Cuphead

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  1. TitaniumDragon
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    Cuphead is a punishingly hard 2D platformer/shmup styled after cartoons from the early 1930s. Lovingly hand-drawn, this game is extremely stylish; the whole thing recalls cartoons of the 1930s, from the audio to the visuals to the fonts to the characters in the game. Every bit of this game is bursting with 1930s style; unlike “retro” video games, this is genuinely a game intended to lookCuphead is a punishingly hard 2D platformer/shmup styled after cartoons from the early 1930s. Lovingly hand-drawn, this game is extremely stylish; the whole thing recalls cartoons of the 1930s, from the audio to the visuals to the fonts to the characters in the game. Every bit of this game is bursting with 1930s style; unlike “retro” video games, this is genuinely a game intended to look as if it was made in the 1930s.

    At its core, Cuphead is a boss rush game. Most of the levels in the game take the form of some sort of multi-stage boss, which transforms itself into new forms as you fight your way through. There are no hit point indicators in this during the course of a match; you simply have to beat on the boss until it transforms into its next stage, with your hits only registering as brief flashes on the boss to indicate that your attack had indeed scored.

    This gives the game a rather intimidating aesthetic, as the bosses are not easy; the game starts off with a couple of fairly simple bosses, but rapidly ramps up to much more difficult fare. By the end of the first world, you’ll be fighting bosses harder than what you see in most 2D platformer games; by the end of the second world, things are even harder.

    But you will persevere; the game, while very difficult, also is designed to help you predict the enemy movements, which, while somewhat randomized, are telegraphed (albeit without much time to react in some cases) and can all be dodged. Every level can be beaten without taking a hit – and you’d better get good at dodging, as you only have three hit points.

    The bosses operate on 1930s cartoon logic as well, and often involve both pun names and visual puns. The enemies change their attack patterns and often undergo physical transformations – often wild ones – as you fight your way through them. Unlike modern children’s cartoons, at times these could be fairly dark, and the bosses become increasingly intimidating in many cases as the game goes on, while simultaneously often maintaining their comedic air and recalling ideas from the early 20th century like mysticism, hypnotism, and old school circuses and amusement parks.

    The game’s core gameplay is pretty simple – you can move around, angle the cursor to shoot at angles (including downwards), crouch and shoot, do an aerial dash, and “parry” pink objects, which absorbs them, bounces your character upwards, and charges your super meter. There are five stages to the super meter, and you have both a basic “super” attack which deals some extra damage and goes through enemies, and a more powerful one that consumes all five super meter stages and gives you a devastating super attack that can chew off about half of a boss stage’s hit points, makes you invincible, or boosts your attack power.

    In addition to the boss stages, there are a relatively small number (about 2 per world) of levels that consist of running through a stage beating a series of enemies in a more standard side-scrolling type game. These levels themselves can be fairly challenging (though they’re generally breathers compared to the bosses) and they help mix up the gameplay by incorporating more standard 2D platformer elements.

    Between the stages, you walk around in a “world map” type thing, where you can interact with a small number of NPCs, who will sometimes challenge you to do things and reward you with a coin, or going to the shop, where you can spend coins to buy new options for your characters. Some are new attack options – such as tracking shots that deal less damage, or the ability to charge up shots like Megaman at the cost of not being able to hold down the button to fire continuously – while others enhance your character in other ways, such as making you invincible during a dash, giving you an extra hit point at the cost of dealing less damage, or automatically parrying when you jump.

    This game is fun, but not in the same way that something like Portal 2 is fun. Rather, this is a game which is fun because of its challenge and because the aesthetic pairs nicely with the gameplay. You are going to die if you play Cuphead. You are, in fact, going to die many hundreds of times before you get to the end and win your soul back from the Devil (gambling is bad, kids!). If you don’t like hard games – if you don’t like failing many times while learning the bosses patterns, so that you can finally succeed – you won’t like this game.

    But if you like the idea of working hard to overcome a series of difficult mechanical challenges, this game is likely right up your alley. And while the game is very hard, it is ultimately fair in its difficulty. The charm of the game helps to make the challenge feel less miserable, and the fact that there is a constant goal hovering ahead of you, pulling you forward, makes it feel like you are, in fact, making progress, no matter how many times you fail.    … Expand
  2. hammygas
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    Unbelievable for a game to actually live up to the hype that this game had. Very difficult, but it managed to never get me frustrated at my numerous deaths, in no small part due to the amazing music, art, and animation.

    Everyone should play this game.
  3. keanex
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    The art style of Cuphead is what initially captured my attention. The art is hand-drawn and inspired by 1920's era cartoons, something I found to be a breath of fresh air with a unique quality that I've never experienced in a game before. The animations are a joy to watch with many new animations few each boss, I must have died 50 times overall trying to watch wildly varied bossThe art style of Cuphead is what initially captured my attention. The art is hand-drawn and inspired by 1920's era cartoons, something I found to be a breath of fresh air with a unique quality that I've never experienced in a game before. The animations are a joy to watch with many new animations few each boss, I must have died 50 times overall trying to watch wildly varied boss transformations and attacks instead of dodging the projectiles. Nothing feels recycled at all.

    Each boss has a highly personalized level aesthetic with 1920's inspired jazz that accompanies it perfectly. It was incredibly exciting to see each new level and see how the boss's aesthetic would fit into the scope of the landscape. The boss's that occupy each level are absolutely a joy to encounter, even if they're kicking your ass because of the level of attention of their animations, the level design, and the matching aesthetics of the music and bosses.

    The game-play is incredibly tight. I can't recall an instance where I was hit due to poor controls or a bad hit box. When I was killed, which I died a lot, I felt that in 99% of cases it was due to a poor choice by me, with the other 1% being due to a boss using two abilities back to back that made it impossible to dodge. Even though I died a lot, it never frustrated me. The pacing of the boss battles makes each death feel like a learning experience rather than time lost. The boss battles average 2 minutes or so, with many deaths occurring in the first few phases as I tried to learn the patterns of the attacks and how to approach them better.

    Cuphead is a highly engaging game that requires patience, thought, and skill to beat. It has pushed me to be a much better gamer because it pushed me to do things I didn't think I was possible of doing. The art style initially captured my attention, but gorgeous visuals can't carry a game. Cuphead is the complete package in terms of art, sound, and game-play. Thanks Studio MDHR for this experience. Thanks for not giving up on your dreams of making such an ambitious game.    … Expand
  4. jmvizanko
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    I should hate this game. It should be something I refunded after 20 minutes. I hate super difficult games. I refund many games in under an hour because of their difficulty. I love platformers, and they are maybe my favorite genre next to puzzle games, but I haaaaate the bosses. I have played entire games only to not finish them because I didn’t want to finish the final boss.

    This    I should hate this game. It should be something I refunded after 20 minutes. I hate super difficult games. I refund many games in under an hour because of their difficulty. I love platformers, and they are maybe my favorite genre next to puzzle games, but I haaaaate the bosses. I have played entire games only to not finish them because I didn’t want to finish the final boss.

    This game is amazing! Every boss demands new thinking, new strategy, new management of weapons and abilities, and a new test of patience and wishing to whatever gods you worship for a lucky run. Including resets because of an early fatal flaw, I probably attempted to defeat the dragon over 200 times. I changed weapons, bought new upgrades, and changed strategies numerous times. Yet I never rage-quitted. I just wanted back at another chance again and again.

    Why if I hate bosses, and I love platformers, would I love a game that is only a platformer in order to play bosses? Because the bosses in this game are so varied and complex that they each present a new puzzle of strategy and gameplay to defeat, that to call them traditional bosses is an insult to the design. Maybe that and the fact you know that that is entirely what you are signing up for? But absolutely everything else is executed with such love and detail that you are enticed to experience more of the game. The graphics are gorgeous and unique. The soundtrack (so perfect) and sound effects are amazing, and I wish I had purchased the version with the soundtrack. The game may have been in a mini version of development hell for a long time, but you can tell it is only because the developers wanted it to be pristine. That it is.

    Only the run and gun levels seem a bit out of place. But even they are still fun challenges, and just as challenging indeed. This game gets a 10/10 from me, a player who hates bosses yet can't wait to finish every boss in this game (I'm almost there). If this game even remotely seems like something you would enjoy, just buy it.    … Expand
  5. StevenD
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    The best side scroller created so far. I personally suck at it, but it's so entertaining that I don't mind.
    The art direction is inspired. The game is quick and responsive. The whole area map is reminiscent of the old 80's games, that only reinforces the overall immersion.
    In an industry where DLC and micro-transactions are the norm and you are incentivised to pay to skip playing,    The best side scroller created so far. I personally suck at it, but it's so entertaining that I don't mind.
    The art direction is inspired. The game is quick and responsive. The whole area map is reminiscent of the old 80's games, that only reinforces the overall immersion.
    In an industry where DLC and micro-transactions are the norm and you are incentivised to pay to skip playing, cuphead offers a breath of fresh air, it offers a complete experience, a challenging experience, and ultimately, a rewarding experience.    … Expand
  6. Kaioh
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    *I've changed my score since this game deserves all the love despite the outdated difficulty*
    Despite the outstanding art and music this game sucks.
    They expect me to be a god in old school platformers like donkey kong or mario and those arcade shooters with little ships being spammed by billions of enemies. Pretty much every boss fight in this game is extra hard af except 2-3 bosses of    *I've changed my score since this game deserves all the love despite the outdated difficulty*
    Despite the outstanding art and music this game sucks.
    They expect me to be a god in old school platformers like donkey kong or mario and those arcade shooters with little ships being spammed by billions of enemies.
    Pretty much every boss fight in this game is extra hard af except 2-3 bosses of the 1st world.
    So basically you spent hours in remembering boss patterns and even then there is always RNG factor in ANY boss battle that'll f*ck you up and you end up raging while being close to win.
    If you gonna buy this game prepare yourself for b/s last phases on every boss.
    It'll be really sad if they don't patch this.    … Expand
  7. my_own_summer
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    It's incredibly addictive, even though after 20 hours played I'm still on island number 2 . I keep coming to it again and again in hopes that I can get through it one day. It gets close to frustrating, but the challenge is fascinating as well.
    The refreshing factor of the graphics, animations, style - this makes it obviously outstanding.
    The game has lived up to my (very) high    It's incredibly addictive, even though after 20 hours played I'm still on island number 2 . I keep coming to it again and again in hopes that I can get through it one day. It gets close to frustrating, but the challenge is fascinating as well.
    The refreshing factor of the graphics, animations, style - this makes it obviously outstanding.
    The game has lived up to my (very) high expectations, amazing job!    … Expand
  8. oldcesar
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    Jogo perfeito. O tema do jogo é sensacional, desenho dos anos 30, fico imaginando o trabalho dos desenvolvedores pra colocar esses desenhos cheios de vida no jogo, nota 10 para os desenhistas também.

    Jogabilidade: Achei perfeita, me lembrou demais os jogos da era dos 16-bits. Trilha sonora: Muito boa, perfeita reprodução das músicas, parecendo estar ouvindo por uma velha pick-up    Jogo perfeito. O tema do jogo é sensacional, desenho dos anos 30, fico imaginando o trabalho dos desenvolvedores pra colocar esses desenhos cheios de vida no jogo, nota 10 para os desenhistas também.

    Jogabilidade: Achei perfeita, me lembrou demais os jogos da era dos 16-bits.

    Trilha sonora: Muito boa, perfeita reprodução das músicas, parecendo estar ouvindo por uma velha pick-up tocando vinil.

    Dificuldade: Estou jogando somente na dificuldade 'regular' e o desafio que o jogo proporciona é suprema.

    Parabéns aos desenvolvedores, merecem todos os prêmios que ganharam pelo jogo!
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    Awesome game. The game's theme is sensacional. Animated cartoon from the 30's. I was wondering the hardwork from the developers to put these cartoons full of life inside the game. Grade 10 to the designers too.

    Jogability: For me is perfect. Remembered me a lot the age of the 16-bits games.

    Soundtrack: Amazing, perfect reproduction of old music. it seems to listen on vinyl old pick up with good music.

    Dificullty: I am playing just only in the 'regular' difficulty and the challenge that game provide is supreme.

    Congrats to the developers once more, they deservers all the rewards they won for the game.

    (Srry, write reviews serves to pratice my english too)    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. Hasami-Age
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Demanding old school game.

    His graphic is dedicated to the cartoons of Max Fleischer, Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks of the 30s accompanied with a good soundtrack of blues music.

    Even if you die a thousand times it will not tire you, it is highly additive.
  11. Euknowia
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    Stylish, charismatic, challenging, and addictive— Cuphead offers a superior experience at a more than reasonable price. I don’t have a strong liking for platformers or boss-rush games in general, but that disposition was entirely irrelevant because Cuphead was just that good. I’m being pedantic, but my only complaint (aside from the few bugs) concerns the design of some of the “platformStylish, charismatic, challenging, and addictive— Cuphead offers a superior experience at a more than reasonable price. I don’t have a strong liking for platformers or boss-rush games in general, but that disposition was entirely irrelevant because Cuphead was just that good. I’m being pedantic, but my only complaint (aside from the few bugs) concerns the design of some of the “platform centric” levels – at some parts, it felt as though I was playing an old Mario ROM hack where enemy spam was used as difficulty filler (it was never this bad, but I couldn’t help but wonder if it could’ve been done in a way that didn’t utilize as many enemies as it did). Other than that, the game was absolutely superb! I'd give it a 9.5 but I'll round up.… Expand
  12. thebomb
    Oct 19, 2017
    10
    Cuphead is challenging, looks great, runs very well on pc and delivers hours and hours of fun for both single-player and co-op. It balances difficulty perfectly, without ever becoming too boring or too hard. The game thrives on original and wacky characters which makes every level unique. It's filled with great 1930s atmosphere and music. Cuphead is well worth its fair price tag. You won'tCuphead is challenging, looks great, runs very well on pc and delivers hours and hours of fun for both single-player and co-op. It balances difficulty perfectly, without ever becoming too boring or too hard. The game thrives on original and wacky characters which makes every level unique. It's filled with great 1930s atmosphere and music. Cuphead is well worth its fair price tag. You won't regret it.… Expand
  13. kamhagh
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Get ready to smash your cups into the monitor! Jokes aside this game is really fun!
    I get frustrated easily but this game didn't make me give up... strange... but oh well!
    The art is amazing and so is the music! the gameplay is kinda fun. I've never played a platformers before but this is haaaaaaaaaard! My cousin who loves 2D games and platformers though said it was very easy so...    Get ready to smash your cups into the monitor! Jokes aside this game is really fun!
    I get frustrated easily but this game didn't make me give up... strange... but oh well!
    The art is amazing and so is the music! the gameplay is kinda fun. I've never played a platformers before but this is haaaaaaaaaard! My cousin who loves 2D games and platformers though said it was very easy so... might be just me.

    But yeah I stopped after the second isle after accidentally deleting my saves instead of backing them up >.    … Expand
  14. Techbane
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    If the game's too hard, either cinch up your big boy pants and tough it out, or get out of Dodge. I see 30-somethings complaining about the difficulty because they don't have the time to be God-wizards at shmups like they were in the days of the NES. Well guess what, I'm also 30, I was never a wizard of any kind at old shmups, and I'm at World 3 after less than 2 hours of play -- on NormalIf the game's too hard, either cinch up your big boy pants and tough it out, or get out of Dodge. I see 30-somethings complaining about the difficulty because they don't have the time to be God-wizards at shmups like they were in the days of the NES. Well guess what, I'm also 30, I was never a wizard of any kind at old shmups, and I'm at World 3 after less than 2 hours of play -- on Normal difficulty! Most stages even come with an Easy mode to appease exactly these people, yet even that is apparently insufficient. Invest in alternate weapons and figure out where best to use them, is all the advice I really have. You're not limited to stock rapidfire.

    That out of the way, the game does a phenomenal job of selling the 30's aesthetic. The animation is a bit jittery in places where it's just a short loop, but otherwise amazingly well done. The visual filters are spot-on, the backgrounds sometimes make nice use of 3D that somehow doesn't seem out of place, and the sound design is impeccable. From the subtle clickety-clack of your basic weapon to the over-the-top foley work for various boss attacks and the masterful swing-centric soundtrack, it really takes me back to a point in history that I wasn't even alive for. Controls are solid which is of course of paramount importance, and as implied above, the difficulty will definitely keep you on your toes. It's not Dark Souls hard, hell it's not even NES hard (NES hard would force you to restart the entire game every 5th time you died), but it IS a good, manageable kind of hard -- as long as you're not a games journalist with 18 years of experience.

    I very much recommend it.    … Expand
  15. Skitzofreniq
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    Instant classic! I love a good platformer and this is an excellent one at that. The challenge is crazy, especially when you have OCD like myself and want to 100% every level and that includes not getting hit. The presentation is wonderful to look at as well which is a testament to the developers because we all know how much goes into animating.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. megabear
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    Let me begin by saying that I hate platformers. Never liked them. I did enjoy playing Mario a little bit but never got into it even as a child.

    I do however appreciate a well made game, and Cuphead, if anything, is a well made game. I bought it and am enjoying it mostly for its creativity, not for the platforming itself. I play it so that I can explore all the artistry that went into    Let me begin by saying that I hate platformers. Never liked them. I did enjoy playing Mario a little bit but never got into it even as a child.

    I do however appreciate a well made game, and Cuphead, if anything, is a well made game. I bought it and am enjoying it mostly for its creativity, not for the platforming itself. I play it so that I can explore all the artistry that went into this game.

    I can't imagine the amount of work, creativity and love that went into this work of art.    … Expand
  19. PiePieper
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing and very rewarding. A challenging shoot'em up cross with 1920's cartoons and music. All art hand drawn and animated. Great couch COOP is the best part.
  20. Moge4579
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    Como usuario de Playstation 4, debo admitir que este juego es muy pero muy bello
    Y la verdad que es muy bueno y muy divertido, como me gustaria tenerlo en Ps4
    Que suerte que a los creadores les fue bien con el juego! recomendadicimo, de lo mejorcito del año sin duda alguna!

    Love Indies ♥
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. Kiatzu
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Awesome graphics and artstyle. Playing it with a friend or family makes this game even better in my opinion. It's hard, fun and challenging at the same time. If you love Disney's old artstyle you'll be in love with this game.
  24. Dark_OverLord91
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    Is a 360 ° masterpiece destined to become a classic and a milestone of the genre. Sublime artistic style, music and gameplay, offered at a great price that could be a bit higher for the overall quality of the work.
  25. ScreenScraggy22
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    What a fantastic game. The graphics are absolutely amazing and appealing. The music is very good. The game play is insanely fun (and hard). Probably one of the most charming games I’ve ever played. The 2 player runs great and is a blast to play. The bosses are so unique and creative with something different every time. There is some good weapon and ability variety as well to keep the gameWhat a fantastic game. The graphics are absolutely amazing and appealing. The music is very good. The game play is insanely fun (and hard). Probably one of the most charming games I’ve ever played. The 2 player runs great and is a blast to play. The bosses are so unique and creative with something different every time. There is some good weapon and ability variety as well to keep the game motivating. Honestly this game is amazing.… Expand
  26. Panzidane
    Oct 1, 2017
    10
    Cuphead is an awesome game, with insane dificulty. This game bring me back my childhood, play it and you don't regret. I can't understand why some people says the game is bad, probaly they should be bad players. I only can talk good about this game. So, you love games? Play Cuphead and enjoy this masterpiece of Xbox One/PC
  27. Midirataj
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    That's the gaming experience worth every penny and smashed controller.
    Humble and talented people like Cuphead creators deserve the money, which major AAA publishers steal from you, without half the effort and talent witnessed in this production.
  28. rasta2d
    Oct 1, 2017
    10
    el apartado artistico, la calidad de graficos y estilo hace que sea un buen juego para todos los que buscan algo nuevo al estilo retro no lo piensen mas y consiganlo
    comprenlo yaaa
  29. klasflod
    Jan 11, 2018
    10
    If it hadn't been for BotW this would have been my favourite game of the year. That's crazy to say with oddyssey in there as well. 2017 was the best year I can remember since... I don't even know, 2007 probably.

    This game is beautiful, fun but most of all supremely addictive due to it's challenging gameplay. What a little masterpiece this is.
  30. 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.
  31. IanLucas20
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing!
    I love it!
    I recomended this game to all my friends!
    The 7 years spended in this game valued!
    I don't finished this game yet and I'm loving!
  32. auditbadger
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  33. tsampson25
    May 14, 2020
    10
    A beautifully animated challenge. Cuphead looks so sweet and innocent, but prepare for one of the most difficult games of your life. Lots of sweat, lots of practice, and a lot of learning your enemies. You'll find it is important to focus on only the important moving objects on the screen, especially when every level has something new to look at, so stay diligent, and prepare to shoot aA beautifully animated challenge. Cuphead looks so sweet and innocent, but prepare for one of the most difficult games of your life. Lots of sweat, lots of practice, and a lot of learning your enemies. You'll find it is important to focus on only the important moving objects on the screen, especially when every level has something new to look at, so stay diligent, and prepare to shoot a lot of cartoon-style enemies.… Expand
  34. 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.
  35. Kayla45
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    Paying debt to the devil is not an easy feat.

    Highly recommend for anyone who miss punishing 80s/early 90s run n guns like Contra and Megaman. The 1930s animation style is also amazing to look at with surreal boss designs very similar to Silly Symphony. The controls are very arcadey with 8 directional shooting, single jump, descending platforms and a special attack, but it also adds    Paying debt to the devil is not an easy feat.

    Highly recommend for anyone who miss punishing 80s/early 90s run n guns like Contra and Megaman. The 1930s animation style is also amazing to look at with surreal boss designs very similar to Silly Symphony.

    The controls are very arcadey with 8 directional shooting, single jump, descending platforms and a special attack, but it also adds parrying and dash, which were way less common back then. Parrying is not the same as most games as you can only parry certain pink bullets or enemies done by bouncing off it while in midair (working as a double jump). It does not shoot the projectile back at the boss, but instead gives you one full card for your your super meter, letting you use a special attack for the specified weapon you have equipped or a super attack if you hold 5 cards. Weaons in the game also feel situational enough for that I would switch them around for specific bosses, there's no weapon more overpowered than the other. A lot consider spread shot OP, but due to its low range it's useless against certain bosses or boss phases where you're forced to stay at range from the boss. You can also have two weapons equipped and switch between instantly when you want.

    Every boss has multiple phases, and are only 1-3 minutes long, but due to everything you gotta dodge all the time without much breaks just one minute can feel waaaaay longer. This is something I felt for Furi as well (another amazing challenging boss rush game I recommend). The boss phase transformations are very surreal and they can go from being a couple battletoads turning into a slot machine or a bird stuck in a bird house to a featherless bird carried in a stretcher spitting up its heart that attacks you. You can choose between fighting them in simple or regular mode. Simple mode gives you linear patterns, while regular they will be random, so you have to be more careful with what the boss will do next. You can only get a contract by playing on regular mode (required to advance the game), but simple mode is okay for practicing the patterns. The difficulty of the bosses curves really well too. It starts out a little rough, but gets really challenging at the second island, and even more so at the third island. Then the finale after that is a true Satan's work.

    There are also shoot em up bosses with the same parrying, but instead of dashing it let's you shrink to move faster and dodge projectiles since your hitbox is smaller as well. But it also reduces your range and damage to balance it out.

    Platforming sections, which were added later in development and got the game delayed are actually pretty good too. They really feel like old arcade platformers. Most platformer levels also have a miniboss at the end, so they're still not bossless (even a Mega Man 2 reference in one of them). The intensity of them are on the same scale as the boss fights, you won't be running around without enemies coming at you from multiple directions. Only thing I thought could be done better is hiding the coins, they're a little too easy to obtain, so most of the challenge is just finishing the stage itself with a good rating. You generally won't have to replay the level just to try and find coins you couldn't.

    But on the topic of coins, you can find hidden things in the overworld. Some characters will reward you with a coin for doing things for them and there are a few hidden paths granting you a coin or a shortcut to later levels. It's a really nice touch I wasn't even expecting from this type of game.

    The replayability is also great for with expert mode being unlocked after beating the game and trying to get S rank for every boss. There is also a pacifist rank for platform stages where you have to beat the stage without killing anything, which can be tricky since most stages have midbosses or walls that you need to find ways to skip.

    I had been waiting for this game for years, and it honestly went beyond my expections. It's definitely one of my favourite games after just 10 hours and hope you all buy it, it's a very rare gem you won't see much of in modern gaming.    … Expand
  36. Tenacidad963
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    Este videojuego está yendo en contra de la tendencia actual de que se debe pagar por las partes que se venden por separado después de comprar o descargar la parte principal. No hay DLC, ni micropagos, ni otra tontería no se pone en el juego. Más bien los consumidores deben ser los que obliguen a las empresas a que se vuelva a como era hace 10 años cuando los juegos se vendían completos.Este videojuego está yendo en contra de la tendencia actual de que se debe pagar por las partes que se venden por separado después de comprar o descargar la parte principal. No hay DLC, ni micropagos, ni otra tontería no se pone en el juego. Más bien los consumidores deben ser los que obliguen a las empresas a que se vuelva a como era hace 10 años cuando los juegos se vendían completos.

    In English:
    This video game is going against the current trend that must be paid for parts that are sold separately after buying or downloading the main part. There is no DLC, no micropayments, no other nonsense is not put into the game. Rather, consumers must be the ones that force companies to go back to what it was 10 years ago when the games were sold out.    … Expand
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. Bob5024
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    I thought I was buying a 1930's cartoon-styled platformer

    But instead, I got a re-skinned version of Dark Souls 4..................AND IT'S FANTASTIC
  40. Gregorian
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    This game, since its inception, has been something I'd been keeping a close eye on. Judging by all the material coming out for it, I could only hope that it was as good as everything was making it look to be. And I have to say, after my first several hours with the game, it has lived up to everything I had hoped for it and more. The attention to detail with the visuals, the beautiful andThis game, since its inception, has been something I'd been keeping a close eye on. Judging by all the material coming out for it, I could only hope that it was as good as everything was making it look to be. And I have to say, after my first several hours with the game, it has lived up to everything I had hoped for it and more. The attention to detail with the visuals, the beautiful and boisterous soundtrack, the fluid, responsive controls, all combine into the incredible game that Cuphead is. And then comes in the difficulty. I personally enjoy a good challenge in a video game and Cuphead provides that in spades. It finds itself in the perfect position of being tough enough to force you to throw yourself against the metaphorical wall quite a few times but is certainly in no way unfair. The punishment for failure is also nothing too, well, punishing, just throwing you back to the beginning of either the level or boss fight, depending on what you're attempting. And the endpiece showing you how far you made it into the level and how many stages were left is definitely a plus. The different upgrades you can purchase also sit on the nice balance of providing you both some sort of advantage and disadvantage so that you can either feel comfortable just running exactly with what you start with in-game or choosing what upgrades might suit your playstyle better.

    Overall, the game is incredible. I can highly recommend it and would definitely recommend bundling in the soundtrack because it is straight up fantastic. Everyone who can should pick up this game because it really is worth the wait and money.    … Expand
  41. GenomaVR
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    I was hype since the beginning and this is the first time i pre-order a game and didn't regret it
    Art 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Story Meh but i didn't care
    Gameplay 10/10
    I love it! if they add multy coop it would be grate!
  42. eduardoborja21
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    Graphics are perfect, the music is INCREDIBLE, it's a truly 50's old style masterpiece game! It has a hard difficult like the old games, but it's REALLY addictive and funny!
  43. KronKrian
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    Cuphead is a work of art. The 30's cartoon design of the game makes it incredibly satisfying and fun, and just makes you itch to start playing it immediately as soon as you buy it. This game, i feel, was made with a huge spark of inspiration - like Banjo, Mario 64 and even Hollow Knight. It's just amazing. The levels and the bosses are hard but not so much that will get you worn out. TheCuphead is a work of art. The 30's cartoon design of the game makes it incredibly satisfying and fun, and just makes you itch to start playing it immediately as soon as you buy it. This game, i feel, was made with a huge spark of inspiration - like Banjo, Mario 64 and even Hollow Knight. It's just amazing. The levels and the bosses are hard but not so much that will get you worn out. The spirit and the individuality of the characters just shines perfectly as you progress though the story of the game. The music is beautiful and masterfully executed in tone with every level and area of the game. The setting/background of the levels just makes the game that much more satisfying and enjoyable. Cuphead is definietly worth it's money, and i recommend anyone that can afford it, to buy it.

    StudioMDHR Entertainment managed to create a undeniable masterpiece and a classic. I can't wait to see what they will release next.    … Expand
  44. 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
  45. Rondinelli
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Sensacional, pra quem gosta de games com desafio é um prato cheio, a arte gráfica e a trilha sonora traz uma nostalgia pra quem assistiu na infância, desenhos animados das décadas de 20 até 40 mais ou menos, como, Popeye, Betty Boop,
  46. besoares90
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    This is a master piece, incredible!

    Beautiful graphics, including levels, enemies and bosses!
    Soundtrack is just epic!
    Challenging gameplay!

    Fun 100% of the time
  47. DrGiulianaDave
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    This game is simply perfect!
    The score, the art style and the amazingly challenging gameplay, it all plays its part to make an utterly fantastic game.
    Contender for GOTY if you ask me!
  48. Zoinkerino
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    It is so much fun. the boss battles take time and mastery to over come, each boss is different and requires you to identify moves and adapt to overcome them. It is as soul-crushing as dark souls when you die but my god does it feel good to beat the boss you've spend hours on
  49. CritLord
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    If the Mega Man games and old Mickey Mouse cartoons had a child it would be Cuphead. Awesome challenging gameplay and the lovely artstyle makes this game one of the best jump'n'shoot games of all time.
  50. Kridi
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    (believe me, I'm trying so hard to be polite writing this)
    It is such a shame that this game only has a 8.5 user score just because people don't have the patience to actually enjoy the process of learning to play the game.
    For me, this is, or atleast is very very close to being my favourite game ever, and guess what? I never in my life played 2D scroller games so I expected it to be    (believe me, I'm trying so hard to be polite writing this)
    It is such a shame that this game only has a 8.5 user score just because people don't have the patience to actually enjoy the process of learning to play the game.

    For me, this is, or atleast is very very close to being my favourite game ever, and guess what?
    I never in my life played 2D scroller games so I expected it to be very difficult.

    It was, but the fact that I couldn't just run headlessly through the game was great. I got to enjoy the process and satisfaction of learning the mechanics of each boss and that is how the game is supposed to be played.

    If I can finish the game, so can anybody else.

    So upsetting to see all these people with no patience whatsoever whining about the difficulty and basing their low rating just for that.

    Even so, there is a "simple" mode which makes the game way easier so it makes it even worse looking at these reviews.

    This game deserves to be my very first actual game review, it is phenomenal.

    + Great graphics, which everyone already knows
    + Very smooth controls, everything works perfectly
    + I didn't come across any bugs or glitches
    + The soundtrack is incredible
    + Difficult but satisfying learning curve, and on simple mode anyone can finish it

    Couldn't recommend it enough, get it!    … Expand
  51. AbomiYetii
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    You can see the sweat, tears and love that went into every frame of every drawing, of every single entity in this game. It's sparkling with personality, and there is tons of variety throughout the game to keep you occupied. It's challenging, sure, but even if you're not particularly fond of hard games you can easily overlook it because of the visuals alone. Buy this game!!
  52. 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.
  53. dapenn
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    With these types of games, rage is one f the things i cannot control. This usually ends to me deleting the game and never playing it again. Yet when playing cuphead i constantly keep going back in and come out with victory. With its beautiful art style and it clever boss design, it is a remarkable game that I not only impresses but fascinates. After every death, i jump right back inWith these types of games, rage is one f the things i cannot control. This usually ends to me deleting the game and never playing it again. Yet when playing cuphead i constantly keep going back in and come out with victory. With its beautiful art style and it clever boss design, it is a remarkable game that I not only impresses but fascinates. After every death, i jump right back in learning from it and each knockout is a satisfying feeling that never gets old. The idea of having a simple difficulty for the bosses is a nice addition, although you dont get a contract, the player is still is rewarded with advancing to new areas around the isle, which can lead to finding new run n' gun levels which can get you more coins and you get more flexibility to upgrade your player and then come back to finish the job. Speaking of upgrading your character, the powerups you can buy are nicely balanced and having the ability to switch is especially nice for the multiple stages the bosses can have. The run n' gun levels are also spectacular as they are a good break from the brutal boss fights. These levels are a great way to get coins and are never too difficult. Overall cuphead was a blast to play as it was able to always to bring me back in with it stunning art direction and its spectacular soundtrack (which i listen to constantly). Considering that it is only $20 it is a game that you cannot pass up. (If you do buy the game, you may want to change your controls or get a controller as the controls on pc are very strange)… Expand
  54. lucaslukitas
    Oct 25, 2017
    10
    A very good game, I already played a little, and I intend to buy for my pc, because the game is good because it brings old graphics, that gives a climate of the 70's
  55. Winged_Hussars
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Obviously everyone has got their opinion whether games are more entertaining with difficulty or without, however Cuphead excels at throwing you content thats fun and challenging closing the gap between casual and competitive players our widening it either way its a very fun game thats worth the price and the frustration

    Also the art style is gorgeous and the character design definitely    Obviously everyone has got their opinion whether games are more entertaining with difficulty or without, however Cuphead excels at throwing you content thats fun and challenging closing the gap between casual and competitive players our widening it either way its a very fun game thats worth the price and the frustration

    Also the art style is gorgeous and the character design definitely makes it better than a lot of 3D Games    … Expand
  56. 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
  57. darkkunglao789
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i cant allow myself to say something bad about this game in fact this is hard to find a problem in cup-head with perfect mission design.
    animations are perfect the graphic is really really good and game play is simple but nice
    the worst thing is the balance between player and boss but its not going to be a problem because after losing several times (maybe 30 times!!!)you can feel the balance
    sound effects,musics,voices are brilliant
    and story is simple but really attractive and engaging    … Expand
  58. Vankip
    Nov 21, 2017
    10
    Jazz, OldSchool and Fun!

    A game that you can advise to play literally all. Very pleased that today hardcore is slowly becoming fashionable)) No more pres x to win!!!
  59. TEMPESTA9822
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    divertido y jodido como los juegos de antes EN RESUMEN 10/10 XD

    no se arrepentiran de comprarlo a no ser que seas de los que se frustan y se enojan por morir un par de veces XD
  60. HorrorGeek666
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    I like it...............................................................................................................................................
  61. Winipuh
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    Просто лучший платформер на данный момент, это все что нужно знать ;) А так, отличная визуализация, замечательный саундтрек, хороший геймплей. От всей души рекомендую)
  62. Abel199
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    Un bello juego una genial idea muy bien pensado a pesar de ser indie le enseña a muchas otras empresas de como se debe trabajar, pensando primero en el usuario que es lo mas importante y no en su bolsillo, excelente apuesta ..a jugar.
  63. Sup3r
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    muy bueno 10/10 el mejor juego del universoooooooooooo

    puse esto para que sea 150 caracteres altossssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
    ahora si xd
  64. maria9999
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    With the artistic visual style identical to the old TV cartoons, which had a certain pretty insanity that today's cartoons don't have, like characters moving in an unusual way turning into objects and a lot of other crazy things, graphics have a phenomenal quality, it really looked like i'm playing a classic cartoon. The gameplay itself is something like Metal Slug style where it can alsoWith the artistic visual style identical to the old TV cartoons, which had a certain pretty insanity that today's cartoons don't have, like characters moving in an unusual way turning into objects and a lot of other crazy things, graphics have a phenomenal quality, it really looked like i'm playing a classic cartoon. The gameplay itself is something like Metal Slug style where it can also be played from 2 simultaneously.
    It was not long before the news came that this game is very difficult, with this in mind and after seeing some videos of the people suffering, I called my brother to help me on this journey, we started to play and really the game was very difficult, but someday my brother told me that he read somewhere that the game was even harder when playing 2, the lives of bosses and other enemies doubled, which would be fair since it has 2 guys shooting at the same time without stopping, well ... more or less fair, the truth is that about half of the game I started a new version alone and the game is extremely more easy to play, some enemies die with 1 simple shot, and the same enemies that die so were not dying with 2 shots when we were playing 2 ... how to understand this math? For me the game sins in this question where playing with a friend should facilitate things rather than hinder them, except that some areas were totally designated for 1 player, where 2 players can mess up a lot to each other, well we still end this game playing together.

    Apart from this detail, the game is very cool, it has several interesting power ups that help a lot, and although it is a game with an above average difficulty, it is not a game so revolting and impossible to pass, if you learn a lot as you try , the stages last for a maximum of 3 minutes and after they pass they do not have to worry anymore, there is no Game Over that forces you to start all over again like in Battletoads & Double Dragon for example.
    The game was a well deserved sales success, and now I'm looking forward to a sequel, I hope they put more stages to pass, because in this are very few, most are just bosses, I believe the series has a great future ahead .    … Expand
  65. Blinker
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    This game is truly unique in a good way. It is an innocent looking platformer with it’s own Dark Soul in it. Which makes the game give the player a test of skill and perseverance, though many people use it’s difficulty makes it bad, it is what makes the game such a staple. The mechanics are simple, but you need to master them to beat the game, which makes this game much more satisfyingThis game is truly unique in a good way. It is an innocent looking platformer with it’s own Dark Soul in it. Which makes the game give the player a test of skill and perseverance, though many people use it’s difficulty makes it bad, it is what makes the game such a staple. The mechanics are simple, but you need to master them to beat the game, which makes this game much more satisfying with every close call, completion and cool move much more satisfying, of course combined with the hard difficulty.

    But I can’t even begin to tell you the art style! Not only does it make the game much more recognizable and iconic. It has a nostalgic feel to it even if you didn’t grow up with Cartoons of this style, at least in my point of view. Overall, the art style makes this game something to remember.

    Cuphead is an amazing platformer with it’s own blend, a blend that feels outside of the territories of Super Mario or Sonic the Hedgehog, I give this a 10/10!    … Expand
  66. Thanksmetacriti
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    Totally a fair and rewarding game. Very short but worth a try if you like a challenge and are a perfectionist. Amazing art style paired with fairly tight controls as far as gamepads go makes for a really fun experience. 10/10 really don't see anyway it could have been better(besides being longer) and there was only 1 boss with frustrating RNG.
  67. 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
  68. elmatonrn
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    me encanta tiene buenos gráficos referencias estilo caricaturesco me hacen volver a mi infancia la dificulta sea si eliges fácil es difícil igual si eliges regular o normal es mas difícil pero si eliges experto es jodida-mente difícil estarás sufriendo sera un infierno pero esto me gusta que sea desafieante
  69. Kyuubei1985
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente ambientación, y trabajo artístico, recordándome a los viejos dibujos animados que miraba de pequeño (Looney Toons, Merry Melodies, Disney de 1930), música y efectos de sonido geniales, y más, en el famoso "modo vintage" (desbloqueable jugando en modo "pacifista, o sea, pasar los niveles Run n' Gun sin matar a ningún enemigo) que le da más emoción. Una historia genial, y una jugabilidad muy bien pulida, y acorde a los viejos juegos de las consolas de los 80/90. En el apartado artístico, han pulido bastante bien los detalles (hasta la pantalla de carga te saca unas cuantas sonrisas, el relojito de arena que baila me pareció algo surrealista y genial) Las críticas negativas que se le da en Steam, es por la dificultad del juego, que, en mi experiencia como jugador (llevo 25 años jugando videojuegos) está bien hecha, ya que es a base de tener buenos reflejos, seguir patrones de ataque y movimiento, y reaccionar en el momento justo, tal como aquellos plataformeros desde los juegos de Mario y Sonic, y si perdemos, es por nuestros errores. Deja ver que hoy en día, todo el mundo (o la gran mayoría) quiere los juegos mascaditos, y que están acostumbrados a pagar y a tanto DLC. Aquí no es el caso, ya que todo se desbloquea jugando, y el modo de dos jugadores (que es local cooperativo), la opción de "resucitar" a tu amigo, me pareció genial! Los únicos puntos negativos que le puedo ver son que le falta un modo versus de dos jugadores, al estilo del clásico Mario Bros (no el Super Mario), y que el juego está únicamente en inglés. Pero, al ser de un estudio independiente, es normal que no las tenga, en el futuro las agregarán. Fuera de esto, el juego cumple con todo desde el minuto 1, le estoy dedicando un buen tiempo, y si lo paso, lo jugaré de nuevo, como siempre lo hago con los clásicos de toda la vida. Muchos dicen que en ciertos juegos que salen buggeados, y con errores, uno los critica, porque "no son lo suyo", sin más razones. Yo aquí puedo decir que si los plataformeros en 2D al estilo de los Contra, Ghosts and Goblins, Ninja Gaiden, Battletoads, etc., no son lo tuyo, este juego no es para tí, a pesar de todo su apartado artístico/musical. Es un juego que requiere concentración y pensar bien cómo moverte, bien al estilo de aquellos juegos. Yo puedo decir que me la estoy pasando bien!!… Expand
  70. MiguelGordiano
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    This game is great on so many levels... I mean... It throws us back to the last century television and animations in a way we have never seen before: the immersion is real!! It's a challenging game and it may make feel you incapable and a real noob haha. It gets better when you play cooperative with a friend. Besides, the soundtrack is amazing.
  71. kayhamed
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    AMAZING FANTASTIC GREAT NOSTALGIC ASTONISHING IMPRESSIVE & SOOOOOOOOPER HARD
  72. CyberRobotnix
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    Difficult, yet a surprisingly good game. Seriously, this game is beautiful and it controls well, what else do you want about it? I just wish it was a bit longer and honestly the cut content should've been included in the game.
  73. ChickenSquash02
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    -Pros-
    -Gameplay-
    Cuphead's gameplay feels new and original. Its fluid 2d movements and premises as a run and gun game as well as a highly boss concentrated game feels really nice. Cuphead also allows an in game store using currency in the form of gold coins. Whats nice is that these coins are earned through run and gun games and don't take complete grinding to receive. It's just no that    -Pros-
    -Gameplay-
    Cuphead's gameplay feels new and original. Its fluid 2d movements and premises as a run and gun game as well as a highly boss concentrated game feels really nice. Cuphead also allows an in game store using currency in the form of gold coins. Whats nice is that these coins are earned through run and gun games and don't take complete grinding to receive. It's just no that kind of game. Overall, gameplay wise, cuphead feels very original and intriguing

    -Premises-
    Cuphead has one of if not the most original setting and premises I have ever come to know. The plot (Cuphead and his brother mugman lost a deal with the devil at his casino and must retrieve the contracts from his debtors to save themselves) also feels generally original. I mean we just don't get this vintage 30s cartoon idea to often. Its just nice to have a game so original and intriguing

    -Beautiful Art-
    With handrawn art in the form of 30s cartoons, you know your in for the ride of your life. Everything about cuphead is amazing. The 2d art style is beautiful. While the characters themselves are drawn in such buety its no compare to the watercolor backgrounds. These backgrounds are so mystifying and beautiful its scary.

    -Amazing Soundtrack-
    Cuphead provides us with a legendary soundtrack. First, for the games boss battles and run and guns we have hardcore true jazz. The main menu provides us with a sort of accepella feel, as it is sung. Other themes sung include Mr. King Dice's theme. Finally, cuphead is split into worlds. Its also worth noting that each world in cuphead has its own buetifully performed theme.

    Well Priced
    Cupheads an indie game. You pay for what you get. It's not overly expense, and includes really what the game is worth for the completion time and gameplay.

    -Cons-

    *Note*
    While Cuphead is kind of lacking in many cons it's only fair to list the few that exist.

    -Glitches-
    While the new Patch may have fixed most glitches, some still remain such as a softlock (Yes I know the patch fixed one of the soft locks but either way some glitch still exists)

    -VERY difficult-
    I'm not being a stickler, but it's worth noting that Cuphead is very difficult. This isn't exactly a con, it's a con in some ways but also a pro in the way that cuphead is still fun to play and rewarding because of its pros

    -Sort of Short-
    Considering it takes a bazillion tries for me to beat one boss, cuphead doesn't pass to quickly for me, but for some (more talented) players, it takes a shorter amount of time. Either way I think three worlds and a final boss fight is well within the acceptable range of material.
    I really, overall, didn't have many problems with cup head    … Expand
  74. Shlomo3006
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    I can just say, it is a HELLA AMAZING game, in every way... Artistically, especially. I recommend it to every person who looks for a different experience. With Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the best game of the year, and probably of this decade, this far.
  75. imabanana
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    if you are disabled, please do not say that the game is bad, you need practice to win it
  76. Alon347
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    Beautifull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  77. ExilePT
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Cuphead offers a unique combination of art and sound, presenting one of the most funny and bizarre shows in the current game generation. Its gameplay and co-op can hold many fun hours and a strong replay-ability attribute. Despite the salt that can be involved during the gameplay I had a smile on my face the whole time through it all. Recommended for everyone.
  78. Anxietu
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely beautiful in style and game play. It's so addicting and amazing. The story is just like the old 1930's style of stories. There is nothing bad about it that I can say other than that it's very hard. Which is not a complaint in my opinion because it's not frustrating. It is very fun and the music is fantastic. The things that really shine are the boss battles, but the run n gun levels are good too. There's so much creativity thrown around everywhere in this game. I would've said its glitched, but they fixed almost all of the problems I have on the glitches in the new patch. The controls are very easy to play with. i don't really understand why anyone would hate this game. It's a solid 10/10 from me.… Expand
  79. Infinityman777
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    This game is the best game ever!!! It really makes me happy for a game like this to exist. The art and the difficulty is very good. StudioMDHR really created a masterpiece of a game and this game will definitely be remember for a very long time. There is nothing that could make this game better, except maybe giving a bit more of backstory for each boss in the game and their reasons to goThis game is the best game ever!!! It really makes me happy for a game like this to exist. The art and the difficulty is very good. StudioMDHR really created a masterpiece of a game and this game will definitely be remember for a very long time. There is nothing that could make this game better, except maybe giving a bit more of backstory for each boss in the game and their reasons to go to the casino. That would definetely make the game perfect. Keep up the good work StudioMDHR!!!… Expand
  80. Mpbpl
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    Right off the bat the game presents you with its gorgeous graphics and beautiful music and until the end the game never misses a beat. The game consists of a series of boss battles, each having different phases with few 2D platformer shooting stages. The story is as simple as can be, and very straight forward since the game does not require a complicated storyline, it throws the player onRight off the bat the game presents you with its gorgeous graphics and beautiful music and until the end the game never misses a beat. The game consists of a series of boss battles, each having different phases with few 2D platformer shooting stages. The story is as simple as can be, and very straight forward since the game does not require a complicated storyline, it throws the player on the action as fast as the old games.
    Going for a 1920s cartoon style makes Cuphead stand out from any game today and very pleasent to look at, the music is also inspired from that time period making everything blend, and it is so good which is required since every boss has his own music, I never got tired of any of them, even dyng a lot on expert.
    The only thing to mention is, the game is very difficult. This is one of those games, like Dark Souls, you will die a lot, recognise patterns and try again, every time getting closer and closer to beating the stage. I did not find this game to be too difficult, there are 3 difficulty settings Simple(Medium), Regular(Hard) and Expert(Frustratingly hard), although to advance in the game it is required to beat the stages in Regular.
    I recommend playing with a friend, since both of you will die a lot this will make Cuphead a very funny experience.    … Expand
  81. TylerCritical
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    This game is what we should call the Toy Story of video games. It has a well, unique, and developed story, the characters are really likable, and it not being able to reference alcohol and drugs is a well risk, the game is rather better the way it's now, and this game is good on its own, it was made to be that, so complaining for a sequel, not going to happen
  82. Quacksonja
    May 3, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. Its very nostalgic. Loving the sweet jazz. Definitely best game of 2017!
  83. PaupiTLD
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Artisticamente el juego es increíble , la música , la animación de los años 20 con una calidad excelente hace que ames este juego, amo los juegos de plataformas y este juego no queda atrás de nada! recomendado totalmente!
  84. KId777
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    You know, first this game seems like something hard. But then you start playing and playing, and playing, and you understand - this game hard, but SO F*CIKNG AMAZING. I ♥ CUPHEAD
  85. TheUberMann
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    The art style is perfect! The music? P E R F E C T! The difficulty? P E R F E C T! Dude, everything about this game is just perfect. The gameplay, the music, the difficulty, the visuals, everything is just combine into one nearly perfect game. Well... except the story. It was a bit too flat ( but that's also pretty much irrelevant to the game, b/c … well… the gameplay is just 100% worthThe art style is perfect! The music? P E R F E C T! The difficulty? P E R F E C T! Dude, everything about this game is just perfect. The gameplay, the music, the difficulty, the visuals, everything is just combine into one nearly perfect game. Well... except the story. It was a bit too flat ( but that's also pretty much irrelevant to the game, b/c … well… the gameplay is just 100% worth the price.)… Expand
  86. QuacksonjaMeme
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    Best game I have ever played. There is soo much to do in this game. I aced all of the achievements in like 25 hours. I completed the game three times (Once on my other account that I have almost 40 hours in the game, and twice on this account). The game is very hard to master but with some time it will get very easy. Controls are perfect. I would love a sequel to this masterpiece. The DLCBest game I have ever played. There is soo much to do in this game. I aced all of the achievements in like 25 hours. I completed the game three times (Once on my other account that I have almost 40 hours in the game, and twice on this account). The game is very hard to master but with some time it will get very easy. Controls are perfect. I would love a sequel to this masterpiece. The DLC is comming in 2019 and im super excited about it!

    Would gamble with The Devil once again. 10/10    … Expand
  87. Leontorres7
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game is a 10/10 in all of its aspects, super polished and incredible fun to play, it is a difficult game but fair and the challenge is very rewarding, the graphics of course are the main dish and the are just glorious the way the animated the game is superb, buy it and enjoy this game is glorious and new stuff is coming DLC soon!
  88. RJD2
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    Challenging game with and memorable characters, art style and music is incredible. I've never played a game with more charm than Cuphead. Only thing that's missing is online co-op and this game would be perfect by definition.
  89. tipsy63
    Apr 19, 2019
    10
    Challenging, frustrating but brilliant. When I'm constantly losing from a (predictably) bouncing ball even though the controls are excellent, can't blame the game for my frustration - I just need to find the right way.
    Has anybody here mentioned the excellent audio/visuals? :)
  90. mennybolt
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. I don't even know how to put it in words or explain it. It's just really good.
  91. 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
  92. MIneplex333
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
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  93. LuanV
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    Facilmente, um dos melhores jogos independentes de todos os tempos. Extremamente desafiador,
    e ainda sim muito divertido; tudo no game te dá uma sensação de "nostalgia" mesmo não vivenciando a época onde os shows mais influentes da época passavam; isso se dá a arte impecável desenhada à mão e à trilha sonora prazerosa de se escutar. Os personagens, os bosses e tudo no game é memorável. Se    Facilmente, um dos melhores jogos independentes de todos os tempos. Extremamente desafiador,
    e ainda sim muito divertido; tudo no game te dá uma sensação de "nostalgia" mesmo não vivenciando a época onde os shows mais influentes da época passavam; isso se dá a arte impecável desenhada à mão e à trilha sonora prazerosa de se escutar. Os personagens, os bosses e tudo no game é memorável. Se vale a pena? Muito, e ainda terá uma nova DLC que estará por vim adicionando novos desafios.    … Expand
  94. ULisianist
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    я считаю что это одна из самых сложных и разнообразных (в плане боссов) игра
  95. ARTjello
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Cuphead the LONG awaited game that was released on September 29th, 2017 and was originally announced in 2013 the development of the game took a while and the question is, is the game hard and is it any good? Yes and yes currently you can buy the game on Steam for the fair price of 19.99! It will be worth your while.
  96. Denvers
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Cuphead is one of, if not, the most visually charming games ever in addition to being the most fun game I have ever played. Obviously, the graphics are stunning, but they are nothing compared to the gameplay. The boss-rush formula was perfected in Cuphead and each boss not only has its own clear and distinct identity but manges to be extremely fun. The run and gun levels are quite fun, butCuphead is one of, if not, the most visually charming games ever in addition to being the most fun game I have ever played. Obviously, the graphics are stunning, but they are nothing compared to the gameplay. The boss-rush formula was perfected in Cuphead and each boss not only has its own clear and distinct identity but manges to be extremely fun. The run and gun levels are quite fun, but feel more like bonus levels to get coins rather than central to the game. In addition to that, you don't need to beat the run and gun levels to beat the game, but it sure does help as you can unlock coins in these levels which allow you to buy charms and weapons. Overall, I would reccomend this game to anybody who is up for a pretty challenging game and likes boss fights in video games.… Expand
  97. MeatGrindeR
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Игра, которая окунёт тебя в 1930-еы годы. Ты насладишься прекрасной атмосферой и музыкой в стиле джаза, а пройдя игру сможешь одолеть самого дьявола и даже заставить его плакать.
  98. Alan_Ocean
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Whenever I hear someone complaining about Cuphead, the only valid argument they have is that it is the most difficult game of all damn time. Besides that, it's the most fun I've had playing any game of any type. Co-op is especially enjoyable, due to the fact that you are constantly reviving one another, and simultaneously getting your ass handed to you by some bee lady who has police connections.
  99. Piruz
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Well, you probably heard about Cuphead, everyone is talking about it like it's new classic, and yeah... it is
  100. themparkoulis
    May 25, 2020
    10
    FIND A FRIEND AND CO-OP THE SH*T OUT OF THIS ONE!! PURE CHALLENGE AND FUN!! WONT REGRET IT!! 10/10
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#9 Best PC Game of 2017
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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
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  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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