Cuphead

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8.4

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  1. MrWitzelsucht
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Playing Cuphead on Nintendo Switch with my girlfriend and having an absolute hoot. Yes, it's tough, even on simple mode, but trying, dying, trying again and dying again has never been so much fun! The graphics and music are absolutely sublime and the animations are hilarious. We're having a great time! LOVE IT!
  2. juanuxsape
    May 6, 2019
    10
    Great animation. Gameplay, music, and overall you can see the enormous quantity of effort and pasion the developers put in this product
  3. Hexed
    Apr 21, 2019
    10
    Lo probé por primera vez en PC, pero para mi gusto, la versión paraSwitch es la definitiva. La oportunidad de jugarlo en modo portatil y multiplayer sin accesorios demás, con la misma calidad que en las otras versiones no tiene comparación. Con mi novia lo compramos de lanzamiento en la switch, y llevamos horas riendo, peleando y divirtiendonos con este jueguito, gracias a los amigos deLo probé por primera vez en PC, pero para mi gusto, la versión paraSwitch es la definitiva. La oportunidad de jugarlo en modo portatil y multiplayer sin accesorios demás, con la misma calidad que en las otras versiones no tiene comparación. Con mi novia lo compramos de lanzamiento en la switch, y llevamos horas riendo, peleando y divirtiendonos con este jueguito, gracias a los amigos de microsoft por compartirlo. Hablando ya del juego, las mecánicas clásicas de un juego de este género con un toque de dificultad que se agradece, te invita a superarte a ti mismo, memorizar patrones, adaptarte a los imprevistos y ejecutar todo sin fallos para lograr superar el nivel, te lleva de viaje a la buena epoca de los videojuegos. Finalmente, en apartado gráfico es increible, realmente se disfruta cada fotograma animado, cada personaje, fondo e ilustración esta animado a la perfección y junto a la música, te hace vivir nuevamente los comienzos de la animación.
    Si te gustan los desafios, 100% recomendado.    … Expand
  4. Revalithechamp
    May 16, 2019
    10
    Easy 10 for me. I love this game. I got it alongside Divinity Original Sin 2 & I was just going to play Cuphead on the road, but this game is too much fun. I’m playing it with my little brother a second time to see how well we do against bosses.

    If you’re the kind of person who wants an easy experience there’s a simple difficulty, but you can’t progress in the game because you need    Easy 10 for me. I love this game. I got it alongside Divinity Original Sin 2 & I was just going to play Cuphead on the road, but this game is too much fun. I’m playing it with my little brother a second time to see how well we do against bosses.

    If you’re the kind of person who wants an easy experience there’s a simple difficulty, but you can’t progress in the game because you need contracts to go forth, which can only be earned in regular battles.

    If you don’t like to be challenged, this game isn’t for you to buy and whine about how the game should let you progress on easy mode. If you like challenges, buy this ASAP.    … Expand
  5. Alvz9
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Entré a Cuphead pensando en el tipo de dificultad de juegos como Dark Souls, y no es que el juego sea "fácil". Siento que su jugabilidad está pensada en una lógica Nintendo, esto quiere decir "fácil de entender, difícil de dominar", y esto es lo que hace que sea tan popular en el público más joven. No es injusto, críptico, poco explicativo, o para perderse: tienes unas mecánicas claras, yEntré a Cuphead pensando en el tipo de dificultad de juegos como Dark Souls, y no es que el juego sea "fácil". Siento que su jugabilidad está pensada en una lógica Nintendo, esto quiere decir "fácil de entender, difícil de dominar", y esto es lo que hace que sea tan popular en el público más joven. No es injusto, críptico, poco explicativo, o para perderse: tienes unas mecánicas claras, y cada enemigo y nivel es un desafío para esas mecánicas. Demoré más de 30 horas en completarlo, pero
    la percepción de progresión con cada jefe es adictiva y reconfortante, y son 30 horas que dan la sensación que fuesen 5; no ocurre eso de Assassins Creed que cuando llevas 30 horas haciendo lo mismo sientes que llevas una eternidad jugando. Y bueno, el resto de apartados la verdad son impecables: un diseño artístico muy pulido y vistoso, una banda sonora de ensueño para un juego indie, un rendimiento envidiable en Nintendo Switch, y unos jefes atrapantes. Hay algunos que son verdaderos dolores de cabeza, pero entre gritos de frustración y momentos de pausas para procesar cada patrón de movimiento, se logra escalar en nivel de dificultad y aprendizaje. Las etapas de Run n' gun son momentos de práctica para las mecánicas claves del juego, pero que se podrían haber aprovechado mejor; incluso para añadir aún más contenido al juego. Su curva de dificultad no es tan pronunciada, y se agradece pues la sensación de logro es algo difícil de conseguir en una industria acostumbrada a no hacer sentir "mal" a los jugadores por miedo a las ventas. Hacen falta más juegos como Cuphead, más juegos posibles de terminar de forma cooperativa (otro nivel de dificultad que podría implicar otra reseña en sí misma), y más juegos que te insten a superarte. Espero deseoso el DLC, su secuela, y mucho más; entré tarde al fenómeno, pero se convirtió de esos juegos que, probablemente, es posible que vuelva a re-jugar cuando esté aburrido de la monotonía de la industria.    … Expand
  6. Loo_oo
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Un must have ! Un portage parfait sans concession, identique à la version originale. Le jeu est beau, fluide, et d'une difficulté bien relevée. Bref, vous en aurez pour votre argent ! Bien entendu, il n'est pas recommandée pour les personnes sans expérience ;-)
  7. SlashSmash
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    Giving a 10 straight ahead! I love platformers and a good challenge. Cuphead is a perfect mix.
  8. QuacksonjaMeme
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    My second favorite game is finally comming to my favorite console. Its a must have for all Switch owners. I bought this game for the 3rd time now. Everything about this game is fantastic. I hope that everyone gets this masterpiece.

    10/10
  9. jojohamy
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    A phenominal acheivment that deserves to be played. I can't say enough good thing about this game.
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  10. HappyJoeShow
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    This game launched at $20.00 and is worth every single penny of its purchase price. The game is challenging however it will make you a better gamer overall and it genuinely fun to play. The art style is genuinely incredible as well as the soundtrack.
  11. 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.
  12. themanthatcan
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    This game is beautiful. The music kicks ass and the animation sets a benchmark for what video games can be.
  13. kojiwulf
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    Absolutely fantastic homage to cartoons of old! Has a nice difficulty curve that anyone that bothers to put in at least a small effort can get the hang of.
  14. giannis2001
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    By far one of the best indies out there. Incredibly smooth gameplay with a perfect artstyle, great soundtrack and fair difficulty. Must play.
  15. Drn202
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Might be hard. But is one of the greatest games ever. 100000/10. This is a must-have for any switch owner.
  16. Ashtar124
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    Fantastic, challenging game with interesting and innovative graphics, amazing soundtrack, very hard but when you beat a boss it feels very satisfying.
  17. AlexSuprem06
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    This might be my most favorite Nintendo switch port. I’m very glad to see that I can play cuphead on the go anytime anywhere I want. Plus I’m very excited for the DLC :)
  18. PWSarq
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Não lembro de outro jogo, tão bem quanto esse no quesito arte gráfica. O game play é simples e claro com uma dificuldade elevada que necessita de adaptação a cada fase ou boss.
  19. Jessu
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Master piece!!! A la switch le sienta genial y es una maravilla en todos los aspectos
  20. ElephantEric
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    This amazing game contains fast pacing, memorable boss fights, a strong plot, and masterful music and animation. The game is infuriatingly difficult, but that makes it more fun. I can't think of a single thing keeping me from calling this the greatest indie game of all time.
  21. Evenstar1985
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    Played the game on PC back in 2017 and i loved it, now i enjoy it again on the switch handle mode and it's perfect, can't wait for the upcoming dlc.
  22. Swarley74
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Je l'avais fait et fini sur PC et de pouvoir y jouer dans le canapé avec un ami c'est juste de la bombe ! Trop content de voir ce jeu sur switch.
    Bande son : 10
    Graphisme : 10
    Durée de vie : 8
    Je n'ai jamais testé solo car je ne vois pas l’intérêt de facilité les choses dans un jeu comme ça !
    Difficulté : 9
  23. Ricciardi
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    I love video games as much as I suck at them. Cuphead seduced me with its melodic charm and its stunning art of old that teases you with every attempt at cracking each boss. Hours will be spent, and you will find the patience and discipline to persevere -- this coming from a master procrastinator. Your loved ones of all ages will sit down around the TV like it's the golden age ofI love video games as much as I suck at them. Cuphead seduced me with its melodic charm and its stunning art of old that teases you with every attempt at cracking each boss. Hours will be spent, and you will find the patience and discipline to persevere -- this coming from a master procrastinator. Your loved ones of all ages will sit down around the TV like it's the golden age of television again, and everyone will want to step up for a round with the baddies. And in co-op, you can face off this devilish entrancement together -- just master reviving one another! You're welcome.… Expand
  24. Eregor
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    It's so hard and because of that I love it. The Art is unbelievable.
    Don't listen to the posts that say: It's too hard. At the beginning most of the bosses will seem impossible but the game is always fair and if you die it's never the fault of the game.
    It's 20 bucks so give it a try.
  25. Twinsees
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    It's just perfect if you want to play a hard game that looks really nice. I played Cuphead for like 30 hours and I could play more.
  26. Gifman
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cuphead - это очень красивый и не менее сложный платформер. Сочная картинка, красивые краски, стиль мультфильмов 30-х годов - это просто обёртка. За ней скрывается не очень, но сложный платформер и буллетхэлл. Игра имеет одну собственную механику: парироврие от розового цвета, будь то снаряд или бабочки на заднем фоне. Перемещение между уровнями осуществляется на карте мира, на ней можно встретить разных персонажей, с которым можно поговорить, можно найти секретные монетки и посетить магазин. В магазине, который здесь называется свинотекой можно купить оружие и умения. Использовать можно только 2 вида оружия и одно умение. В игре нельзя найти такого умения или оружия, с помощью которого можно на легке пробежать уровни. Например самонаводящиеся пули имеют очень низкую атаку, или же при дополнительном здоровье снижается атака. Уровни в игре имеют 3 типа: Боссы, Run'd Gun и мавзолеи. Их всех, кроме мавзолеев можно пройти на разную оценку, начиная от F(прохождение босса на лёгком уровне сложности), заканчивая S(прохождение босса на сложном уровне сложности).
    Разберём каждый из них.
    Боссы:
    Они занимают 90-95% всех уровней в игре. Всего их 19: 5 на первом и на втором острове, 7 на третьем острове и 2 на последнем острове. Большинство боссов сложные, но стоит на одном боссе просидеть 40-60 минут и уже его довольно легко убить, есть прям совсем сложные и совсем лёгкие. 12 из них проходят в виде платформера и 5 на самолёте в воздухе. Всего у них 3 сложности: лёгкая, нормальная и сложная. На лёгком уровне сложности за прохождение не даётся контракта души, поэтому босс считается не пройденым. Сложный уровень сложности открывается только после прохождения игры на нормальном.
    Run'd Gun:
    Всего их в игре 6 штук, по 2 на каждом из первых трех островов. Они нужны для собирания монет, на которые можно купить что-нибудь в магазине.
    Для меня это самые сложные уровни в игре, потому что они очень длинные и имеют огромное количество врагов. На 1 острове они довольно лёгкие, но на втором и на третьем они невероятно сложные. Так же эти уровни можно пройти не только на A+, но и на P - никого не убить на уровне.
    Мавзолеи:
    Это уровни, с помощью которых Чашек и Кружек может получить суперспособность. Всего их существует 3, каждая из них открывается на первых трех островах. На уровне нужно защищать вазу от призраков, которых нужно парировать.
    В итоге мы получаем отличную, красивую и сложную игру. Прохождение у меня заняло 16 часов.    … Expand
  27. Bicho
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    this game is a masterpiece and i love it
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  28. User2334
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I’m so glad they released this game on switch so I could play it. Really difficult but it’s addicting. There is no word to describe that feeling when you beat a boss after so many attempts. It’s a must buy imo.
  29. Arfon
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Cuphead is a really hard game that feels great when beaten. Soundtrack and art style are fantastic, but most of the time you'll be paying attention in not dying than taking a moment to appreciate this work of art. It's not a game for everyone, only for people with patience and a lot of free time.
  30. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Inrecible presentation meets charming characters and extremely rewarding, challenging gameplay!
  31. RikkertPikkert
    May 27, 2020
    10
    This game resembles perfection, from its bosses to its music to the gameplay and back. This is a personal child dream come true.
  32. SamWidge
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    The art style is superb. The game is challenging yet enjoyable. It’s an original and fantastic debut game from Studio MDHR and I enjoyed every running, gunning moment.
  33. CRedfield98
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible animation. gameplay and music. You can see the enormous quantity of effort and passion the developers put in this game.
  34. alan2pc
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    The controls feel so tight! The bosses are so hard! The animation is awesome, seriously, the most hand drawn frames in a video game, ever! It’s a great day for a swell battle!!!!!
  35. Flounder
    May 31, 2022
    10
    Cuphead ist so ein brillantes Spiel, wahrscheinlich so gut wie ein 2D-Plattformer nur bekommen kann, der brillante künstlerische Stil und die schiere Hingabe an das Thema, gemischt mit der Gameplay-Vielfalt und dem hervorragenden kreativen Design rundherum, und so ein schöner Schwierigkeitsgrad.
  36. cfc1998
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    One of the most astonishing looking games ever, the art direction for this game its simply a work of art. The fact that every animation its handmade deserves huge praise for this studio. The game is hard yes but also its pure fun. Its always your fault when you die, just have to keep improving and learn the patterns. The only bad thing about this game is that it ends.
  37. ophone
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    What a game! I thought I was actually playing in a cartoon from the 30s.
    And boy is this game hard! Luckily it controls very precisely.
    If there is one negative point it's objects passing in the foreground of a few levels, blinding the player.
    The game is still worth 10 out of 10.
  38. JeanLouRate
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece is the only word that is coming to my mind when I'm thinking at Cuphead. If I could, I would gave this game a 11 on 10.
  39. MihAlves
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    Cuphead é um jogo muito bonito, dificil e divertido de ser jogado; a versão do Nintendo Switch é muito bem portada. O Studio MDHR fez um belo trabalho com o jogo !
  40. Bigdongus30
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    This game is awesome. The controls are great, the graphics are splendid and the game play is fun as hell. Prepare to die a ton, though. No punches are pulled here. Oh and the music is addictive.
  41. chosen0ne
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    So great, so challenging, and so well-made. Cuphead is a joy to behold and I love it, even though it pisses me off. It's hard-but-fair, just be ready to replay everything a LOT to beat it!
  42. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great game in a beautiful cartoon style from the 30s. The game has excellent and varied bosses, a good soundtrack, interesting characters, levels. One of the best platform games ever.
  43. Lorhjk68
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    The game is great and everyone has given it all the praise it can get. BUT BE WARNED! This game is brutally difficult and if you don't have the patience to develop skills, you're gonna have a bad time.
  44. Blue9710x
    May 12, 2022
    10
    Cuphead is an amazing game and is perfect to play on the go. Can't wait for the dlc.
  45. C0QUINH0
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    “All of Cuphead is perfect (and hard)”

    I love the characters and everything of the dvs made!
  46. Han_theReal
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    The old cartoon look, the creative and challenging bosses... the soundtrack and just everything in this game is awesome
  47. the-big-dady
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Cuphead es un gran juego. No se si tengo que decir algo sobre la direccion de arte o el soundtrack.
    Las batallas contra jefes son en su mayoria muy buenas y no en demasiadas ocasiones injustas.
    La dificultad no suele ser muy injusta pero si que hay veces que puedes llegar a pensar que el juego lo hace aposta, pero son muy pocas veces. La historia no existe pero de igual manera los    Cuphead es un gran juego. No se si tengo que decir algo sobre la direccion de arte o el soundtrack.
    Las batallas contra jefes son en su mayoria muy buenas y no en demasiadas ocasiones injustas.
    La dificultad no suele ser muy injusta pero si que hay veces que puedes llegar a pensar que el juego lo hace aposta, pero son muy pocas veces. La historia no existe pero de igual manera los personajes son tan carismaticos y reconocibles que hasta dan para una serie. En definitiva Cuphead es un juego bello con mucho amor detras y un muy buen juego.

    Tambien los controles van con mucho delate y suelen fallar pero eso es problema de la swicht no del juego.    … Expand
  48. bulger_paul
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    That was fun, I can’t wait to never play it again.

    Seriously though, people weren’t joking about this game’s difficulty. It’s a rough and often frustrating challenge. And I can’t count how many times my jaw would drop after I’d finally get to the end of a difficult level, and the game would show me the time it took to get through that level, only to find it only took like two minutes or    That was fun, I can’t wait to never play it again.

    Seriously though, people weren’t joking about this game’s difficulty. It’s a rough and often frustrating challenge. And I can’t count how many times my jaw would drop after I’d finally get to the end of a difficult level, and the game would show me the time it took to get through that level, only to find it only took like two minutes or less. This game is so frantic and stressful it makes you feel like you’ve been playing for an hour after ten minutes.

    I only have one major complaint, and it’s that sometimes taking damage or dying really does feel cheap. Most of the time, when you take damage or die, it’s immediately apparent what you should’ve done differently or that your reflexes simply weren’t quick enough, but sometimes, the screen will be so chaotic and cluttered that I’ll die and have no idea what I could’ve done to avoid taking damage, but that doesn’t happen so often that it tarnished the experience. This is a really fun and visually brilliant game.    … Expand
  49. indi01
    Dec 24, 2021
    9
    This game is so unique. Great animations, great music, throwing you back to a different time.
    Great challenge, definitely an achievement when you finally beat the last boss! However it does feel too frustrating at times...
  50. eva3si0n
    Aug 12, 2022
    9
    Cuphead is a great hardcore game. It's a great visual style here, I just started the game for it. Hand-drawn levels look great, a good soundtrack that says it's straight out of the 30s. And it's just that the unrealistic complexity of the gameplay is especially for the average gamer. Now games are no longer doing this. And that, for the most part, is what captivates Cuphead, it challengesCuphead is a great hardcore game. It's a great visual style here, I just started the game for it. Hand-drawn levels look great, a good soundtrack that says it's straight out of the 30s. And it's just that the unrealistic complexity of the gameplay is especially for the average gamer. Now games are no longer doing this. And that, for the most part, is what captivates Cuphead, it challenges you. Cuphead was perfectly ported to Switch, the game was literally created in order to take place in portable mode… Expand
  51. weskergamer
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    Un juego super divertido, ame cada minuto q he disfrutado con el, juegos como estos son los q deberían jugar todo el mundo.
  52. guizaum
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Amazing third person shooter
    Very artistic, bealtifull graphics
    Perfect gameplay fot 1p, for 2 is a litllte bit confunsing
    But i loved
  53. 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 difficult but in the way that makes you want to beat it more. Highly recommend it
  54. B0rn2_w1n
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    Amazing game, specially for the price.

    The music and the 30s art style are really cool. Some bosses are really hard but you never feel bored, as there is something new to learn in every battle. It's challenging, specially if you're not used to play these kind of games, but very rewarding once you are able to pass it. On the downside, the run 'n gun levels are not at the level of the    Amazing game, specially for the price.

    The music and the 30s art style are really cool. Some bosses are really hard but you never feel bored, as there is something new to learn in every battle. It's challenging, specially if you're not used to play these kind of games, but very rewarding once you are able to pass it.

    On the downside, the run 'n gun levels are not at the level of the bosses' fights.

    Overall, a very solid game    … Expand
  55. Misanthropist
    May 18, 2019
    9
    Really nice graphics, great gameplay, and just the right amount of challenge. If you appreciate an adventure and gameplay that makes you feel accomplished with every victory, this is a must.
  56. GaboSama
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    Es un juego muy bueno, me gustan mucho las dinámicas y todos los escenarios que se presentan. Tiene un nivel de dificultad muy bueno, aunque con facilidad te puede hacer enfadar jaja. Excelente juego.
  57. caronte69
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    lo jugue primero en la pc y ahora lo juego nuevamente en la switch, recomendado, ah y por cierto los que dicen que este juego es "dificil" uff se nota que no saben de videojuegos, tiene su dificultad, si, es solo un reto mas no un gran desafió, se puede superar.
  58. donmopa
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Graphically beautiful. Very straightforward mechanics, but with a lot of challenges. Play until you can master every boss.
  59. Person4reviews
    May 18, 2019
    9
    Absolutely amazing from the art style to the gameplay. Definitely worth 20$
  60. greninjaX
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    i think people have exaggerated cup heads difficulty. yeah you'll die a lot, but it's the kind of game where you're supposed to die. you get better with each attempt because you'll learn your enemies attack patterns. so if your hesitant to buy cuphead because you think it'll be too difficult, don't be, every challenge is totally do able
  61. ShadowKat69
    Jul 9, 2019
    9
    I have4haven't beaten the game yet but I freaking enjoy playing this with my brothers and we have a blast like sure we die a lot but yet that somehow that just makes it more fun.
  62. Lobo_Nocturno
    Apr 21, 2019
    9
    Cuphead is a really fabulous game!!

    ......"Great day for a swell battle"..... Visuals 100/100 Everything in this game was created following the old cartoon art, and it looks great. All bosses are a delight for the eye, the world map is very catchy. The only drawback is when you are fighting, there are lots of colorful things on the screen and may confuse you. Music 80/100    Cuphead is a really fabulous game!!

    ......"Great day for a swell battle".....

    Visuals 100/100
    Everything in this game was created following the old cartoon art, and it looks great. All bosses are a delight for the eye, the world map is very catchy. The only drawback is when you are fighting, there are lots of colorful things on the screen and may confuse you.

    Music 80/100
    Old jazz music was selected for this game and that was an excellent decision, just to match the old cartoon style. But sometimes it feels too loud or too fast, it should have mixed up with some low tempo songs.

    Story 80/100
    Very simple story, just a problem to solve: not letting the devil devour your soul. It may sound like no story at all, but hey... Mario games or platforms not oriented to gameplay have a deep, meaningful story?

    Gameplay 90/100
    Gameplay may be simple at first, but takes time to master. Shooting, dashing and jumping must be done at the right moments to minimize the risk of being hit. Even if you have mastered the gameplay, it may take several attempts to really beat bosses. Sometimes you take control of an airplane, but manipulating it is similar to walking. As long as you progress through the game and collect coins, you can acquire abilities that can be used to face bosses, making levels a bit easier.

    Length and difficulty. 90/100
    The game is really short, but all those attempts took some time. Most of the time you are fighting bosses, but I wish you could do more platform missions. The difficulty is hard, really hard, but that is not a drawback, real platform players who seek a challenge, they will really have fun with this game. This is challenging and not suited for everyone (easily frustrating people).

    Overall 90/100
    It is really a fun game, beautifully made to the eye and the music is jazzy, which is perfect. It offers a real challenge because of its difficulty, but it is something that gives soul to the game, the feeling of beating a tough enemy is great.    … Expand
  63. Jrb9207
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Cuphead is a beautiful throwback to a time much simpler then today. The graphics being hand drawn are a wonderful edition with the 1930's filter adding that homemade touch. over all if you want to play a great game that's only 20 dollars and will give you hours of enjoyment, look no further than cuphead on the switch!
  64. AdrPayne
    May 2, 2019
    9
    TBH this is my first time touching this game and i gotta say it's hard and really adictive. characters are **** awesome, the old cartoon atmosphere is perfect, so colorful, very good fluid gameplay and the MUSIC is simply PHENOMENAL ... The Switch version is amazing. Just one tip, for better experience use the pro controller because play with the joycons is sometimes awful when you'reTBH this is my first time touching this game and i gotta say it's hard and really adictive. characters are **** awesome, the old cartoon atmosphere is perfect, so colorful, very good fluid gameplay and the MUSIC is simply PHENOMENAL ... The Switch version is amazing. Just one tip, for better experience use the pro controller because play with the joycons is sometimes awful when you're fighting the bosses !!!… Expand
  65. DoctorCalamari
    May 17, 2019
    9
    It seems like after a weak start, this year is looking great. Cuphead is one of the best indie games I have played alongside celeste and undertale, with a compelling story, masterful gameplay, and an innovative artstyle, this game rises above the competition in almost every conceivable way. It does have a controlling issue, but other than that, I can easily say this is possibly one of theIt seems like after a weak start, this year is looking great. Cuphead is one of the best indie games I have played alongside celeste and undertale, with a compelling story, masterful gameplay, and an innovative artstyle, this game rises above the competition in almost every conceivable way. It does have a controlling issue, but other than that, I can easily say this is possibly one of the best indie games on the switch.… Expand
  66. Rains01
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
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  67. Ronnoc
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Graphics: The classic cartoon style really works and is so great.
    Plot: Simple, yet amazing and funny.
    Gameplay: The gameplay is great, but I just wish it was a bit easier. Some of the levels are almost impossible. It is still really fun though.
    9/10
    I would definitely recomend.
  68. Cezico
    Jan 21, 2021
    9
    What can I say about Cuphead that hasn't already been said? It's a beautiful looking game with plenty of challenges for old-school gamers, but with enough options so even the most recent gamers can enjoy. The atmosphere is amazing; everything from the music to the animation to the setting to the voice acting fits together so snugly, it feels like there were no creative limitations. EasilyWhat can I say about Cuphead that hasn't already been said? It's a beautiful looking game with plenty of challenges for old-school gamers, but with enough options so even the most recent gamers can enjoy. The atmosphere is amazing; everything from the music to the animation to the setting to the voice acting fits together so snugly, it feels like there were no creative limitations. Easily one of the best platformers of all time.… Expand
  69. jens76
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    Cuphead und Switch passen zusammen, so sexy und gut, vor allem unterwegs. Kein Kaffee, nur Milch, großzügig.
  70. emu0
    Jan 29, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. It's super fun and challenging. Sometimes frustrating but never that much that you don't want to try out again. You will need to play many hours to master the game, and that's what I like the most of this game!
  71. SirSoil
    Feb 28, 2020
    9
    Cuphead is one of the most unique games out there, with outstanding visuals gameplay bosses music almost everything is unique and new to the game scene, also it’s a very hard game. This game being very difficult is it’s only issues unfortunately, yes it’s so satisfying to destroy the hard bosses however the difficulty can get annoying very fast. However this game offers so much, the levelsCuphead is one of the most unique games out there, with outstanding visuals gameplay bosses music almost everything is unique and new to the game scene, also it’s a very hard game. This game being very difficult is it’s only issues unfortunately, yes it’s so satisfying to destroy the hard bosses however the difficulty can get annoying very fast. However this game offers so much, the levels and the bosses which are played in 2D are so much fun they are amazing and unique. The Co Op works well as well and you can also buy some upgrades it’s a unique feature for sure, haven’t I talked about the visuals because god damn it’s 1930 cartoon gold! Not to mention the damn music it’s so catchy it’s a masterpiece, even the stupid simple story is amazing. Cuphead is so so damn unique it’s a great time all the way through amazing bosses and levels with awesome music and visuals, yes the difficulty is still annoying which is kinda of a bummer but none the less must play. (Amazing 4/5) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  72. zweistein_mo
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Cuphead is a 2D-Shooter in a 1930s style. The artwork and music is beautiful. The animators, drawers and musicians put so much love in this game. I dont recommend it for beginners because it is a very hard game, but that doesn't mean its bad! Its difficult in that way that makes you want to beat it more.
  73. Dabaru
    May 2, 2020
    9
    Genial, absorbente, bien cuidado , difícil , original, mítico. Audiovisualmente es una delicia y está todo bien cuidado
  74. CrispCicada
    May 26, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing and easily one of the best indie games of the decade. The presentation is gorgeous and I absolutely love the level design. The gameplay is also solid and the characters have a nice weight. The parrying system is very fun and a lovely risk-reward element. Every level feels unique and the music is stunning. The soundtrack is genuinely very catchy and easily gets stuck inThis game is amazing and easily one of the best indie games of the decade. The presentation is gorgeous and I absolutely love the level design. The gameplay is also solid and the characters have a nice weight. The parrying system is very fun and a lovely risk-reward element. Every level feels unique and the music is stunning. The soundtrack is genuinely very catchy and easily gets stuck in my head. I love the difficulty options. It's great that people with varying skill levels can all enjoy this game. If I had one complaint, some of the sound effects can be really annoying like the onion from the root pack's crying. In conclusion, this is a very fun run and gun game that'll likely appeal to fans of the genre. I hope you all have a good day/night, folks!… Expand
  75. ThatSovietPup
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    Awesome game! Though do note that this is a VERY challenging game and I won’t recommend to those who aren’t up for the challenge.
  76. Otari00
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Una autentica sorpresa este juego, necesitarás toda tu habilidad y concentración para superar cada uno de los boss del juego, pero con cada cada uno que superes tu satisfacción ira en aumento, aunque te aviso, vas a morir.... y mucho. Jugabilidad 10/10.
  77. UltraGamer50
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Regardless of what you think of the game, I will promise you 1 thing:
    It will be DIFFICULT, while this isn't for everyone, Cuphead is strangely, fun game.
    But there are a few glitches that hold me back from giving this a 10/10, Mainly when the boss turns white. This happened to Grim on my first playthrough, I got to the 3rd phase and then the whole screen went white, I obviously died right there, but these moments don't happen often.
    I have not wet beat the the game because of its difficulty, but it has been SO fun so far.

    In short, A VERY difficult game that is meant for the people who are really skilled at Video Games.

    Dificulty: 10/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: 6/10
    Glitch counter: 3
    Overall: 97/100    … Expand
  78. SirBratwurst
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    At the end of the day, Cuphead is a fantastic, retro run 'n gun game with that many delightful tropes.

    Let's get this outta the way. The presentation is simply gorgeous that takes inspiration from classic cartoons. This stylish game is absolutely dripping with wonderful detail. You can easily tell they went all out to make this game as visually enjoyable as possible. The backgrounds    At the end of the day, Cuphead is a fantastic, retro run 'n gun game with that many delightful tropes.

    Let's get this outta the way. The presentation is simply gorgeous that takes inspiration from classic cartoons. This stylish game is absolutely dripping with wonderful detail. You can easily tell they went all out to make this game as visually enjoyable as possible. The backgrounds themselves have more detail than most AAA titles I've played recently.

    Whilst this game is a spectacle to look at, it's a delight to truly play. The core gameplay is fun as heck. Cuphead's physics are just right with a nice, weighty jump and a solid running speed. There's a parrying mechanic where you can bounce off of pink objects in you time your jump just right. You'll be granted with another card to build up your super. Your super is an ability that'll allow you to temporarily be invincible, fire off a powerful attack, etc. There are airborne stages where you'll have full control of the screen. These stages are incredibly fun but are only used for bosses. Speaking of which, this game has an assortment of creative and unique, yet difficult bosses that'll keep you on your toes. There are several difficulty options which gives the game far more accessibility. There's a co-op mode where you can whip out a controller and summon your pal so you can both die miserably together.

    You can't finish off a Cuphead review without mentioning its magnificent soundtrack. There's a load of peppy and upbeat toons followed up by some jazzier tracks. It's a wonderful collection of music that you can tell the composers put a load of work into.

    All in all, Cuphead is a fantastic novelty that hit the took the gaming industry by suprise, and for good reasons. Give this jewel a try and truly appreciate the tale of the two anthropomorphic cups that decided to sell their soul to the devil...

    Yeah...    … Expand
  79. pablo_shinoda
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    Divertido, desafiador e brilhantemente bem feito. Esse jogo existir é simplesmente um milagre!
  80. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Cuphead es uno de los mejores juegos indie de los últimos años. Es un juego de acción y plataformas basado en derrotar diferentes jefes combinando algunos niveles run and gun. Inspirado en los dibujos animados de los años treinta y con innumerables y cuidadas referencias, el diseño artístico es sublime y refleja un cuidado realmente espectacular por parte de sus creadores. Además, laCuphead es uno de los mejores juegos indie de los últimos años. Es un juego de acción y plataformas basado en derrotar diferentes jefes combinando algunos niveles run and gun. Inspirado en los dibujos animados de los años treinta y con innumerables y cuidadas referencias, el diseño artístico es sublime y refleja un cuidado realmente espectacular por parte de sus creadores. Además, la jugabilidad es muy divertida e intensa. La historia, aunque sea anecdótica, cuadra perfectamente con lo que quiere transmitir el juego. Cuphead destaca por su dificultad, la cual hace que el juego sea muy exigente y te provoque una sensación de reto y satisfacción increíble. Cabe destacar que la música es simplemente excepcional, acorde con la época en la que está ambientada el juego y muy pegadiza. Los únicos puntos negativos que se le pueden sacar a este juego son algún que otro problema con las hit boxes de algún boss, la mala implementación del multijugador (siendo a mi parecer mucho más disfrutable jugar solo) y el ligero desbalance que hay entre diversas armas y powerups (casi siempre he usado los mismos items). Pese a esos detalles, el juego es absolutamente recomendable, y sobre todo para la gente que le gusta los retos. 9,1/10
    (07/2021)    … Expand
  81. 2-D
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    A near perfect experience with some of the most memorable animation, boss fights and music that games can offer. You may have no desire to revisit it after and some bosses may be completely forgotten in the face of the greater ones but this is a truly unique and fantastic adrenaline rush with music that grabs you and forces you to keep playing. Truly addicting.
  82. Otah
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    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.
  83. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Obviously it looks amazing. The art style is so unique and fun. The gameplay is hard, but incredibly rewarding. Be warned you may spend upwards of an hour trying to kill a single boss, but when you do, boy oh boy, will it feel good. The bosses are varied and wild. The one downside to this game for me were the Run and Gun sections. For some reason this felt punishing and not near asObviously it looks amazing. The art style is so unique and fun. The gameplay is hard, but incredibly rewarding. Be warned you may spend upwards of an hour trying to kill a single boss, but when you do, boy oh boy, will it feel good. The bosses are varied and wild. The one downside to this game for me were the Run and Gun sections. For some reason this felt punishing and not near as exciting. They arent required though and so dont take away from an otherwise great game.… Expand
  84. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    Guys can you please make this game less hard so I can beat the final boss I've already broke 5 controllers
  85. Luigidefuego
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    Cuphead es uno de esos videojuegos únicos por su apartado artístico. Forzosamente, el esfuerzo artesanal con el que está realizado su diseño artístico lo hace único, y no es de extrañar que los canadienses de StudioMDHR tardasen más en realizar el DLC que el juego base aún teniendo ya más medios, para no repetir el agotador desarrollo con el que se llevó a cabo Cuphead. Es por eso que nosCuphead es uno de esos videojuegos únicos por su apartado artístico. Forzosamente, el esfuerzo artesanal con el que está realizado su diseño artístico lo hace único, y no es de extrañar que los canadienses de StudioMDHR tardasen más en realizar el DLC que el juego base aún teniendo ya más medios, para no repetir el agotador desarrollo con el que se llevó a cabo Cuphead. Es por eso que nos encontramos con un alocado festival de animaciones sin parangón en la industria del videojuego.

    Por fortuna para los jugadores, los responsables del título, los hermanos Moldenhauer, decidieron que este sería más ambicioso que lo presentado inicialmente. Es decir, a lo que por su esforzado apartado artístico iba a ser un pequeño Boss Rush acabaron extendiéndolo con más ideas tales como algunas fases de plataformas. No es que sea un juego largo, más allá de la duración alargada por su dificultad, pero al menos sí tiene una extensión correcta teniendo en cuenta el titánico apartado visual. Contamos además con una buena variedad, añadiendo a su base de Boss Rush influencias de otros géneros como de Run & Gun, acción-plataformas, juegos de lucha y shoot'em'up, todo un popurrí lleno de guiños a videojuegos clásicos, desde Mega Man a Street Fighter II. Y podemos jugar "a dobles".

    Por supuesto, tenemos que hablar de los gráficos del juego, que es lo primero que llama la atención y lo que encandiló desde un primer momento al público permitiendo así a los Moldenhauer realizar un juego más ambicioso que lo planeado inicialmente. Cuphead es todo un homenaje a la animación clásica de Estados Unidos, en especial a la de Fleischer Studios y Disney, y por ello sus gráficos han sido dibujados a mano, encontrándonos un trabajo alucinante de animaciones, prácticamente no visto antes en videojuego alguno, como si estuviésemos viendo uno de los alocados cortometrajes de los años 30 de Fleischer Studios. Pero, al igual que con las referencias a videojuegos clásicos, y pese a cierto riesgo de pastiche, el título desprende bastante personalidad propia. Eso sí, es todo un ejemplo de arte "vintage", un homenaje a una época, podríamos decir que la que abarca de los años 20 a los 40, pero ambientado en un mundo fantástico como los de Disney y sobre todo de Fleischer.

    Afortunadamente, el juego va más allá de los gráficos y su sistema de juego funciona muy bien. Porque si ARTE es una de las palabras clave de Cuphead, la otra para definir el juego es DIFICULTAD, emulando la dura jugabilidad de los juegos clásicos. Por supuesto como reciba esto el jugador depende de sus preferencias. Me parece legítimo no disfrutar de juegos exigentes como este. No es para todo el mundo, pero quien esté dispuesto a esforzarse encontrará su recompensa, y es que lo importante es que la dificultad esté justificada, y aquí lo está. Lo normal es morir muchas veces, pero no resulta demasiado frustrante porque vas notando el avance cada vez, como ejemplifica el gráfico posterior a la muerte donde nos indica hasta donde hemos llegado. De hecho, normalmente iremos avanzando cada vez más sobre este gráfico. Cada vez descubriremos más patrones y recursos del jefe. Hay que estar atento y así poco a poco iremos avanzando. Por supuesto, el espectacular apartado artístico influye para que no nos cansemos demasiado pronto. Estos juegos que exigen mucha precisión pueden abrumar, pero de esta manera, permitiendo poco margen de error, te fuerza a dominar todos tus recursos, lo cuál al final es satisfactorio. También podremos jugar probando distintos tipos de disparos y poderes.

    También hay que hablar de otro apartado espectacular del juego: la música. Cuphead es también uno de los mejores homenajes que ha hecho un videojuego al Jazz. En lugar de recurrir a un compositor de música de videojuegos, los Moldenhauer tuvieron el acierto de recurrir a un músico de Jazz, el batería Kristofer Maddigan, contribuyendo de manera más genuina al homenaje "vintage" a los años 30 y 40. Un Swing no tan bailable sino muchas veces cercano al frenetismo del Bebop o al que hacían compositores como Raymond Scott para los "cartoons". Además, hay una importancia en la improvisación que no solemos ver en otros videojuegos con Jazz, cambiando cada vez entre varios solos. Se grabó con decenas de intérpretes (y más de un centenar el DLC), algo importante en una música tan expresiva como el Jazz. Además, en este apartado tampoco faltan guiños a temas de videojuegos clásicos.

    Puede que la dificultad de Cuphead frustre a muchos jugadores, pero quienes estén dispuestos al reto se encontrarán con un juego bestial artísticamente, con un espectacular apartado audiovisual, unos diseños alocados y llenos de picaresca y un satisfactorio reto, habiéndose convertido en todo un clásico de los videojuegos independientes.    … Expand
  86. Adasc2906
    Oct 24, 2021
    9
    This game is pretty quality for being an indie game. Though it's pretty difficult.
  87. someguyduds
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    one of the best games i have played it has its flaws but it has the excitement of an on rails shooter even doe its not
  88. egr32645156
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Интересная игра с хорошей стилистикой и интересными босами. В игре придётся попотеть, но процесс игры скорее всего доставит вам удовольствие.
  89. Rhex98
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
    De los mejores indies que se han creado en la historia, es bastante divertido para jugar ya sea solo o con alguien, es una gran experiencia, bastante divertido y original.
  90. Jerg4n
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    Challenging and the art style is just so charming. Absolutely hated it, one of the best games I've played.
  91. GT9
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    I recently purchased Cuphead for my Nintendo Switch and I must say, it's one of the best games I've played in a long time. The animation style is unique and visually stunning, and the gameplay is challenging yet incredibly rewarding. The bosses are all unique and have their own personalities, which makes each battle feel like a whole new experience. The soundtrack is also top-notch andI recently purchased Cuphead for my Nintendo Switch and I must say, it's one of the best games I've played in a long time. The animation style is unique and visually stunning, and the gameplay is challenging yet incredibly rewarding. The bosses are all unique and have their own personalities, which makes each battle feel like a whole new experience. The soundtrack is also top-notch and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game. The only reason why I wouldn't give it a perfect 10 out of 10 is because there were a few instances where the controls felt a bit clunky, but it didn't detract too much from the overall experience. Overall, I highly recommend Cuphead to anyone looking for a fun and challenging game to play on their Switch.… Expand
  92. Nevbear1206
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    Incredible art style, addictive and punishing combat, loud and lively music, a must-have for any fan of platformers and amazing 2D boss battles.
  93. drlowdon
    Jun 4, 2022
    8
    Cuphead and his brother, Mugman, enter the Devil's Casino and lose a wager for the souls. To avoid eternal damnation the brothers make a deal with The Devil; if they can collect the "soul contracts" from his runaway debtors by midnight the next day, then he might spare them.

    With it’s incredibly 1930’s cartoon animation style and jazz soundtrack all of the games stages both look and    Cuphead and his brother, Mugman, enter the Devil's Casino and lose a wager for the souls. To avoid eternal damnation the brothers make a deal with The Devil; if they can collect the "soul contracts" from his runaway debtors by midnight the next day, then he might spare them.

    With it’s incredibly 1930’s cartoon animation style and jazz soundtrack all of the games stages both look and sound amazing, and each of the boss battles (which the game almost exclusively focuses on) also offers a unique challenge. The only reservation for many will be the crushing difficulty that demands a great deal of patience and perseverance of the player if they are to collect are the required contracts and defeat the final boss.    … Expand
  94. dharma
    Jun 2, 2019
    8
    Let's get this out of the way. I am a big retro game fan. Cuphead on its surface is a 'reskinned' Contra game. Despite its beautiful graphic, done in a style reminiscent of toons form the 30's, it is an old school game at its heart. Herein lies its biggest problem. I could not imagine why reviewers put this as the '2nd coming' and game of the year material. It is not. I have played soLet's get this out of the way. I am a big retro game fan. Cuphead on its surface is a 'reskinned' Contra game. Despite its beautiful graphic, done in a style reminiscent of toons form the 30's, it is an old school game at its heart. Herein lies its biggest problem. I could not imagine why reviewers put this as the '2nd coming' and game of the year material. It is not. I have played so many run and gun games over the year and I can assure you, it is not even close to 'Contra 3: The Alien Wars'. It is also a studio that revels that old Nintendo style magic; akin to hair pulling but addictive offerings like Donkey Kong Country. Cuphead strives for it but never really striking that 'sweet spot'. There is a sense of repetitiveness on the way you handled the beautifully animated bosses. Power up are locked away for the 'hardcore fan' and you ended up using a 'stupid' pea shooter throughout most of the game. The parry system which was essential, was not explained 'clearly'. Heck, I even have to look up in you tube how to use the super special. Yeah, a lot of users may say..wow..'Dharma you noob', but Cuphead feels like a game that purposely punish the players. Well, I seemed to be harsh here but this is due to the lofty expectations I had because of the reviews. As it is, a great offering from an Indie studio, which has incredible potential, but not a '9' or even a '10'. As it is on the Switch, it pales in comparison with regard to Nintendo's own games.… Expand
  95. vervain
    May 23, 2019
    8
    Cuphead's aesthetic is nothing short of truly wonderful. The gameplay is good but heavily favors playing with a partner, as going it alone will send even seasoned gamers into volcanic bouts of rage at its near-absurd unforgiving level of difficulty.
  96. bonsai
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Great with a friend, but i would've never played this game alone.
    The local co op is incredibly fun and nothing feels impossible but it's challenging.
    A little too short for my taste tho.
  97. Vaulie
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    A gloriously frustrating game, beautifully animated. It takes me around 80ish attempts for each boss but the feeling you get after beating each boss is probably the reason to keep playing the game.
  98. rosnk30
    Aug 9, 2019
    8
    I haven't words to say about it. This games turns back the cartoon style with a challenger gameplay.
    I cant remember when the last time that I saw something like that. In fact, CupHead has a style did with whim. The
    only issue's the game itself is too much little....so, you needed a few hours to complete it.

    08/10
  99. Kickingtheplace
    Jun 28, 2019
    8
    It's great that Cuphead is on the Nintendo Switch and I pity for Playstation users who are missing the fun, that's if they own a PC. Playing this game anywhere, anytime is the feature I've always wanted and the Switch did that role by enabling me to play through portability. I played it for a couple of hours in my own time and outside of my campus. Animations are so great and there'sIt's great that Cuphead is on the Nintendo Switch and I pity for Playstation users who are missing the fun, that's if they own a PC. Playing this game anywhere, anytime is the feature I've always wanted and the Switch did that role by enabling me to play through portability. I played it for a couple of hours in my own time and outside of my campus. Animations are so great and there's nothing different to what you would find in the Xbox or PC when playing Cuphead.… Expand
  100. Jopper
    May 7, 2019
    8
    Any gamer looking for a challenge can't go wrong with purchasing Cuphead. Difficult boss fights and animations that pay perfect homage to old cartoons are the heart and soul of this game. Honestly, I would have been disappointed if it didn't take me over 200 deaths to complete this game.
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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. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 27, 2020
    95
    Cuphead is such a masterclass in style and control that the few errant ink blots vanish in a Technicolor wonderland! [Issue #40 – July/August 2019, p. 30]
  2. Cubed3
    May 21, 2019
    90
    Visually stunning and difficult in all the right ways, Cuphead is a testament to the importance of thought out game design. Every facet of the run and gun parts is built around giving the audience an experience unique to the videogame medium. Although this borrows quite heavily from a very specific era of animation history, its aesthetic goes beyond homage, coupling masterfully with gameplay that encourages mastery on every level. With some of the best designed boss fights this generation, a beautifully rich animation style, and impeccably fine-tuned controls, Cuphead stands out as not only one of the best indie titles on the Nintendo Switch, but one of strongest releases this generation, period.
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  3. Gaming Age
    May 13, 2019
    91
    That Studio MDHR were able to make an aesthetic that’s nearly a century old seem fresh and new at the same time as they made an enjoyable game is just a bonus.
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