Cuphead

 Switch
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Apr 24, 2019
    Cuphead was already one of the best games of the past couple of years before Studio MDHR started tinkering with it, but here on Nintendo’s console, it’s proved the recent adage that everything is better on Switch.

Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Best Switch Game of 2019
13
#13 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
21
#21 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 488 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 407 out of 488
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 488
  3. Negative: 43 out of 488
  1. leetl1
    Apr 18, 2019
    10
    Cuphead is still as great as ever, and now you can play it on the go. Any old school gamers will be pleased. Just be prepared for a challenge.
  2. Jtrapdoor1
    Apr 19, 2019
    9
    A fantastic game so colorful and with amazing animation. The effort by the creators is evident in every part of the game. Incredibly difficultA fantastic game so colorful and with amazing animation. The effort by the creators is evident in every part of the game. Incredibly difficult but in the way that makes you want to beat it more. Highly recommend it… Full Review »
  3. GameHunter
    Apr 24, 2019
    6
    I didn’t do much research and just bought the game based on all the rave reviews. I’m not going to say it’s crap, because it’s a well-madeI didn’t do much research and just bought the game based on all the rave reviews. I’m not going to say it’s crap, because it’s a well-made game. But I found the atmosphere rang far more hollow than I expected. And I’m not going to lie; the difficulty basically turned this into an expensive rental that I’ll probably never play again. I don’t have time or energy to drive myself this crazy anymore.
    It’s a solidly built platform shooter. Structurally I have no complaints. But the retro style look did not feel genuine in my opinion and like I also said earlier; the difficulty just takes all the fun away. So it wasn’t really for my tastes, but I do see how others may enjoy it.    … Full Review »
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