fun to play. It's mostly based on boss battles, but there are some classic platform levels.
    Controls are thight and responsive (playing with keyboard) and, while the game is VERY hard, it never gets frustrating.

    Absolutely fantastic game.    … Expand
  2. Gigeto
    Feb 12, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gioco bello anche il DLC ma il boss ragno alla fine con la finta e un po' da infami… Expand
  3. dezolance
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    Incredible artstyle and relatively great gameplay.
    We can all agree the painstakingly hand drawn artstyle is great,but the gameplay is rather your regular 2D sidescrolling shoot'em up in a boss rush style fashion,it's not easy nor is it that hard,practice makes perfect.The years long wait because of delays was worth it after all.
  4. Bellybutton
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    Not much to say about this title. I felt in love within short period. The art work is fantastic and the difficulty of the game reminds me of some good old arcade games.
    Studio MDHR did a neat job with Cuphead and it is sold for a reasonable price
  5. LuissDt
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    Cuphead is difficult and brings us the aesthetic of the old days in all aspects including music, The story of cups will be remembered as one of the best independent games
  6. Sjalka
    Oct 2, 2017
    8
    I gave this game a 8/10 .... but i did NOT enjoy it - ..... because had not informed myself sufficiently about it. So i cannot rate it poorly for my own mistake.

    The game has absolutely AMAZING visuals and animation. It does what it sets out to do competently and very good. Maybe there could be a bit more content though. The music is great and the responsiveness and controls are spot    I gave this game a 8/10 .... but i did NOT enjoy it - ..... because had not informed myself sufficiently about it. So i cannot rate it poorly for my own mistake.

    The game has absolutely AMAZING visuals and animation. It does what it sets out to do competently and very good. Maybe there could be a bit more content though.
    The music is great and the responsiveness and controls are spot on - although it is a controller game. Playing with the keyboard works, but suboptimal. I am fairly sure that any serious buyer will have a controller though.

    For me, it is one of "those" games - i enjoy watching my friend playing.... but i do not enjoy joining in or playing myself.    … Expand
  7. allbrannagh
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Bugs there are, but they are by no means off putting. Awesomely styled and hell hard, makes for the great platformer of the year so far. And it can run on a toaster! What's not to love?
  8. suddendamage
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    This game has 2 of my favorite things, old school Contra style game play with amazingly well done animation. That alone would be awesome but it also does not break the bank to purchase. This game is an instant classic and I do not regret my purchase.
  9. aljirik1992
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    "Беседа"! Настало твоё время... (Cuphead)

    Молочная баня. Вот что будет с вами на протяжении всей игры. И не важно в одиночку пройдёт путешествие или вместе с "братюней", оно вам запомнится. Тем кто испытывал все тяготы молодого Рю Хаябуса, странствие хрустальных коллекторов будет приятной прогулкой, тем кто долбил пальцы в кровь в кОнтре, игра подарит чисто эстетическое удовольствие. Вы    "Беседа"! Настало твоё время... (Cuphead)

    Молочная баня. Вот что будет с вами на протяжении всей игры. И не важно в одиночку пройдёт путешествие или вместе с "братюней", оно вам запомнится. Тем кто испытывал все тяготы молодого Рю Хаябуса, странствие хрустальных коллекторов будет приятной прогулкой, тем кто долбил пальцы в кровь в кОнтре, игра подарит чисто эстетическое удовольствие. Вы заядлый бананофил и последний рейд по тропическим, ледяным гущам с Донки Конгом не вызвал мурашек при выбивании ранга S? Тут Вас приятно удивят. Ну а всем остальным: "Welcome to Hell friends!". Что же касается анимации, звукового сопровождения и уровня детализации, то тут разработчики явно продали души Дьяволу за талант, а когда тот увидел, что они творят, и как властитель Ада и все его "должники" выглядят в Cuphead, то сразу же вернул всё, да и ещё пару лишних душ накинул. Потому что про этот проект можно говорить только как в рекламе чая "Беседа". Сделано с душой!
    … Expand
  10. standardreview
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Es un juego en el que el primer minuto de cada boss estas mas bien mirando el entorno y te sientes el conocido Dean pero cuando conectas un joystick y te pasas un level en modo p o consigues pasarte ese puto boss con que tanto te has bloqueado TE SIENTES DIOS un juego muy premeditado en todos los aspectos y aunque para nada parecido comparable a la adiccion de supermeatboy o darksouls porEs un juego en el que el primer minuto de cada boss estas mas bien mirando el entorno y te sientes el conocido Dean pero cuando conectas un joystick y te pasas un level en modo p o consigues pasarte ese puto boss con que tanto te has bloqueado TE SIENTES DIOS un juego muy premeditado en todos los aspectos y aunque para nada parecido comparable a la adiccion de supermeatboy o darksouls por saborear tanto la muerte o transferir ese sentimiento de frustracion y muerte, el modo experto es imposible en ciertas habilidades de boss (a parte de terminar todas las licencias de almas almas al fin del juego no termina porque tienes ganas de conseguir todas las monedas para tener armas y mejorar mas todos tus tiempos) todo es muy bonito pero tiene defectos algunos bugs la necesidad extrema de poder hacer un cooperativo online por salas de amigos (yo lo intente con teamviewer tambien se puede con apps similares de stream para jugar con amigos no se puede hacer mucho si tienes una conexion mala) tambien le falta facilidad para los modders que parece ser que hay ciertas paginas pero no, y esto es por lo que este juego es un 8.7/10 cuando podria ser casi 10… Expand
  11. MeditatedYeti42
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    the character design is on point. i love how the entire game was drawn, giving it an old 1940's or earlier Disney feel. the bosses are difficult but fun. people who don't enjoy hard games will most likely hate this game
  12. semigod
    Oct 5, 2017
    8
    Me pregunto que sentido tiene el mapa parece que hay dos versiones de jefe para rellenar, pero lo veo mal organizado en general tambien su dificultad elevada lo hace pesado.
    Pero lo increible es lo que consigue en cuanto adaptar la jugabilidad al entorno ademas es impresionante como te sorprende cada jefe y mundo nuevo es lo mejor querer ver que sorprendente idea han tenido,
  13. MeatFilling
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    The game is exactly what it needs to be. The amount of effort the developers went through in order to be true to old cartoons is astounding. The soundtrack is flawless. Definitely buy this game if any aspect of it piques your interest.
  14. bradward
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    Cuphead is amazing, but it's not for everybody.

    First, it's hard to ignore the 1930's cartoon charm, and the developers really hit the nail on the head with this one. It's not just the spot-on graphics and animations--it's the audio too. It really brings you into that 1930's cartoon feel. Another notable part of Cuphead is its difficulty. Like many old-school games, you will    Cuphead is amazing, but it's not for everybody.

    First, it's hard to ignore the 1930's cartoon charm, and the developers really hit the nail on the head with this one. It's not just the spot-on graphics and animations--it's the audio too. It really brings you into that 1930's cartoon feel.

    Another notable part of Cuphead is its difficulty. Like many old-school games, you will likely have to play each level many times before you beat it. You play it once, learn most of the boss' attacks, and are better equipped for your next attempt. And once you do succeed, since it is quite difficult, it is a real accomplishment.
    Luckily, Cuphead has a few features that make it more engaging than frustrating. First, each level is maybe one to two minutes long, so if you fail, it's not a lot of time lost. And second, each level has a "simple" mode, where the boss is less complicated, so you can learn how to fight the boss without being overwhelmed. And finally, you have some choice as to what level you want to do, so if you're struggling against a particular boss, you can always do something else and come back later.
    That said, Cuphead is difficult, and difficult games are not for everyone. There are probably going to be times when you fail against a boss 20 times in a row, like I did. But, if you're like me, you'll take a break and try again.

    There are unlockable upgrades to augment your gameplay to your liking, and, for the completionist, a few cosmetic unlockables and achievements require you to go through some extremely challenging gameplay.

    And finally, Cuphead can be played in local co-op, which ended up being a really nice addition.

    It took me almost 10 hours to complete, and I felt that it was all a good experience, save a few moments of frustration. Cuphead is very well designed generally, and there were only a few instances where I thought it was difficult in a way that was unfair. Since those instances were rare, it was frustrating in the moment, but easy to chalk up to bad luck and try the level again.

    In total, Cuphead drew me in with its unique graphics style, won me over with its tight, memorization-based gameplay, and kept me coming back with varied bosses, unlockables and achievements, and the promise of a well-earned victory.    … Expand
  15. unorojo179
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Wonderful game, you will love it.

    +Excellent graphics
    +Good soundtrack
    +Real challenge
    +great game play

    -Some bugs with controls in 2p mode, poor graphics settings
  16. Ungodly_Phantom
    Oct 11, 2017
    10
    Шикарный стиль, шикарная музыка, полная поддержка дуалшока 4. Вот какими должны быть инди,и не то конвеерное пиксельно говно которым нас пытаются кормить. Огромный респект разработчикам.
  17. The_XIII
    Oct 10, 2017
    8
    You should definitely get this game! The art style alone is worth the 20€. It looks and sounds unique in the best possible way. There aren't too many mechanics and the ones that are in the game work decently enough. Playing with a controller is advisable, because the game just doesn't play good at all on a keyboard. Many praise the difficulty, and it definitely is challenging, but in myYou should definitely get this game! The art style alone is worth the 20€. It looks and sounds unique in the best possible way. There aren't too many mechanics and the ones that are in the game work decently enough. Playing with a controller is advisable, because the game just doesn't play good at all on a keyboard. Many praise the difficulty, and it definitely is challenging, but in my opinion this game some times crosses the fine line between the good kind of difficult and the **** difficulty, so beware.… Expand
  18. AnalythicAld
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cuphead was planned a long time ago, it was created by Studio MDHR, and I say it was worth the wait so that all of us as internet players would be given this game, the graphics are really excellent, as they did some graphics so nice to excellent graphics that look like the animations of those years, like the 80s or 90s, playing it and seeing everything it gives us is very nostalgic to know that a whole studio can make such an excellent game, I I really am speechless, and if I tell you the truth, many people say it is very difficult, it is not the difficulty that varies in this game, I would not put an 8 or 9 because it is very difficult, you should play for a while, get used to it and when you see that you will win if or if, concentrate on the game and think that if you win, another level easier and better will be, by the way the cups are very bouncy haha. 10/10 Thanks Studio MDHR for this beautiful game, I love it.… Expand
  19. JustAC2010
    May 28, 2019
    10
    This game is clearly a 10/10. It is truly a masterpiece and unique. Every aspect of the game, from the artstyle, gameplay and soundtrack just works perfectly all together. This game should be included in the list of best games of all time in my opinion.

    Of course because of its difficulty the game is not for everyone. The majority of the players may love the art style but when they d
  20. MIneplex333
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
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  21. Ba-Ouai-Logic
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Absolutely incredible game, even if it took me and my best friend more than 2 years to finish it. You should ve seen our faces when we had finally beaten the last boss before King Dice and we understood that for having the opportunity to defeat him, we had to beat all the other bosses in regular, not in simple difficulty...
  22. MTYMAC
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    That'll put a modern game into the great 1930's classic cartoons.

    The graphics, music, controls, characters, and artistic design is over well positive. And this game is totally hard. But I'll buy it in the future. That'll made the dream come true that it will be the best games ever on steam.
  23. noxairarra
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    The best game I ever played (didn't play too much games yet) it has beautiful music, the idea of the graphics is awesome, is a little bit difficult, but that's good considering isn't a game with a very long duration. 10/10
  24. anthonyj
    Sep 30, 2017
    9
    This is a stunning achievement. One of the best games this year, Cuphead deserves accolades. A beautiful, strange, and familiar experience. It's Mega Man on LSD. It's almost like the gameplay speaks the language of 2D platformers, so anyone who grew up on NES games immediately understands how to win. Yes, it's tough. But it's addicting. I get frustrated and quit, but want to keep tryingThis is a stunning achievement. One of the best games this year, Cuphead deserves accolades. A beautiful, strange, and familiar experience. It's Mega Man on LSD. It's almost like the gameplay speaks the language of 2D platformers, so anyone who grew up on NES games immediately understands how to win. Yes, it's tough. But it's addicting. I get frustrated and quit, but want to keep trying because every death brings me closer to the solution. One strategy I employ is dying on purpose to better understand the enemies attacks. My only negative criticism is that the game play is not ground breaking. With that said, it's not trying to create a new type of game. It's an homage to 2D platformers. So if it feels like Mega Man or Contra, then it's accomplished it's goal. The PC version runs flawlessly from the start. I haven't experienced any noticeable graphical differences between playing it on my laptop and playing on a 1080p TV. In conclusion, the gameplay definitely gets my heart pumping and adrenaline flowing, but it's the character design and visual style that sets this game apart. I do believe Cuphead lives up to the hype. Bravo.… Expand
  25. saiftk
    Oct 8, 2017
    10
    Best Game Ever.
    Freaking Awesome.
    SO Amazing.

    Most incredible Game Ever.
    Super Awesome
    Truly Amazing.

    Super Beautiful Game.
    Mega Awesome.
    Amazing.
  26. deekaai
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    gotta give props to the producer this must have been at least 100,000 animation frames to ink I hope your hands havent fallen off. I love bullet runner games and this has to be my all time favourite. its the perfect difficultly and its not hard for new players to play at the start but it has a steep slope. good work guys I can't wait to see more games form these dudes in the future
  27. dgo013
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Is one of the most beautiful and challenging platforms I've ever played
    • Simple game mechanics
    • Beautiful scenery design
    • Charismatic enemies
    A very professional result for an indie game, congratulations STUDIOMDHR I'll be waiting for your next videogame.
  28. KrossSX
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    This game is just amazing, after 20 minutes of gaming is one of my favorite games this year, even if this doesn't have online co-op i like the idea of invite my buddies to home, the music is the best and the art is just beautiful as expected, just GOTY
  29. krillenko
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    Cuphead is the platform we needed, a dynamic and fast gameplay combined with a special and pleasing graphics, for 20 euro cuphead is to be bought, the developers deserve that money
  30. DanBenevenuto
    Oct 2, 2017
    9
    Cuphead has old school cartoon graphics, an easy gameplay, hard bosses to defeat, a great story and a terrific old school soundtrack, this game is simply amazing !
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
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  1. CD-Action
    Dec 19, 2017
    85
    Cuphead is a stunningly looking, wonderfully animated interactive cartoon with three hours of jazz and ragtime playing in the background. Its gameplay however lacks the brilliance of the audiovisual layer. [12/2017, p.46]
  2. IGN Japan
    Dec 14, 2017
    90
    It is easy to tell that the developers studied the history of the genre through and through, delivering a stellar run and gun experience brought to life with unique old fashioned cartoon graphics. It may have it flaws, but when a game is this appealing it is easy to forgive.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Nov 12, 2017
    90
    An amazing looking game that will punish you. And you'll like it. [Issue#267, p.65]
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