Cuphead
PC & Console · Run-and-gun
A 1930s cartoon that fights back, hard but fair.
Bottom line
Cuphead scores 9.0/10. A 1930s cartoon that fights back, hard but fair. Best on PC with a controller; Players who like hard-but-fair bosses Expect about 10–12 hours of play.
Our take
Cuphead is a love letter to rubber-hose animation with boss fights that demand precision. Every encounter is a small puzzle of patterns to learn, and beating one feels like a real win.
The art and soundtrack are the draw, but the gameplay earns its difficulty. Grab it on sale, play in short sessions, and don't let the first boss scare you off.
Good to know
Who it's for
Players who like hard-but-fair bosses
Length
10–12 hours
Best on
PC with a controller
Pros & cons
Pros
- Stunning hand-drawn style
- Tight, fair boss design
- Co-op makes it kinder
Cons
- Brutal for newcomers
- Repetitive if a boss stalls you
Where to get it
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