Cuphead
- September 29, 2017
- luigi2498
- 53h median play time
![Cuphead Game Cover](https://gamebrain.co/img/687/cuphead_mdhr_2017_24_xl.png)
A potent cocktail of authentic 1930s aesthetics, jazzy tunes, ingenious boss designs, and gameplay founded on the fundamentals inherent to the best 2D shooters. Cuphead sure is swell.
"Cuphead" is a run-and-gun indie game known for its challenging boss battles and 1930s cartoon aesthetic. Players control Cuphead and Mugman, who must repay a debt to the devil by defeating a variety of colorful, hand-drawn bosses. The game features a jazz soundtrack and a unique art style inspired by classic animation, with hand-drawn characters and backgrounds.
Reviews
- graphics6,517 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- music5,934 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- gameplay4,677 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- story1,379 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- funny426 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Cuphead review: "Stands tall among the best 2D shooters of all time"
A potent cocktail of authentic 1930s aesthetics, jazzy tunes, ingenious boss designs, and gameplay founded on the fundamentals inherent to the best 2D shooters. Cuphead sure is swell.
100%Review: Cuphead
A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.
95%Cuphead Review
A stunning visual feast that belies an intense level of difficulty. Cuphead won't be for everyone, but it's still a very good game.
80%