Cuphead Reviews

Cuphead is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2017

beautiful and hard as hell, but as rewarding as you should imagine. Cuphead is one of the best indie games on 2017 and if you love run-n-gun games you shall not miss it.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 18, 2019

An outstanding and hard game that is as awesome on Nintendo Switch as it was on other platforms.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 18, 2019

‎We will not deny that its graphic section does a lot for ‎‎Cuphead ‎‎to enter us by the eye; an artistic style worthy of an Oscar for best animation production. Still, ‎‎let's not stray from the important thing: yes, we're caught by its graphic style, but still with everything, Cuphead is one of the best video games ever.‎

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IGN Italy
Mattia Ravanelli
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Apr 18, 2019

A beautiful and cruel shooter, intelligent but all too challenging. Unforgettable for some, ignorable for others.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
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8 / 10
Oct 2, 2017

A stunning work of imagination, with a collection of high quality boss battles to rival any other in gaming – and a difficultly level that's equally hard to beat.

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Jul 30, 2020

Cuphead is likely to be an unforgettable experience no matter what is played on.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jul 30, 2020

One of the best 2D shooters of the modern era is also one of the most visually distinctive games of the whole generation, and a stunning work of imagination on every level.

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Unscored
Oct 6, 2017

'Cuphead' is really hard but learning its tricks is awfully fun

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8 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2017

Cuphead is a stunning game. And a cruel one. You have to find out if it's more entertaining or frustrating, and that's not an easy task.

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8 / 10
Oct 2, 2017

Cuphead was well worth waiting for. It provided exactly what Studio MDHR said it would be – a boss rush with plenty of well-designed bosses and gorgeous presentation that mimics the Fleisher brothers' art style. Depending on how used to 2D platformers with difficult bosses you are, there's a decent amount on offer, though with limited side attractions beyond the bosses, it could all be done before you know it. It's a swell ol' time though.

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90 / 100
Sep 29, 2017

An exquisite work of craftmanship in almost every aspect. You will recover the faith in classic gameplay. Be carefoul, tough, it's not a game for the less patient.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2017

Cuphead's incredible style belies its magical complexity. It's so much more than a hard-as-hell shoot-'em-up with artistic flair. It's cerebral in a way that these kind of games rarely are. Cuphead's commitment to forcing the player to understand is commendable. Those who don't have the patience to learn won't get far. That's the kind of stand-your-ground moxie that makes this a hallmark of game design. My praise runneth over.

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8 / 10
Sep 29, 2017

Cuphead is a joyful flashback to a bygone era, both in terms of animation and in terms of crushing video game difficulty. It's easy to get lost in this gorgeous cartoon world and get overtaken by the sheer beauty and whimsy of the game's characters. Then the intensity picks up and it becomes one of the most challenging video game experiences of the year.

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10 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2017

Cuphead is a true piece of art of the modern day videogame. The game has lived up to the expectations and it is full with detail and quality in every aspect. From its soundtrack to its wonderful design, Studio MDHR has achieved the glory with this masterpiece.

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Apr 18, 2019

Everything about Cuphead just feels right, even all these months after its original release. As it stands right now, this game is nearly flawless in its own right, thanks to its responsive controls and signature style.

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92 / 100
Apr 18, 2019

Cuphead's Switch port is, let's put this simple, BRILLIANT: it mantains the wonderful graphics of the Xbox One/PC version, with no sacrifices, and most important, all that made it a special game (coop, high difficulty level...). It also adds little improvements, like character selection or spanish translation, that rise the bar even a little more.

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Attack of the Fanboy
Dean James
Top Critic
Aug 8, 2020

While there is absolutely no reason to double dip if you already own Cuphead on another platform, PS4 only owners that have been missing out will find this to be a game that they must purchase.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2020

Cuphead perfectly balances it's simple nature, difficult mechanics, and audiovisual style for a game that's rather unmatched.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2017

One of the most visually stunning games of the year – hand-animated by a pair of Saskatchewan brothers – is also one of the toughest

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Unscored
Oct 1, 2017
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