Cuphead

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1826 Ratings

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  1. nitorita
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Cuphead is a satisfyingly difficult game to play. It is focused on intricate boss battles, with the occasional platformer level added in. It is NOT an easy game to play, and it relies heavily on trial and error to win.

    This game has a great soundtrack, a nice classic cartoony feel to the game, and doesn't have a steep learning curve. It tests your reaction time and your ability to adapt    Cuphead is a satisfyingly difficult game to play. It is focused on intricate boss battles, with the occasional platformer level added in. It is NOT an easy game to play, and it relies heavily on trial and error to win.

    This game has a great soundtrack, a nice classic cartoony feel to the game, and doesn't have a steep learning curve. It tests your reaction time and your ability to adapt to unfamiliar situations, because no two bosses are the same, and each boss has several stages to them.

    This game is not impossibly hard like the other games these days that try to copy the Dark Souls formula, but it is definitely not a walk in the park. Prepare to get frustrated, and take breaks when you do.

    Overall, this game is not intended for the faint of heart. If you have poor reaction time, maybe you should watch others play it instead. I'm only in my 20s writing this review, and I feel like I can't keep track of everything that's going on. It is very overwhelming. I actually gave up and quit halfway because I got tired of having to try so hard. But I still enjoyed the game a lot before I did.

    If you're not the kind of person who likes bruteforcing hard bosses over and over for hours, you might want to consider passing on this game.    … Expand
  2. IMBADA
    Oct 14, 2017
    8
    그래픽뿐만 아니라 게임성도 훌륭한 그야말로 Masterpiece.
    단순한 시스템이지만 아트스타일의 개성 덕에 게임의 재미를 살렸다.
  3. standardreview
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Es un juego en el que el primer minuto de cada boss estas mas bien mirando el entorno y te sientes el conocido Dean pero cuando conectas un joystick y te pasas un level en modo p o consigues pasarte ese puto boss con que tanto te has bloqueado TE SIENTES DIOS un juego muy premeditado en todos los aspectos y aunque para nada parecido comparable a la adiccion de supermeatboy o darksouls porEs un juego en el que el primer minuto de cada boss estas mas bien mirando el entorno y te sientes el conocido Dean pero cuando conectas un joystick y te pasas un level en modo p o consigues pasarte ese puto boss con que tanto te has bloqueado TE SIENTES DIOS un juego muy premeditado en todos los aspectos y aunque para nada parecido comparable a la adiccion de supermeatboy o darksouls por saborear tanto la muerte o transferir ese sentimiento de frustracion y muerte, el modo experto es imposible en ciertas habilidades de boss (a parte de terminar todas las licencias de almas almas al fin del juego no termina porque tienes ganas de conseguir todas las monedas para tener armas y mejorar mas todos tus tiempos) todo es muy bonito pero tiene defectos algunos bugs la necesidad extrema de poder hacer un cooperativo online por salas de amigos (yo lo intente con teamviewer tambien se puede con apps similares de stream para jugar con amigos no se puede hacer mucho si tienes una conexion mala) tambien le falta facilidad para los modders que parece ser que hay ciertas paginas pero no, y esto es por lo que este juego es un 8.7/10 cuando podria ser casi 10… Expand
  4. agentdocent
    Nov 4, 2017
    8
    A good game with interesting gameplay, can carry away your evening. What you need after a hard day's work. Great music, great picture, addictive gameplay. 8 out of 10
  5. MrYawn
    Dec 8, 2017
    8
    The art style is perfect and the same thing can be said for the gameplay. From what I am aware there are no games quite like this, so its worth the buy just to experience something new for a change.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. ppyy12
    Sep 21, 2020
    8
    The art style in this game is absolutely amazing and the music is stellar. Seeing the final phase of each boss was super cool. The difficulty in this game makes it even more rewarding when you finally beat that boss you were stuck on. My main gripe with this game is the lack of customisation options available for the plane levels, I would love if I was able to choose which guns I could useThe art style in this game is absolutely amazing and the music is stellar. Seeing the final phase of each boss was super cool. The difficulty in this game makes it even more rewarding when you finally beat that boss you were stuck on. My main gripe with this game is the lack of customisation options available for the plane levels, I would love if I was able to choose which guns I could use for different boss fights instead of being stuck with the bomb and the gun on the plane levels. This game is a must play for everyone.… Expand
  12. 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.
  13. 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).
  14. FuriousAegon
    Jan 22, 2021
    8
    This game provides many challenges even for those like me who have passed all the souls series games(even Demons Souls), sekiro and bloodborne. Immediately I want to note excellent art design and soundtrack. Now, regarding the gameplay, most of the bosses are an fair test, but there are also bosses who speak for themselves that there was something wrong with the developer when he didThis game provides many challenges even for those like me who have passed all the souls series games(even Demons Souls), sekiro and bloodborne. Immediately I want to note excellent art design and soundtrack. Now, regarding the gameplay, most of the bosses are an fair test, but there are also bosses who speak for themselves that there was something wrong with the developer when he did them. I'm talking about such bosses as Bee, Dr.Khauls Robot and King Dice, words cannot describe how disgusting it is to fight against them, and at the same time these fights are one of the longest in the game.Now we can talk about Run'Gun, on the first two islands they are rather complicated and interesting, I personally don't know what happened to the developer when he came up with the last two Run'Guns, but it was at least alcoholic intoxication, because I just can't imagine how sane a person is can come up with this **** especially Run'Gun in the port is a complete dumbstair. But despite these gameplay disadvantages, I am ready to recommend this game to a hardcore player or a platformer lover. 8 / 10… Expand
  15. edxtan
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    Cuphead is a lovely homage to classic rubber hose animation. The limited room for error can make each boss frustrating, but also more rewarding when you finally beat them.
  16. Riibiax
    Apr 4, 2020
    8
    Amazing game but for hardcore gamers. It's really hard even if I watched many walkthrough videos on youtube
  17. Duckshed
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    One of the best games of 2017. The famous art style is only the tip of the iceberg of a solid run and gun with refreshing difficulty and immersive game-play. Everything in this game oozes style and detail, from the numerous bosses to the smallest object, combined with catchy, well composed music fitting of the era the art style represents makes for hugely enjoyable boss fights and run andOne of the best games of 2017. The famous art style is only the tip of the iceberg of a solid run and gun with refreshing difficulty and immersive game-play. Everything in this game oozes style and detail, from the numerous bosses to the smallest object, combined with catchy, well composed music fitting of the era the art style represents makes for hugely enjoyable boss fights and run and gun stages for the player to experience. The challenge of the game is a major contributing factor to Cuphead's success, proving that the game has substance to match its amazing style. Fans of any game similar to Cuphead will be unlikely to dislike this whimsical adventure of a videogame, with the only drawback being the boss fight's reliance on a cycling attack patterns that range from laughable to heart-racing, completely changing the outcome of the boss battle depending on your luck or lack of. Cuphead will go down as an artistic masterpiece and a side scrolling shooter classic enjoyed by the masses for years to come.… Expand
  18. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    What to say about this game ... An impressive artistic section with an unforgettable soundtrack that accompanies you throughout the game. Challenging and addictive. 100% recommended.
  19. GamingWeekly
    May 19, 2020
    8
    Really good idea the 30' years game graphic. A good run n'gun where you can shoot blue laser by your hand! A good cartoon stile, and also hard. Very hard. I played this with some of my friends, and trust me, it may be really hard and it may explode your head by the rage, but if you complete a boss or a level, you feel the champion of the world. A good experience: 87/100 bits!
  20. Luigichief
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    This game is a shooter, 2D platform. It has a classic gameplay taken to the extreme, thanks to all the variations it has, you can play in many different ways and each boss has an 'ideal way' to pass.

    The story is very simple, it is basically a context for you to play. But it ends up not being much needed because the focus of the game is gameplay. Graphics, level design, artstyle and    This game is a shooter, 2D platform. It has a classic gameplay taken to the extreme, thanks to all the variations it has, you can play in many different ways and each boss has an 'ideal way' to pass.

    The story is very simple, it is basically a context for you to play. But it ends up not being much needed because the focus of the game is gameplay.

    Graphics, level design, artstyle and creativity are the highlight of this game. Bosses are very diverse, interesting, have different attack patterns and very challenging.

    The soundtrack is mediocre but very characteristic.    … Expand
  21. CauzeMythical
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    this game is xbox best excluive since halo reach had a blast beat the music sound design the homage to 1930s cartoons was amazing the different weapons plane combat is fire bosses are cool but when u beat the game expert mode unlocks and u have bosses with different attacks. only thing holding it back is that the game itself gets old quick and i barley come back to it the run and guns arethis game is xbox best excluive since halo reach had a blast beat the music sound design the homage to 1930s cartoons was amazing the different weapons plane combat is fire bosses are cool but when u beat the game expert mode unlocks and u have bosses with different attacks. only thing holding it back is that the game itself gets old quick and i barley come back to it the run and guns are cool but are overshadowed by bosses… Expand
  22. MarckHL
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Cuphead es uno de mis títulos independientes favoritos de la década tanto por su jugabilidad como en visuales y banda sonora, la historia pues no algo del otro mundo.
    Mi único detalle con este juego es la variedad que tiene, los objetos a comprar están bien y con los disparos cada quien puede crear su propio estilo de juego pero el 70% del juego son jefes y únicamente hay 6 Run & Gun y es    Cuphead es uno de mis títulos independientes favoritos de la década tanto por su jugabilidad como en visuales y banda sonora, la historia pues no algo del otro mundo.
    Mi único detalle con este juego es la variedad que tiene, los objetos a comprar están bien y con los disparos cada quien puede crear su propio estilo de juego pero el 70% del juego son jefes y únicamente hay 6 Run & Gun y es un aspecto que me dejo algo triste del juego.
    Aunque por lo positivo los jefes están muy bien elaborados y cada uno tiene su chiste lo que lo hace mas divertido y desafiante, mucho se quejan por la difucultad y yo la encontre justa ya que el juego cuenta con 3 dificultades, la simple, la Regular y la Experta que se desbloquea al terminar el juego, yo recomiendo que si eres nuevo en el genero empieces por la simple y poco a poco vayas agarrándole la onda.
    Mi mayor detalle es que de eso va todo el juego, los únicos coleccionables que hay son las monedas y en cuanto hacer todos los rangos S o bien los P en los Run & Gun, son una perdida de tiempo, estos no te dan algo tan chido a cambio y yo solo recomendaria hacerlos para restregarselos en la cara de tus amigos.
    En cuanto a visuales el juego es hermoso y en música esta le queda como anillo al dedo.

    Yo recomiendo pasar este juego con un amigo, simplemente es un titulo muy entretenido y si puedes adquierelo en descuento.
    (Donde esta mi DLC!?)    … Expand
  23. VashloveNpeace
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Whoever played any classic side scroll kind of game, then the difficulty in Cuphead is forgivable than any of the old games. And yes this game is so fun!
  24. Onlyclassicvg1
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    Cuphead (subtitulado "No hagas tratos con el Diablo") es un videojuego creado por la compañia MDHR perteneciente al género de plataformas, desarrollado y producido por la compañía canadiense StudioMDHR. Fue lanzado al mercado el 29 de septiembre de 2017 para Microsoft Windows, Xbox One y Steam.1​ En 2019 fue anunciado para Nintendo Switch y su lanzamiento fue el 18 de abril de 2019.
  25. tommydlbass
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    This game was made with care and time, something that the big projects like Fallout 76 didn't have. It's super good, hard, and the art and music is just perfect. The problems are that it's a bit short, some levels are more fun than others (hate run and gun) and some perks are useless. But overall it's a good game, probably one of the best indies ever made.
  26. LironesAlviento
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    Juegazo en todos los sentidos, super bonito, muy divertido y artisticamente increible.
  27. Oshiri_Maeda
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    Really stunning art! 11/10! However, the gameplay is a bit repetitive, no progression to feel. I didn't feel the growth as a player either, like you do in Furi or Hollow Knight.
    But the art, man, the art is so wonderful!
  28. Graymann
    Aug 19, 2020
    8
    Fun game. kind of challenging. played a large chunk by myself, and the rest with my sister, but it doesn't have much replayability.
  29. contenthief
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    Cuphead is a blast from start to finish. The silky mechanics are complemented by the vintage, beautiful art style. As the charming ceramic duo pummel boss after boss to Maddigan's excellent soundtrack, the stakes are steadily raised. By the final level, you will be glued to the screen. It's a great day for a swell battle. You're up!
  30. JoelArpal
    Dec 29, 2020
    8
    Imposible. Imposible. Imposible. Imposible. Imposible. Imposible. Imposible.
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#9 Best PC Game of 2017
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#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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Metascore
88

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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