Cuphead Reviews

Cuphead is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10
Sep 29, 2017

It's a bit unfair to compare Cuphead to almost any other of the brutally tough platformers I've grown to love recently, as it lacks the filler. It gets straight to the good stuff and gives us an almost 'greatest hits' of boss fights. And if they don't get better and more rewarding as they go, I'll go eat. So while you've still got to be a masochist at heart to get through the 'true' Cuphead, people of all ages and backgrounds would be able to sit in front of the television and appreciate Cuphead for its sense of style and its ability to evoke that childlike wonder that was, until now, dormant in most of us.

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90%
Oct 4, 2017

Cuphead will go down as a classic, that's for sure, and it's quite possibly the hardest game I've ever played, but you just have to try it. If only for a short-while. Just get out before that blood pressure rises!

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9 / 10
Aug 4, 2020

Although unchanged since 2017, thankfully Cuphead's unique strengths have not been dulled by time. This long awaited PS4 port deserves to find a new audience with its charming character designs and frantic onscreen action.

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CGMagazine
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2019

As it stands, Cuphead is a great addition to the Switch library, it's also a game that just feels right at home on a Nintendo platform, thanks to its colourful aesthetics and old-school difficulty.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2017

StudioMDHR transports players back into a 1930s cartoon with Cuphead, A stunning yet difficult title.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2017

Cuphead is simply fantastic, mixing a top-notch, visually unique art-style with great gameplay. The challenge might turn some people but the entire experience is definitely recommended for platforming fans.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2017

In an age where punishing difficulty is finally yearned for again, Cuphead is a worthy title to the list of the best ways to test your gaming mettle.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2017

All in all, I didn’t like Cuphead in the slightest. I fell in love with it. The charm and care they put into this game brings back a nostalgia I haven’t felt in many years. Not nostalgia for the 1930s, as I wasn’t born yet, and I’m not quite that old to have watched American Golden Age Cartoons, but nostalgia for the challenging feel-good types of games I played as a younger self. While the stark challenge might not be everyone’s cup of tea, and 1930s cartoony art styles might not appeal to today’s anime crowds, what StudioMDHR has created is nothing short of a masterpiece. If there was ever a game to take a chance on, this would be it. Leave your silverware at the door and pick up a cup, you won’t be disappointed.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2017

The art is something the videogaming landscape has never seen before and is, arguably, worth the price of admission alone. But we come for the art, and stay for the challenge. And boy, does Cuphead have challenge in spades.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 10, 2017

Beneath its cartoony aesthetic lies a game that is brutally difficult and incredibly rewarding

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Joe Apsey
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2017

Cuphead has long been in development; but, upon its reveal, it stunned people due to its unique art style. After releasing late last month does its style is still as impressive as before. But beneath that, is an addictive platforming and boss rush game that pummels you with challenges whilst simultaneously rewarding you with said challenges.

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9 / 10
Oct 16, 2017

If you enjoy challenging games, you will love Cuphead. It has all the elements of a great shoot 'em up— fun music, great level design, nice collection of weapons, and a rewarding difficulty curve. Long loading times aside, Cuphead gets pretty much everything right.

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9 / 10
Apr 26, 2019

It's safe to say that the Nintendo Switch version of Cuphead is the best among all others, and obviously because of the Switch's portable capabilities which made the gameplay experience twice as fun. Cuphead is definitely one the best titles ever made for Switch and worth every penny and every second of your money and time.

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Renan Fontes
Top Critic
9 / 10
May 21, 2019

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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Sep 30, 2017

Cuphead's visuals will draw in everyone and their grandmother, but its difficulty will grind them to cup-dust.

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9 / 10
Sep 30, 2017

Gotta take all souls outta 'em!

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9 / 10
Oct 2, 2017

Technically accomplished, with tight gameplay and imaginative bosses. The game transports you to a world of 30s cartoons with a dose of challenging gameplay to truly test your mettle. An amazing experience not to be missed, although one that might not appeal to those with little patience.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2017

Every detail in Cuphead speaks of the love its creators have for perfectionism, from the beautiful visuals to the refined gameplay mechanics. The commitment of Studio MDHR goes beyond a tribute to classic 30s cartoons, it pays homage to the best platforming in videogames and feeds the hunger of those who pursue a genuine challenge.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2017

If you want a great platform game with beautiful graphics and amazing atmosphere that will make you fight different perfectly designed bosses during it's gameplay, Cuphead is a game that you shouldn't miss.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2017

The long wait for Cuphead was really worth it. Its great graphics and fantastic soundtrack are fully reminiscent of early 20th century animations and especially Disney & Max Fleischer cartoons. The gameplay, while being hard & not pulling any punches, is very satisfying and its few problems do not diminish its total value.

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