Cuphead

 Xbox One
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 955 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 106 out of 955
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  1. pichugamikn
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    i leik it i leik it i leik it i leik it i leik it i leik it i leik it i leik it i leik it
  2. Diegoaf94
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Juego muy divertido,y original,no puede faltar en tu colección,disponible en todas las consolas.
  3. Lisco10
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I ever played. The bosses (except the final boss I defeated him in my 2nd try) are pretty difficult, but not too hard for the moment you fight them in, except the FRICKING DRAGON HE IS SO HARD, which means the game is not as hard as like GD or Getting Over It, but still challenging. The soundtrack is even better - search it up on Spotify and you will think the exactOne of the best games I ever played. The bosses (except the final boss I defeated him in my 2nd try) are pretty difficult, but not too hard for the moment you fight them in, except the FRICKING DRAGON HE IS SO HARD, which means the game is not as hard as like GD or Getting Over It, but still challenging. The soundtrack is even better - search it up on Spotify and you will think the exact same. The best soundtracks IMO are Floral Fury, Murine Corps, Carnival Kerfuffle and One Hell at A Time. I highly recommend.… Expand
  4. mehh5
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    this is and and always will be my favorite game ever made. The 1930's cartoon vibe is wonderful and the characters are all fun to watch. The boss fights are top notch to but be warned this game is tough and if you want a more chill game for younger kids then you should probably just play Kirby. With that said the feeling you get when you beat a boss is amazing please buy this game it'sthis is and and always will be my favorite game ever made. The 1930's cartoon vibe is wonderful and the characters are all fun to watch. The boss fights are top notch to but be warned this game is tough and if you want a more chill game for younger kids then you should probably just play Kirby. With that said the feeling you get when you beat a boss is amazing please buy this game it's worth every penny you pay. and stop saying this game sucks because it's hard difficulty doesn't make a game bad.… Expand
  5. Eristd
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    the best platform of all times for sure a must have, incredible game and artistic dorection
  6. Chio
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    Cuphead manages to hit almost all the right notes. Its graphics are absolutely top notch and stunning. Every time I play a new boss/level I'm stunned at how dead-on accurate it looks to a 1930's cartoon. The only minor complaint is that the game is ridiculously hard. I mean, I've been playing video games for 30 + years and this is unlike any modern game in terms of difficulty (maybe exceptCuphead manages to hit almost all the right notes. Its graphics are absolutely top notch and stunning. Every time I play a new boss/level I'm stunned at how dead-on accurate it looks to a 1930's cartoon. The only minor complaint is that the game is ridiculously hard. I mean, I've been playing video games for 30 + years and this is unlike any modern game in terms of difficulty (maybe except Dark Souls). As long as you're up for a challenge, you'll enjoy this game.… Expand
  7. Captiosus
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    Short and to the point: The hand drawn animation, the original score, and the homage to 1930's cartoons (and late 1980's platforming gameplay) make Cuphead worth every penny.

    Reading some of the middling and negative reviews, I can't help but wonder if this is a game who will find a better audience with older gamers. While playing Cuphead, I frequently think back to games of my youth    Short and to the point: The hand drawn animation, the original score, and the homage to 1930's cartoons (and late 1980's platforming gameplay) make Cuphead worth every penny.

    Reading some of the middling and negative reviews, I can't help but wonder if this is a game who will find a better audience with older gamers. While playing Cuphead, I frequently think back to games of my youth like Ninja Gaiden, Battletoads, TMNT (NES), and Super C. Platformers of that era reveled in difficulty, gleefully beating down the player until the player finally persevered and felt a genuine sense of accomplishment. Like those games, I find myself not frustrated with the difficulty but motivated to get better, learn the patterns, and beat the level so my former 8 year old self can yell at the TV "Yeah, EAT IT GAME" while I finally beat a segment that had been particularly vexing.

    All in all, given the price point, there's zero reason to not pick this up unless platformers are just not your particular cup of coffee (bad pun, sorry). And given its very light PC requirements, folks without an Xbox One can also partake in the goodness thanks to Windows Store, Steam, or GoG. Stop reading and go buy it and play it! (Also consider spending the extra $10 to buy the soundtrack in order to support the composer who did a phenomenal job capturing the era.)    … Expand
  8. JahAaroneSp
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    Un juego único e inolvidable. Quizás algo corto de ahí que no creo que se merezca un 10, pero es un juego que marca y no se olvida.
  9. Dominix99
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    Cuphead's visuals are nothing short of dazzling and incredibly clean. The amount of work put into this game is clear with its level of detail and great creativity. I've always been a fan of 30's style cartoons, and this is truly a game that looks like no other. The game is very hard, but very rewarding and addictive. The run and gun levels feel a bit lack luster, but there's really almostCuphead's visuals are nothing short of dazzling and incredibly clean. The amount of work put into this game is clear with its level of detail and great creativity. I've always been a fan of 30's style cartoons, and this is truly a game that looks like no other. The game is very hard, but very rewarding and addictive. The run and gun levels feel a bit lack luster, but there's really almost nothing to be upset about for this price point. One of the few games I will truly never forget.… Expand
  10. JaySilver
    Oct 18, 2017
    9
    This game is an artistical masterpiece. The art design is magnificient - the studio really caught the pre-war-cartoon spirit. Its spritual predecessor is (without a doubt) super mario bros. You walk around on a map, choosing the next level to play. Most of the levels are bosses - really really tough ones, BUT, theres a learning curve. I recommend to play it with a friend, because its wayThis game is an artistical masterpiece. The art design is magnificient - the studio really caught the pre-war-cartoon spirit. Its spritual predecessor is (without a doubt) super mario bros. You walk around on a map, choosing the next level to play. Most of the levels are bosses - really really tough ones, BUT, theres a learning curve. I recommend to play it with a friend, because its way easier that way. There are even a few upgrades to your Character, so you can strategically prepare for each battle. Everyone who likes platformer games: Grab it. I gave it 1 point less, because its digital only.… Expand
  11. Darkmegacyber
    Oct 19, 2017
    9
    El juego es grandioso. Muy buena dificultad, buenos controles, musica bestial, graficos atemporales.
    Unos de los mejores juegos del año sin temor a equivocarme.
  12. SANDYkinz
    Oct 29, 2017
    9
    Cuphead is a gem of the game. Playing with my friends at mine has been so much fun and we've even set up days to come back and beat it and are still talking about it with how fun it was. The graphics are so unique, and the soundtrack as well. The gameplay is incredibly fun as well. My only gripe with the game is that playing solo really wasn't as much as playing with friends. But for 16Cuphead is a gem of the game. Playing with my friends at mine has been so much fun and we've even set up days to come back and beat it and are still talking about it with how fun it was. The graphics are so unique, and the soundtrack as well. The gameplay is incredibly fun as well. My only gripe with the game is that playing solo really wasn't as much as playing with friends. But for 16 pounds, or 20 dollars or whatever it is, its worth it even if you don't get around to completing it just because it such a special game. Would highly recommend if you have people to play with… Expand
  13. MonkiReviews
    Feb 25, 2018
    9
    This game is amazing. The graphics truly make this game look like it’s a classic cartoon. The music is also very old sounding, which adds some more charm to this game. The story I think is fun and new, I haven’t played or seen a story like this before. The gameplay is pretty hard, but the challenge is good. The boss fights usually require you to figure out how the best way to play theThis game is amazing. The graphics truly make this game look like it’s a classic cartoon. The music is also very old sounding, which adds some more charm to this game. The story I think is fun and new, I haven’t played or seen a story like this before. The gameplay is pretty hard, but the challenge is good. The boss fights usually require you to figure out how the best way to play the battle is. I recommend this game to anyone who like platformers, challenge, or cartoons.… Expand
  14. Shivipivi
    Nov 9, 2017
    9
    What I really like about Cuphead is it's 1930 style art style and live jazz recordings. They really set the mood for the games. The bosses are tricky but never unfair. It's a game about learning and it's super fun! It's a shame it ended so fast. I may have liked to see some more levels but since every frame was hand drawn I can see how much effort has been put into the game. Truly amazing though.
  15. Starkiller27
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    an incredible game no doubt in every way a game of the genre run and gun created by the studio MDHR based on the cartoons of the 30s with style of art was made as in the old caricatures note that had everything in this game all details leave you speechless and you do not stay behind the game control and if you talk about the soundtrack is to lucent it is composed of jazz music in xboxan incredible game no doubt in every way a game of the genre run and gun created by the studio MDHR based on the cartoons of the 30s with style of art was made as in the old caricatures note that had everything in this game all details leave you speechless and you do not stay behind the game control and if you talk about the soundtrack is to lucent it is composed of jazz music in xbox strap at 60fps and the resolution at 1800p I give you a rating 9.5… Expand
  16. Recon97
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    Be ready for pain and suffering. But not because the game is bad!
    The game is teeth grinding levels of hard, but its SO SATISFYING when you finally beat a boss you've been stuck on!(aka every single boss.) The style of the game is just beautiful, the gameplay is difficult but rewarding, and the soundtrack is godly. Great game. 9/10
  17. Avenger104
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Stunning visuals. Great soundtrack, great sound-design. Superb game-play!
    This game has it all. Its incredible difficult, but its fair. If you die, the problem is always between the couch and the screen
  18. allbrannagh
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Bugs there are, but they are by no means off putting. Awesomely styled and hell hard, makes for the great platformer of the year so far. Sit on a couch with your best frienemies and watch them suffer.
  19. EmanuelPop
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Cuphead's biggest achievement is actually feeling unique and original, although being one of the oldest genres of games. For me the only thing that keeps it from being a 10/10 is the lack of a meaningful progression system like other platformers such as the Megaman X series.
  20. Cats
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Beautiful visuals, impressive orchestral soundtrack, solid controls.
    Having planned to purchase this game since it's original announcement in 2014, it's hard not to be overly excited about its final release, but even with high expectations it turned out to be better than I had expected. I feared for the worst and hoped for something great, but this game is much more, it's fine art,    Beautiful visuals, impressive orchestral soundtrack, solid controls.
    Having planned to purchase this game since it's original announcement in 2014, it's hard not to be overly excited about its final release, but even with high expectations it turned out to be better than I had expected. I feared for the worst and hoped for something great, but this game is much more, it's fine art, amazing orchestral music with very difficult but rewarding gaming. There are some mixed in "run and gun" platforming levels but it is mostly boss fights, it feels familiar in many ways, feels like a real modern day megaman revisit, unlike some other weaker games that tried to bring a megaman feel back, Cuphead really makes old school shoot 'em ups proud and even should make Disney proud. It's gorgeous in all it's hand drawn moving and static parts. Great with two people and even alone, I highly recommend it to any and all gaming folk. Even just to watch things in motion or listen to the music it's well done. Microsoft made the right decision investing into this game, it should definitely pay off. While it is difficult, it is fair. Any losses are lessons and a new strategy can be applied to the next fight, plus there is a "simple" or easy option in boss levels for those finding the game to be a bit too challenging. I hope to see additional content in the future, it's too great to not want more. Play and enjoy, it's a good time.    … Expand
  21. SiulEuquirne
    Sep 30, 2017
    9
    Uno de los mejores juegos que han llegado a la Xbox One, sin duda todo el trabajo artístico de un modo artesanal es algo que se nota al pasar en cada etapa que ofrece el juego y que sin duda nos hace volver a jugar con un amigo en casa, al menos hasta que llegue la posiiblidad de jugar en línea.
    Vale la pena comprarlo ofrece mucho reto y divertido ya que te ofrece la posibilidad de    Uno de los mejores juegos que han llegado a la Xbox One, sin duda todo el trabajo artístico de un modo artesanal es algo que se nota al pasar en cada etapa que ofrece el juego y que sin duda nos hace volver a jugar con un amigo en casa, al menos hasta que llegue la posiiblidad de jugar en línea.
    Vale la pena comprarlo ofrece mucho reto y divertido ya que te ofrece la posibilidad de cambiar de poderes y asi tu efecto sobre los enemigos cambia sin duda tiene mucho que ofrecer, recomendado personalmente incluso la versión de PC    … Expand
  22. Oddenville
    Oct 2, 2017
    9
    Uno de los juegos afortunados a la hora de formar parte del selecto club de la "Triple B" (Bueno, Bonito y Barato) siendo además uno de los más deseados durante largo tiempo. Y la espera ha merecido la pena. Desafiante, intenso, divertido, carismático... pero sobre todo una JOYA a nivel audiovisual. Ah y muy rejugable. Una auténtica obra de arte, que solo con un parche para la traducción yUno de los juegos afortunados a la hora de formar parte del selecto club de la "Triple B" (Bueno, Bonito y Barato) siendo además uno de los más deseados durante largo tiempo. Y la espera ha merecido la pena. Desafiante, intenso, divertido, carismático... pero sobre todo una JOYA a nivel audiovisual. Ah y muy rejugable. Una auténtica obra de arte, que solo con un parche para la traducción y otro para el cooperativo online (el local a la antigua usanza es genial) alcanzará la perfección.… Expand
  23. Armywild
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    USUARIO: XBox One - PC, PROS: jugabilidad muy buena, diseño y calidad de personajes y escenarios excelentes, dificultad ni que decir, es todo un reto. El "precio" muy bueno mas para ser un juego playeverywhere. Coop local y divertido.
    CONT: Se queda corto en cuanto a contenido, es como darle a un sediento un sorbo de agua y negarle mas. Espero esta compañia siga creciendo y    USUARIO: XBox One - PC, PROS: jugabilidad muy buena, diseño y calidad de personajes y escenarios excelentes, dificultad ni que decir, es todo un reto. El "precio" muy bueno mas para ser un juego playeverywhere. Coop local y divertido.
    CONT: Se queda corto en cuanto a contenido, es como darle a un sediento un sorbo de agua y negarle mas. Espero esta compañia siga creciendo y desarrollandose, para posteriormente nos sigan ofreciebdo mas y mas de estos titulos    … Expand
  24. cem12
    Oct 8, 2017
    9
    Gran juego que ha sabido extraer la experiencia de dibujos antiguos, y es un juego que por fin no premia el ser malo. El único fallo que le encuentro y es un fallo muy importante, que solo está en inglés.
  25. mixtto
    Oct 25, 2017
    9
    Every detail is amazing. At first you think some bosses are impossible, but after dying a hundred times you do get better. You can't leave the game because you always want to try again and again, also the graphics/soundtrack won't let you leave. A problem I realize is the slow loading on Xbox one.
  26. SuperNorst
    Oct 31, 2017
    9
    The only crime is that there is no physical version!

    This game is engaging, beautiful, and challenging. Walt Disney would be proud. Platformers tend to fall into the pitfalls of repetition and can become stale when enemies, bosses, and stage mechanics repeat and play exactly the same during play through. Cuphead mixes elements up and you will not be able to predict what a boss may do    The only crime is that there is no physical version!

    This game is engaging, beautiful, and challenging. Walt Disney would be proud.

    Platformers tend to fall into the pitfalls of repetition and can become stale when enemies, bosses, and stage mechanics repeat and play exactly the same during play through. Cuphead mixes elements up and you will not be able to predict what a boss may do next. Quick reactions and split second decision making are necessary to complete this game.    … Expand
  27. that_gamer
    Nov 11, 2017
    9
    unbelievable beautiful but hard game. But at the same time it's fair. If you loose it's your fault and never a bug or something. The game itself is a little bit short but because it's so damn hard you spend countless hours on it.
  28. Seta
    Nov 11, 2017
    9
    Fun game the first couple times but after you finish all the achievements there's not a lot of reason to go back. The parry could be much better in my opinion because it sometimes causes you to take damage or puts you in a worse position due to the fact it doesn't provide any i frames, aside from going for rank just dodging is usually a better alternative. A few of the item descriptionsFun game the first couple times but after you finish all the achievements there's not a lot of reason to go back. The parry could be much better in my opinion because it sometimes causes you to take damage or puts you in a worse position due to the fact it doesn't provide any i frames, aside from going for rank just dodging is usually a better alternative. A few of the item descriptions say "the first time" which i think they did to add to the challenge but for the most part it just takes away from the replay ability with less worth while options for customization.… Expand
  29. Xbox_Alive
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    From the moment I first saw Cuphead a couple of years ago I was instantly hooked, and to say I was looking forward to it would be a huge understatement. Thankfully Cuphead is a classic and a game that has managed to deliver in every area. The first thing you will notice about the game is the amazing art design and soundtrack. The visuals are simply stunning and unlike any other game I’veFrom the moment I first saw Cuphead a couple of years ago I was instantly hooked, and to say I was looking forward to it would be a huge understatement. Thankfully Cuphead is a classic and a game that has managed to deliver in every area. The first thing you will notice about the game is the amazing art design and soundtrack. The visuals are simply stunning and unlike any other game I’ve ever played, and the accompanying music makes the game even more enjoyable. The gameplay is very challenging, and while some people may find it a little too difficult I found it to be great. The main reason why I liked the challenging gameplay is because I didn’t once get frustrated, which is rare in a game like this. The bosses in the game are some of the most creative and imaginative I’ve ever come across, and each boss keeps the game fresh. The variety doesn’t stop there because each different level is packed to the brim with variety, which in turn makes the world come alive and makes for an even enjoyable adventure. There is also a decent amount of variety when it comes to the abilities, and the best thing is that each ability matters when it comes to fighting the bosses. Cuphead also has local co-op for you to enjoy, and to say me and my friend had fun would be an understatement. I just wish that an online co-op mode would have been included. At the end of the day Cuphead has gone above and beyond in all aspects, and this in my opinion makes the game one of the best games the Xbox One has to offer. Cuphead is one of them rare games that gets everything right, and the uniqueness it has to offer is like no other I’ve experienced. I urge people to look past the difficulty because it doesn’t frustrate, and the charm the game has makes you look past the difficulty. Without a shadow of a doubt this is one of the best games of the year, and I fully expect it to win numerous awards.… Expand
  30. takotako
    May 1, 2021
    9
    I Don't like the souls game but this game is good. Yeah maybe little too hard however this doesn't take away from value. Art Direction is Amazing
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#9 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#6 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017
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#2 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 72
  3. Negative: 0 out of 72
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2018
    80
    The unique audiovisual elaborating and uncompromising playability beat a few freckles on the beauty of the game. Cuphead is a title that has mistakes, but you just cannot get it from the head. [Issue#279]
  2. FANDOM
    Dec 11, 2017
    70
    For players that appreciate classic run-and-gun combat, punishing difficulty, constantly learning from failure, and breathtaking art, Cuphead’s experience will not disappoint.
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  3. games(TM)
    Nov 3, 2017
    80
    Microsoft's true standout exclusive for 2017. [Issue#194, p.70]
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