Underplayed Gems

Cuphead (2017)

Cuphead cover
Developer
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 216,516 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A relentlessly challenging run-and-gun that feels like playing a 1930s cartoon, with tight boss fights and a satisfying, hand-crafted aesthetic.

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What players say

Players praise the 1930s cartoon art and jazz soundtrack, but the real draw is the brutal boss rush design. Many say bosses demand memorizing patterns and that co-op doubles boss HP, which can ruin friendships. Players split on co-op, some call it more fun, others say it makes the game nearly impossible. Reviews note the campaign is short and the simple mode locks the true ending.

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