Cuphead

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  • Summary: Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazzCuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
    Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or local co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets while you try and pay your debt back to the devil!    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Digital Chumps
    Aug 12, 2020
    100
    Overall, Cuphead is a wonderful throwback to the days of old. Classic cartoons, old school animation, video games, and lots of jazz music. It’s a game that will make your life a living hell but in a way that’s addicting and forever challenging. Artistically, this is such a wonderful look back to older animation and design. Combat for the game is tight and fun, and while there is a little bit of confusion with aiming at times. Once you learn the nuance though it becomes second nature to you. Cuphead is a damn good time.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Jul 29, 2020
    95
    Three years on from its original release on other platforms and there's still nothing like Cuphead. A delirious, LSD-infused trip through a prohibition-era styled cartoon hellscape, Cuphead underscores its utterly unique presentation with a rock solid and fundamentally excellent platform shooter that stands effortlessly shoulder to shoulder with the best in the genre. The wait has been worth it.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Aug 6, 2020
    95
    By golly, Cuphead is a swell shooter and then some! Music, graphics, gameplay - it's got it all! If only the animators Ub Iwerks and the Fleischer brothers could see this great work that they inspired...
  4. Game Revolution
    Jul 31, 2020
    90
    The Cuphead PS4 port may not bring anything new to the table, but it’s still the prettiest chalice on it.
  5. BaziCenter
    Aug 16, 2020
    85
    Cuphead for PS4 doesn't add anything to what we already have on other platforms, but it is still a very unique experience with addicting gameplay, solid boss fights, super fun coop play and great music.
  6. Noisy Pixel
    Aug 7, 2020
    85
    Cuphead on PS4 is an excellent port of a fun and unique boss rush run-and-gun title. Outside of a few quirks with its difficulty scale, everything about this experience is fluid and entertaining. The aesthetic is the star of the show, which pair well with the responsive controls and captivating soundtrack. You might encounter a few moments of frustration after then tenth death to a boss, but the satisfaction of overcoming these moments is a great reward. If you haven’t played Cuphead on other platforms, then I urge you to play it on PS4.
  7. Push Square
    Jul 31, 2020
    70
    Cuphead might be a tough cookie, but it charms with superlative art and music. For every time you might be frustrated by a tough section, you'll be delighted by some wonderful animation or new attack. It isn't perfect; the Run and Gun levels don't live up to the bosses, and a lack of feedback can make fights feel futile. Overall, though, the game succeeds in what it sets out to do -- just be prepared for a real challenge.

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  1. Positive: 69 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 81
  3. Negative: 8 out of 81
  1. LEON8BIT
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    I was playing with my dad, we are both got a lot of fun! Thanks for cheap and quality game!
  2. RealGiannis
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    I'm so glad this game came to PS4, I've already played it 5 times on PC and i played it again on PS4. That's how good it is. The art style isI'm so glad this game came to PS4, I've already played it 5 times on PC and i played it again on PS4. That's how good it is. The art style is really awesome and the animations look beautiful and very satisfying. Soundtrack's one of the best of all time! Every single boss was enjoyable. Even though some were hard and somewhat frustrating i just wanted to keep playing! Story's there but won't win any awards, it's the gameplay that wins it all! A must play for sure!… Expand
  4. Audiostoned
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    I loved this game. Amazing art style and brutal but fair challenge. One of my favorite side scrollers next to the Rayman Legends series. In aI loved this game. Amazing art style and brutal but fair challenge. One of my favorite side scrollers next to the Rayman Legends series. In a league of its own.… Expand
  5. SolaireMengao
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Splendid! It presents one of the best experiences of the decade by a formula that had everything to go wrong in its style.
  6. Rwgp922
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Cuphead is a great game for $20, just beware it is very hard and not for the casual player. It took me roughly 15-20hrs with probably a coupleCuphead is a great game for $20, just beware it is very hard and not for the casual player. It took me roughly 15-20hrs with probably a couple hundred deaths. Most of the bosses can be beaten in an hour, but there are a few much harder ones that will require a few hours to finally get down. The game looks great, music is great, and gameplay is fast and responsive, all the bosses are unique and require learning and fast reaction time. 2 complaints are no online co op and the parry is required sometimes and just doesn't work all the time… Expand
  7. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
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  8. eyalinb
    Nov 15, 2020
    0
    its a great game but i wish it wouldve been easier for newcomers because they had to beat regular. i wish you couldve played in simple modeits a great game but i wish it wouldve been easier for newcomers because they had to beat regular. i wish you couldve played in simple mode and still be able to beat the devil… Expand

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#12 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#42 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020