The Cub

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75

Top Critic Average

61%

Critics Recommend

God is a Geek
7.5 / 10
IGN Italy
6 / 10
TheSixthAxis
9 / 10
Push Square
6 / 10
The Games Machine
8 / 10
PlayStation Universe
8.5 / 10
COGconnected
80 / 100
GamingTrend
70 / 100
Creators: Demagog Studio, Untold Tales, Gamersky Games
Release Date: Jan 19, 2024 - Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox Series X/S
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The Cub - Release Date Trailer (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch)

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The Cub E3 Gameplay Trailer | PC, PlayStation, Switch, Xbox

The Cub Announcement Trailer | PC, PlayStation, Switch, Xbox thumbnail

The Cub Announcement Trailer | PC, PlayStation, Switch, Xbox


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Critic Reviews for The Cub

The Cub might not be as responsive as it should be when jumping and climbing, it's still a fun game to play with fantastic audio throughout.

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An enjoyable narrative adventure, but unfortunately not much more.

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The Cub is a really good platformer with an excellent use of the soundtrack to really immerse you into the world. While some platforming bits are a little frustrating, overall the experience is tight with a smooth flow. The story is engaging, the world interesting to explore, and the themes touching on climate change and how society deals with it relevant.

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It makes for an experience maybe just half a step above average. You have played many games just like The Cub before, but you've never played one that looks or sounds like it.

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The Cub is a good game, a good platform, a pleasure to play for the five or six hours that it lasts. It's nice that Demagog Studio is continuing to explore the same universe game after game adding pieces to this puzzle, even though in Golf Club the impact was stronger. The team has done many step forward from the gameplay perspective, but unfortunately the game is not perfectly polished. All things considered, The Cub is a really good experience.

Review in Italian | Read full review

The Cub is a brief, energetic and beautiful thrill ride that already has me jumping back in for a second run. Expanding on the world introduced to us in the indie darling Golfclub: Nostalgia, there is so much to love about this charming, apocalyptic storybook platformer.

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The Cub is a delightful adventure that develops Demagog Studio’s universe in new and interesting ways. As a platformer, it’s solid. The movement is fluid and responsive which allows you to effortlessly traverse the environment. Each step has been animated with flair and helps to enhance the beautiful backdrops that accompany your journey. Combining this with the slick beats that blast through the radio station makes the overall presentation both unique and unforgettable. While the game is on the short side, taking only around 2 to 3 hours to see the credits roll, each part of that is meticulously designed to create a truly memorable experience.

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The Cub is a functional platformer, but not a flashy one. Movement can feel stiff at times, but the colorful landscapes and levels will still carry the experience. If you're a big fan of platformers, you'll certainly find some enjoyment within the approximately four hour experience, even if it can feel less than ambitious at times.

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