Cuphead

Cuphead

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Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or local co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets while you try to pay your debt ...
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Overwhelmingly positive (152019)

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Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or local co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets while you try to pay your debt back to the devil!

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  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

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Cuphead is a masterfully crafted and visually stunning game that stands out as a true gem in the world of video games. With its striking hand-drawn 1930s cartoon art style, challenging yet rewarding gameplay, and fantastic jazz soundtrack, Cuphead delivers an experience like no other. Whether you’re drawn to its nostalgic animation, tough-as-nails boss fights, or its cooperative mode, Cuphead is a game that strikes the perfect balance between challenge and charm.

The first thing that grabs your attention is the game's unique art style. Cuphead looks like a living, breathing cartoon straight out of the 1930s, with every frame meticulously hand-drawn to capture the look and feel of vintage animation. From the fluid character movements to the detailed backgrounds, Cuphead is a visual masterpiece that truly stands out in today’s gaming landscape. The attention to detail is phenomenal, with each boss and level brimming with creativity and charm, making it feel like you’re playing through an old-school cartoon adventure.

But don’t let the charming visuals fool you—Cuphead is known for its hardcore gameplay. The game is a run-and-gun action platformer heavily focused on intense boss battles. Every boss is a unique challenge, with multiple phases, intricate attack patterns, and stunning designs that make each fight feel fresh and exciting. The difficulty curve is steep, but that’s part of what makes Cuphead so addictive. Victory feels earned, and every defeat teaches you something new, pushing you to come back for more and refine your strategy.

The controls are tight and responsive, making the demanding combat and platforming feel fair, even when the difficulty spikes. Each battle tests your reflexes and timing, and as you learn the patterns of each boss, you’ll develop a sense of satisfaction when you finally overcome them. The challenge is steep, but the gameplay is always fair, and the sense of accomplishment is immense once you beat a tough boss or stage.

Another highlight of Cuphead is its fantastic jazz soundtrack, which perfectly complements the retro art style. The music is lively, energetic, and diverse, ranging from big band swing to ragtime, and each track fits the tone and intensity of the level or boss battle you’re in. The sound design, with its punchy effects and old-timey charm, further immerses you in the nostalgic, vintage world of Cuphead.

The game also offers a cooperative mode, allowing you to team up with a friend and take on the challenges together. Playing as Cuphead and his brother Mugman, co-op adds another layer of fun (and chaos), as you can strategize and work together to tackle the tough bosses. It’s an experience that can swing between hilarious and intense, but it's always rewarding to share the victories (and defeats) with a friend.

Visually stunning, brutally challenging, and endlessly entertaining, Cuphead is more than just a nod to the past—it’s a game that stands out on its own as an unforgettable experience. The combination of its gorgeous hand-drawn animation, tight gameplay, and fantastic music creates a game that is not only challenging but also endlessly charming and fun to play. Whether you’re drawn to it for the art style or for the thrill of mastering its tough levels, Cuphead is a game that delivers on every front, making it a must-play for anyone who loves a good challenge or simply appreciates beautifully crafted games.

In summary, Cuphead is an absolute masterpiece. It combines stunning 1930s-inspired visuals, a toe-tapping jazz soundtrack, and tough, but fair gameplay to create an experience unlike anything else out there. It’s a game that will test your skills, but the payoff for sticking with it is immense. If you're a fan of challenging games, vintage cartoons, or simply want to play something truly unique, Cuphead is a must-play that promises an unforgettable, visually dazzling adventure.
Short, sweet, brutaly hard nutcracker. But beneath the shell lies one of the most artistic vision you can possibly see in this media. This game is a charm from start to finish. No one can do it better than you
Its a really good and fun challenging game but its quite hard, especially on mouse and keyboard, but you can brag to your friends that you finished the game on keyboard and mouse, so personally get it
  • fun and great looking game
  • gets really hard the further you go
Vrhunski! Igra ne samo što je zabavna već je i ugodna za oko i uho. Odlična grafika s prekrasnim animacijama i ludo zabavnom i full cool jazz muzikom. Dosta zahtjevna za igranje jer ima za naučiti dosta pokreta, ali jednom kad se svladaju tipke, oko pola sata vježbe u practice modu, zabava je zajamčena. Preporuka od GameNOEL!
  • Zabavno
  • Izazovno
  • Preljepa grafika
  • Odlična jazz muzika
  • Multiplayer
  • Zahtjevni gamplay
  • Kratka igra
The code for the game was fast and worked it was a fun game it was hard but that´s why i buyed it to have a challenge it has some bugs but it is still fun it´s short but still good and great you should buy it :)
  • A challenge
  • Fun
  • Cuphead is a short game
  • It´s hard
Don't . I bought it after 2 seasons of Ori and The Blind Forest. Thinking, well it's going to have a STORY with more boss fights, more than in the Ori. Well it has only boss fights, iritating as hell, flat story, nothing to keep You in. Animatics is good, old school. Gamepad reactionsfeeling veeery bad. Just dont.
And I just can't refound it because I bought in in retail shop. Shame on me.
  • Old shool Disney animations.
  • Bad gamepad reactions
What I call a "game of art".
Already a good amount of score for being a hand draw game and coded on Unity. This game proves that any small talented indie team can bring a masterpiece to life.
An absolute blast and fun game to play.
  • Wonderfull art style
  • Addicted gameplay
  • Fun and challenging game to play
Cuphead is a beautifully made game with its 1930s art style, the game has lots different bosses and different islands to progress through however some bosses are very difficult but they aren't impossible to complete it just takes time and practice. Run & Guns are also another type of level you can complete however they can be quite difficult as they don't have a difficulty option like the bosses but they're fun to play. There is local co-op which is great to have, but I do wish there was some online modes where you can play with friends on Steam. I personally think a Steam Workshop with custom levels made by the community would be amazing with this game. It would be nice if you progress on Easy mode. But I guess progression only on Regular and Expert mode means you get your moneys worth of gameplay for sure. Also graphics definitely different for a game that is fairly new. Overall I'd say the game is great setting difficulty aside and definitely a game I can recommend but if you're getting it for a child to play Easy mode will be great to get them started.
  • Beautiful Graphics
  • Hours of Gameplay
  • Multiple islands to progress through
  • More than just bosses
  • Local Co-op
  • Very difficult
  • Can't progress on Easy mode
It's really hard. But it is a lot of fun if you you play it with your friends coop
It's really hard. But it is a lot of fun if you you play it with your friends coop.
It's really hard. But it is a lot of fun if you you play it with your friends coop..
  • A lot of fun with friends
  • A lot of fun with friends
  • If you play without friends it can get kinda boring
  • If you play without friends it can get kinda boring
yeah the code was available, and the buy it again button (WTF), but the "how to active the game..." button wasn't there so i chalked your site up to unscrupulous business tactics. if you truly have scruples you will refund me the cost of the game immediately
  • -100
  • 100
this is a great game that i would definitely recommend, anyone who likes indie games this is the game for you because it is unique and will give you hours of play time so you can get that 200% completion
  • none
Cuphead offers a unique combination of art and sound, presenting one of the most funny and bizarre shows in the current game generation. Its gameplay and co-op can hold many fun hours and a strong replay-ability attribute. Despite the salt that can be involved during the gameplay I had a smile on my face the whole time through it all. Recommended for everyone.
  • Art style
  • Soundtrack
  • Hard++
Indies most of the times, don't get famous that fast. But this game, it's the complete opposite!
  • Cartoon animations feel like the old Mickey Mouse animations of the past
  • good controls

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