Cuphead

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1826 Ratings

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  1. Linkmunken
    May 12, 2018
    8
    The (amazing) artistic choice set aside this is still one of the most memorable games I've played in quite some time.
    The controls. Are. Tight! Thankfully. Because without them this game would have been nothing but a great graphical look. Now however it's a frustrating, pulse raising joy!
    As an old school gamer this title brings back memories of when completing games weren't about who    The (amazing) artistic choice set aside this is still one of the most memorable games I've played in quite some time.
    The controls. Are. Tight! Thankfully. Because without them this game would have been nothing but a great graphical look. Now however it's a frustrating, pulse raising joy!
    As an old school gamer this title brings back memories of when completing games weren't about who had the most amount of time or money to buy loot crates, but rather who actually learned the game and memorized the patterns. In short: best players win.
    For me it's one of those "just one more try" kind of games.
    Will be looking forward to see what StudioMDHR is going to come up with in the future with great suspense!    … Expand
  2. Kbek
    May 15, 2018
    9
    Saying this game is beautiful is an understatement.

    In an age where everything is huge CGI worlds with a 120 people team for graphism alone, where the search for the most realistic graphics is the ultimate goal, CupHead come as a refreshing simple 30s' inspired cartoons. The whole game is smooth, colorfull and inspired. The music is on par with a "big band" vibe that fits perfectly    Saying this game is beautiful is an understatement.

    In an age where everything is huge CGI worlds with a 120 people team for graphism alone, where the search for the most realistic graphics is the ultimate goal, CupHead come as a refreshing simple 30s' inspired cartoons. The whole game is smooth, colorfull and inspired.

    The music is on par with a "big band" vibe that fits perfectly with the rest.

    It is hard. I have seen worst but it's hard. You still see progress every run you make and the game is verry generous that you can start a level again right away.

    It's a nice Arcade style throwback experience. I strongly recommend if you like this kind of game, pure, arcade, frustrating, satisfaying, fun.

    Kudos for the effort put into this. For going out of track for once.    … Expand
  3. 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!
  4. Matias8654
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    El arte caricaturesco antiguo le da un toque de nostalgia y si incluimos lo difícil que es el juego a rasgos generales, ya que no posee punto de control, convierten a este juego en un vicio para cualquier amante de los videojuegos
  5. Alsethe2nd
    Jul 15, 2018
    8
    Cuphead, I highly recommend this game. If you are frightened by the discussed difficulty, don't be. Because if I can beat it so can you. Cuphead has this wonderful sense of scale, you know you are just a small character going up against these enormous bosses but you still do it anyway. The difficulty provided by the bosses could leave anyone crying, especially that stupid dragon ( I wantCuphead, I highly recommend this game. If you are frightened by the discussed difficulty, don't be. Because if I can beat it so can you. Cuphead has this wonderful sense of scale, you know you are just a small character going up against these enormous bosses but you still do it anyway. The difficulty provided by the bosses could leave anyone crying, especially that stupid dragon ( I want to kill that dragon), but the sense of achievement given when defeating even the easy bosses is as good as beating some games in there entirety. Overall the game controls greatly which you would hope for in a game as difficult as this, but if you are playing PC I highly recommend a controller. The music is razor tight always providing a great sense of atmosphere and just being generally great on your ears, this game has a soundtrack I would buy. You can tell from the beautiful hand drawn animations that this game had people's heart and souls poured into it which you can see in the final project as the game is so clean an polished. But the game is unforgiving if you aren't that good at the game or don't feel like being challenge there is an easier mode in the game you can pick just before the fight but not only does the game literally laugh at you for doing this but all it does is give you access to the next boss, meaning you have to redo the boss on the harder/normal difficulty to get the item needed to actually finish the game. Not only this but I believe the run and gun levels where unnecessary I won't go into this much because they were a last minute inclusion as people wanted the game to be more than a boss rush game but in my playthrough I did the first four run and gun levels, got the items I thought would be most helpful and just skipped all the others as there are enough hidden coins around the map to afford another item and some of them are harder than some of the bosses which meant they were just unnecessary pain. But to be honest this game is really worth the asking price, its fun to replay the game as things you found so difficult before are now somewhat easy which gives you a sense of accomplishment and the game is just fun which is all you really need in a video game. (well the games fun until you break your controller/keyboard).… Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 5Drax03
    Aug 12, 2018
    9
    Cuphead is an amazing experience you should by any means try out. I personally picked it up with a friend of mine which had bought it. The game was indeed hard, although that wasn't a suprise. the bosses are the main focus of the game and stand out above all else except perhaps the music. The bosses are all very different in mechanics and aesthetics, they'll surely leave you amazed in theCuphead is an amazing experience you should by any means try out. I personally picked it up with a friend of mine which had bought it. The game was indeed hard, although that wasn't a suprise. the bosses are the main focus of the game and stand out above all else except perhaps the music. The bosses are all very different in mechanics and aesthetics, they'll surely leave you amazed in the amount of detail put in to each and every one of them. me and my friend took a good amount of time getting to the endboss, which unfortunately didn't stand out above the rest. this review was a bit all over the place, but if I can leave you with one simple message is that you should try it out: alone or with a friend :)… Expand
  9. michaelb1928
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    Beautiful Game. Loved the artsyle, the music, the animations. I wouldnt recommend it to everyone tho as its hardcore like really really tough, but for people who want a challenge this game delivers. I never felt cheated once. Every time i died i could recognize where i made a mistake. Every attack thrown at you is avoidable and once you get into the games rhythm and learn the kinks itsBeautiful Game. Loved the artsyle, the music, the animations. I wouldnt recommend it to everyone tho as its hardcore like really really tough, but for people who want a challenge this game delivers. I never felt cheated once. Every time i died i could recognize where i made a mistake. Every attack thrown at you is avoidable and once you get into the games rhythm and learn the kinks its really satisfying.… Expand
  10. 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
  11. Vitor007
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    Cuphead brings a vision which everyone would like to "review". With their graphics very well designed, your story and gameplay (despite being simpler) also lead the player to want to end the game. Its difficulty, although disturbing, is a challenge that ultimately test the patience of the Viewer. Exactly what we expected.
  12. TheGameIsALie
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    Cuphead tem um estilo gráfico impressionante e é desafiador do jeito certo, oferecendo recompensas satisfatórias após cada fase. Apesar de alguns infelizes problemas, ainda é recomendadíssimo, especialmente considerando o seu preço atual.
  13. RoomyLEGO101
    Oct 8, 2018
    9
    This game definitely deserves all the attention it gets. The gameplay is impressive, the graphics are outstanding, the bosses are creative, the music fits with the various settings and everything about the game feels like a throwback to old Disney cartoons or Fleischer's works. Probably my only complaint is the difficulty of the boss fights, but I can forgive Cuphead for that since one ofThis game definitely deserves all the attention it gets. The gameplay is impressive, the graphics are outstanding, the bosses are creative, the music fits with the various settings and everything about the game feels like a throwback to old Disney cartoons or Fleischer's works. Probably my only complaint is the difficulty of the boss fights, but I can forgive Cuphead for that since one of the inspirations of the game was Contra, one of the hardest games on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
    An outstanding game made with lots of hard work and love. I would highly recommend it.    … Expand
  14. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    Cuphead is the most artistic game I've ever played. It is fun, challenging, challenging, and challenging. You won't like this game if you don't like dying or losing, but each fight remains fair after the fact.
  15. MorteCaldo
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Почти идеальный платформер.

    Из минусов только некоторые аспекты технической части.
  16. wagllgaw
    Nov 28, 2018
    9
    This game kicked my ass hard. Great animation + really well designed bosses.
  17. hameow
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    Really hard with is a good thing. Nova days games are way too easy we need some challenge god damn it. The music and graphics are outstanding.
  18. 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? :)
  19. thatdanner
    Apr 1, 2019
    9
    One of my favorite PC games. Difficult and tedious at times--the Dark Souls of Run and Guns--but well worth the struggle, if you like that sort of thing. I spent countless hours learning the patterns and such of the bosses, and eventually beat the whole game. The achievements are quite easy if you try hard enough to beat the bosses, which is great for achievement hunters like me. The artOne of my favorite PC games. Difficult and tedious at times--the Dark Souls of Run and Guns--but well worth the struggle, if you like that sort of thing. I spent countless hours learning the patterns and such of the bosses, and eventually beat the whole game. The achievements are quite easy if you try hard enough to beat the bosses, which is great for achievement hunters like me. The art style is very similar to older Disney movies and it looks very good. There is replayability in the expert mode and trying to get S-rank on every level. Even the run and gun levels are fun and interesting. Hopefully the DLC adds to this fantastic experience even more.… Expand
  20. 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.
  21. Wweald
    Jun 25, 2019
    8
    Great unique style, pretty fun gameplay. It is a hard game but only 2 or 3 of the bosses were frustratingly hard to the point where it's a negative. Pretty great.
  22. Kvakoteee
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    8/10 (Близкий к идеалу платформер/босс-раш тайп гейм с шикарным дизайном, музыкой и механиками на боссах, не без мелких косяков с проблемами эмуляции геймпада, раскладкой и неудачными решениями, типа босса-пчелки (рот шатал, нихрена не видно). Эпилептикам не играть, ибо количество прожектайлов и эффектов на сантиметр экрана зашкаливает).8/10 (Близкий к идеалу платформер/босс-раш тайп гейм с шикарным дизайном, музыкой и механиками на боссах, не без мелких косяков с проблемами эмуляции геймпада, раскладкой и неудачными решениями, типа босса-пчелки (рот шатал, нихрена не видно). Эпилептикам не играть, ибо количество прожектайлов и эффектов на сантиметр экрана зашкаливает).
  23. sherfall
    Nov 7, 2019
    9
    Играл с другом через программу и один тоже. игра затянула интересно проходить её и какой же кайф проходить босса которого 54 минуты не могли осилить именно таких игр не хватало.
    Однако в некоторых моментах не понятно как действовать против босса, но возможно у меня только такая проблема. а так как обычно 12 хованских в магазине из 10    Играл с другом через программу и один тоже. игра затянула интересно проходить её и какой же кайф проходить босса которого 54 минуты не могли осилить именно таких игр не хватало.
    Однако в некоторых моментах не понятно как действовать против босса, но возможно у меня только такая проблема. а так как обычно 12 хованских в магазине из 10
  24. SilverGriever
    Sep 17, 2019
    9
    Amazing animations and art style. The soundtrack is also very enjoyable. Tight controls and challenging gameplay make the game feel great to play and enjoyable to learn from your mistakes.
  25. Palimash
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Игра сделана добротно: не видел не одного бага. Приятное оформление. Больше всего доставляет удовольствие драться с боссами ради награды за их прохождение. Из минусов: зачастую пройти уровень слишком сложно
  26. joel_tdl
    Dec 25, 2019
    9
    Sí, es difícil.
    JUGABILIDAD:
    Sí, Cuphead es muy difícil. Pero es igualmente divertido. La jugabilidad es simple de entender: disparar a matar y no morir en el intento. Una formula que ha funcionado por décadas y que vuelve a funcionar... ya en el juego es un poco más complicado que eso. Cuphead se basa en peleas contra Bosses con muy muy pocos escenarios de plataforma y, aunque podría    Sí, es difícil.
    JUGABILIDAD:
    Sí, Cuphead es muy difícil. Pero es igualmente divertido.

    La jugabilidad es simple de entender: disparar a matar y no morir en el intento. Una formula que ha funcionado por décadas y que vuelve a funcionar... ya en el juego es un poco más complicado que eso. Cuphead se basa en peleas contra Bosses con muy muy pocos escenarios de plataforma y, aunque podría sonar aburrido, la verdad es que no lo es. Lo anterior debido, en gran parte, a que nos tomará vaaaarios intentos ganarle a cada Boss.

    Los pocos niveles plataformeros son bastante complicados también, así que no nos darán respiro.

    GRÁFICOS:
    El estilo de arte es precioso. Es todo lo que diré.

    SONIDO:
    Los desarrolladores no lo han descuidado ni un poco, por el contrario, me parece que se han esforzado mucho en que la música compuesta para el juego sea igual de adictiva que el Gameplay mismo. ¡Lo han logrado! Es uno de esos soundtrack que da gusto escuchar aún cuando no se está jugando.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Un Run-and-Gun con música y estilo de arte inspirado en los años 30, con un 80% de Gameplay siendo Boss fights, con una dificultad para sudar, que se burla en tu cara cada vez que pierdes... no se me ocurre algo parecido.    … Expand
  27. Jonasluas
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Demasiado retador y un gran juego de plataforma te satisface lograra derrotar cada jefe con corajes y y estrés es un gran reto y gran juego
  28. random_person89
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    Cup head is a masterpiece, it's ineradicable how they made a video game look like a old cartoon, but you shouldn't have to get a pacifist ranking on every run'n gun stage to get a black and white filter, Other than that it's pretty good.
  29. ULisianist
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    я считаю что это одна из самых сложных и разнообразных (в плане боссов) игра
  30. 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.
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#9 Most Shared 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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