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Cuphead

Beginner level5Tough

In plain English

Gorgeous and brutally hard boss fights. 'Simple' mode only partly helps.

Good if you enjoy: 1930s cartoons, jazz.

Skills it builds: reactions, pattern memory.

How long: about 11 hours to finish the main story.

What to play before and after

  1. CelesteLevel 4 · easier
  2. Super Mario Bros. WonderLevel 2 · easier
  3. CupheadLevel 5 · you are here
  4. Hollow KnightLevel 5 · similar

How easy is it?

Controls
3 of 5
Camera
1 of 5
Fast reactions
5 of 5
Punishing
4 of 5
Reading
1 of 5

1 is easiest, 5 is hardest.

Tried & tested

89Proven favourite
Critics (OpenCritic)88 out of 100
Copies soldAbout 1 million
Awards won7
Released2017