I appreciate that the guys who made this game made it because they were passionate about it. It was a dream of theirs. The unique artstyle and the basic, fun gameplay. Definitely the type of game you'd pick up and play with a buddy while maybe getting ready to go out or something. It took them a lot of money and time to draw out the animations. I appreciate the creativity of the game for sure. Definitely one of the types of games that I'd love to add to the collection.
Nick Fernandez We haven't done any real testing for minimum spec yet, but it doesn't need anything crazy to run it. As long as your video card is not too old, you should be good! But, we will have minimum specs closer to launch and all that jazz. And now we must get back to development! :)
Are gamers really that cynical these days. The game looks great and a lot of fun. And maybe I missed an announcement or something but why is every assuming there are only boss battles in this game. I've seen 3d RPGs where the preview only show characters running around and environment. No one ever says in the comments " I am disappointed that this game is all running around on grass". This is one of the reasons games are so stagnant these days . Every game is a white guy running around in a hoodie or with a crew cut. If anything different comes out fans say it is boring.
Crazy House www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/06/22/e3-2015-cuphead-come-for-the-art-stay-for-the-challenge/155477/ Levels may come later, but at launch and for however long after launch, it's naught but a boss rush game.
Furby del Amors The art style and graphics are undeniably great. But you cannot seriously tell me you think this looks like great fun given it's nothing but bosses and they all follow the same patterns constantly and are just giant bullet sponges with no visible health bar, so you never have any clue how far along you really are to killing them.
RyuuHou22 This demo doesn't contain any levels, but there will be levels throughout! Also, boss health bar...we only had an ugly placeholder, so the demo got NO visible health bar. A little sad, but it's only a demo! :)
I love the music and old school cartoon art design, I'm definitely buying this when it comes out to support the title. The gameplay looks so fun and boss battles and boss designs are cool but when I saw the co-op, LES GOOOOOOO!
StudioMDHR I didn't know about Cuphead until E3 two months ago. I will say, you will have my money once this is out on PC, DAY ONE. I have NEVER seen a game like this before and combine run n gun platforming with the animation style of the 1940's and you have yourself an IP that's a force to be reckoned with. Thank you for breathing some fresh life back into gaming.
Crazy House i think it has been described as a bunch of boss fights. from the developers ( two brothers i think ) and also media who go to play a few levels. i give the brothers props for quitting there jobs, selling there house to help fund there hand drawn dream.. ( I love mike tysons punch out, and its basically one boss fight after another, so it can work. i think the only real way to know if this game will be for one is to try it.. its easy to say its gonna be boring but sometimes, the whole package just makes simple things feel right, yet on paper it should suck... ) rock on.
thanks for responding. i hope to give it a try down the road. not sure if im gonna get a xbox or not. i also grew up with these hand drawn cartoons.. ill be 41 in oct.. its great you choose this method. its kind of sad to think this type of art could be lost.. i always am amazed how quickly a skill can be lost.. only takes a couple of generations, and poof. and in this day and age where we kid our selfs to being able to catalog everything, yet.. it still happens. keep up your hard work.. it is always rewarding following your heart, rock on.
I will say, the sound design leaves a lot to be desired. Way too minimal and quiet. Most cartoons from the 1930's had a huge amount of importance put on sound design, but it just seems to be an afterthought here. They have the art style down, but this is actually holding it back.
Yeah, perhaps it would be more entertaining if they added more in terms of sound effects. For instance, when the smaller carrots are being destroyed they could add emphasis by having each carrot accompanied by a sound like a squishing noise mixed with drums or trumpets or something. Also, they could add voices to the enemies, not actual voice lines per say, but things like grunts, evil laughter, screams, etc. lastly it'd be neat if the bosses' moves were synced up with a track and their individual moves or phases were punctuated with instrumental effects. At least that's what I'd have in mind if I knew anything about sound design, which I don't. Still, I plan on getting this when it's available.
Game looks amazing but the music is a lil bit underwelming, i remember watching cartoons, and they always used instrumental music, this quiet music would work if the bosses talked through the battle.
i love when the carrot is making that noise when he is rubbing his head in hope it makes it into the final game it gives it that cartoony vibe cuz that's what they did like make grunts and mumbles
This looks so ungodly amazing! Some of the best animations in a game ever, and the gameplay reminds me of Gunstar Heroes, just with more of a shmup slant. How does that not sound amazing to everybody who's ever existed!? Been waiting for this for years now. I want them to take their time with it, but at the same time i don't want to wait anymore! :( Such a painful wait.
Wow! Awesome!! So cool of you to reply :D Though i feel a little embarrassed for geeking out now... Anyway, i do mean it when i say take your time. Because i know animation as beautiful as this can't be rushed. It takes time, and i'm willing to wait for it, even if it takes several more years. Long, very painful years... So as long as it is financially viable to you, please, no rush :) And thanks for bringing true classic animation to gaming. This is what i and many more imagined games would become one day. And while what we got instead is certainly not bad or even worse by any stretch, it's nice to see those dreams we had finally coming true. Good luck with the game, and just keep on keeping on!
THE GAME IS NOT JUST BOSS BATTLES ITS A PLATFORMER AND FROM WHAT IVE SEEN IN OTHER VIDEOS IT HAS REALLY DEEP GAMEPLAY AND IS REALLY HARD ADD THE AMAZING VISUALS AND IT SHOULD BE A GREAT GAME IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS GAME FOR OVER A YEAR NOW CANT WAIT
Awesome! This one and Ori are good examples of how good indies can be if the developers work hard; also they are a good reason to try an xbox one and realize how many good games it has.
+StudioMDHR I am really looking forward to playing this game , I love the art style which reminds me of the 1930's to 40's cartoon reruns that I used to watch as a kid in the 80's on TV. I can't wait for it. I will be buying the PC version and seeing as you are a developer of the game I was wondering about whether down sampling from a higher resolution wouldn't benefit or impair the art style that you are going for?.
+No Name Thanks! We've done a lot of tests and the resolution and post-effects we have looks great across all resolutions, so down sampling from higher res would really be no benefit. We've put too many hours into figuring this all out...haha
StudioMDHR Thanks for the reply mate, I am really looking forward to playing this game. That's why I thought I'd ask about down sampling because it appears to have filters and such to make it resemble a 30's cartoon and thought it may impair the unique image?. When I was a kid in the 80's and early 90's this is how we imagined future games to look like before everything when polygonal and the art is reminiscent of the 30's cartoon reruns I used to watch as a kid . So with that and the fact I enjoy this genre of game you can imagine I am really looking forward to playing. It has made a big impact with gamers on forums, especially after E3 as there was only a 20 second clip of the game in the show reel but it was enough to get people talking so I believe this game will do well and I wish you all the best. Thanks for the reply.
Boss rush mode shmup. Awesome.Reminds me of Alien Soldier on the Genesis/Mega Drive. That game was primarily a boss rush and it holds the world record for the largest amount of bosses in a single videogame. I wonder if this will top it?
oh my god everyone was so right to criticize the sound design in this gameplay, obviously this is really early stages and before they had a live band (and probably the funding) but i'm so glad it ended up being the way it is in the final build
despite what everyone is saying about gameplay, i cant wait to play this game! the controls are probably simple but it seems tedious to play. im sure itll probably be slightly flashier and hectic by release
Good show. Now they need to make an adventure game of this type of style and we're good to go. I'm sure a lot of work, energy, time, and the recapturing and resurrection of that era was spent into breathing life into this title.
I just loved this visual style in a game! I'm a PlayStation player, but I think I'd buy an Xone just because of this IF this weren't a "boss fight game". I really hope this game has full stages like Rayman Legends for example, with some stages exclusively for Bosses.
The animation is second to none, but I think other elements need more work as well. The characters could use some vocal grunts and what not. Especially the Bluto looking fellow. I also heard there is going to be some traditional platformer stage elements added, but I only see boss fights.
To all the people complaining look at the E3 Trailer!It loks quite awesome with different level designs and pretty awesome art! +StudioMDHR what cartoons were you inspired by to come up with this awesomeness
I hope they add regular missions leading up to these bosses like in the Scott Pilgrim game. Maybe some Tom and Jerry styled melee weapons and attacks as well.
+studioMDHR Go ahead and ignore all the moronic comments posted here about boss rush and music. This game looks incredible, people are hype as hell for it and many - like me, will buy it as soon as the option becomes available. The art style is incredible, and you don't see many of this type of game. I think it's going to be huge and kudos to you for having a vision and following through on it.
I appreciate that the guys who made this game made it because they were passionate about it. It was a dream of theirs. The unique artstyle and the basic, fun gameplay. Definitely the type of game you'd pick up and play with a buddy while maybe getting ready to go out or something. It took them a lot of money and time to draw out the animations. I appreciate the creativity of the game for sure. Definitely one of the types of games that I'd love to add to the collection.
Y8R I know right! It is amazing!
I absolutely love the 30's cartoon style, and they REALLY captured the way they move. Can't wait for this.
Atomic Wolf I know right!
This games art is so beautiful.
First day purchase.
Gerald Mimms this game is probably too demanding for my pc..sigh
Nick Fernandez you think it will? I hope not and hope you get to enjoy this well designed game.
Gerald Mimms I know it looks AWESOME, this especially coming from a kid who LIVED on old Warner bros and Hanna barbera cartoons
Nick Fernandez i know right. Everytime i look at it i see tom and jerry and old mickey cartoons before he had a voice.
Nick Fernandez We haven't done any real testing for minimum spec yet, but it doesn't need anything crazy to run it. As long as your video card is not too old, you should be good! But, we will have minimum specs closer to launch and all that jazz. And now we must get back to development! :)
This game is beautiful...and that's and understatement
Im glad they changed the dying screen, and the red when hitting a character
Are gamers really that cynical these days. The game looks great and a lot of fun. And maybe I missed an announcement or something but why is every assuming there are only boss battles in this game. I've seen 3d RPGs where the preview only show characters running around and environment. No one ever says in the comments " I am disappointed that this game is all running around on grass". This is one of the reasons games are so stagnant these days . Every game is a white guy running around in a hoodie or with a crew cut. If anything different comes out fans say it is boring.
Crazy House ITS NOT JUST BOSS BATTLES THERES MORE TOO IT AND I AGREE WITH U ABOUT GAMES AND GAMERS NOW A DAYS
Crazy House Thank you!!
Crazy House www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/06/22/e3-2015-cuphead-come-for-the-art-stay-for-the-challenge/155477/ Levels may come later, but at launch and for however long after launch, it's naught but a boss rush game.
RyuuHou22 YOU WRONG! haha. That article meant "later" as in "will be shown later". Levels will be in the game at launch.
Surrrreeeee it did.
This is what Mighty No. 9 should've been. Thank you so much for this.
I believe if you love video games and you really know about video games this game is a Masterpiece is just a Perfect Ten!
Just amazing! Perfect blend of great graphics old school gameplay and a challenge. These types of games is why I'm a gamer...
Every adults cartoon childhood concept of a dream game. I love it.
If you think this sucks, it's because you might be a PS4 12 - 20 yo fanboy.
Dude, I'm 19 and I think this looks awesome!
I'm 21, have a PS4 and no plans to buy an Xbox One but damn this game has amazing art style and looks fun as hell!
Furby del Amors The art style and graphics are undeniably great. But you cannot seriously tell me you think this looks like great fun given it's nothing but bosses and they all follow the same patterns constantly and are just giant bullet sponges with no visible health bar, so you never have any clue how far along you really are to killing them.
RyuuHou22 This demo doesn't contain any levels, but there will be levels throughout! Also, boss health bar...we only had an ugly placeholder, so the demo got NO visible health bar. A little sad, but it's only a demo! :)
RyuuHou22 You're new to gaming, aren't you?
I'm glad they fixed the sound effects in the final version of the game.
This game deserves so much more attention
I love the music and old school cartoon art design, I'm definitely buying this when it comes out to support the title. The gameplay looks so fun and boss battles and boss designs are cool but when I saw the co-op, LES GOOOOOOO!
The developers are amazing. Even if the gameplay doesnt match up to the visuals, I'd still say the game was a success
This game honestly looks incredible. I love the throwback to those old mickey mouse-like animations. Such a genius idea
StudioMDHR I didn't know about Cuphead until E3 two months ago. I will say, you will have my money once this is out on PC, DAY ONE. I have NEVER seen a game like this before and combine run n gun platforming with the animation style of the 1940's and you have yourself an IP that's a force to be reckoned with.
Thank you for breathing some fresh life back into gaming.
One of the most impressive games i've seen in a long time....pure art. A big thumbs up for developers
As excited as I am for this game, I wish it had actual levels like Contra. Boss battles lose some of their excitement when there's no build up to it.
Did they announce the game was only boss battles? If this is only a preview maybe they just haven't finished all the level design yet
Crazy House Yeah it's only boss battles. There is an overworld but you use it to traverse between the different bosses
Crazy House i think it has been described as a bunch of boss fights. from the developers ( two brothers i think ) and also media who go to play a few levels. i give the brothers props for quitting there jobs, selling there house to help fund there hand drawn dream.. ( I love mike tysons punch out, and its basically one boss fight after another, so it can work. i think the only real way to know if this game will be for one is to try it.. its easy to say its gonna be boring but sometimes, the whole package just makes simple things feel right, yet on paper it should suck... ) rock on.
***** There will be levels throughout - but they are separate from the bosses. We won't disappoint!
thanks for responding. i hope to give it a try down the road. not sure if im gonna get a xbox or not. i also grew up with these hand drawn cartoons.. ill be 41 in oct.. its great you choose this method. its kind of sad to think this type of art could be lost.. i always am amazed how quickly a skill can be lost.. only takes a couple of generations, and poof. and in this day and age where we kid our selfs to being able to catalog everything, yet.. it still happens. keep up your hard work.. it is always rewarding following your heart, rock on.
I will say, the sound design leaves a lot to be desired.
Way too minimal and quiet. Most cartoons from the 1930's had a huge amount of importance put on sound design,
but it just seems to be an afterthought here. They have the art style down, but this is actually holding it back.
ikr, was expecting something more dramatical with the music like the one in the trailer
Felt same exact way
Exactly, I like the idea of the game and the art is dead on. But the sound needs a big improvement.
Yeah, perhaps it would be more entertaining if they added more in terms of sound effects. For instance, when the smaller carrots are being destroyed they could add emphasis by having each carrot accompanied by a sound like a squishing noise mixed with drums or trumpets or something. Also, they could add voices to the enemies, not actual voice lines per say, but things like grunts, evil laughter, screams, etc. lastly it'd be neat if the bosses' moves were synced up with a track and their individual moves or phases were punctuated with instrumental effects. At least that's what I'd have in mind if I knew anything about sound design, which I don't. Still, I plan on getting this when it's available.
+Preston Owens are you serious? this is Placeholder stuff. it's not finished yet. they have said that many times
The art style is amazing. Looks like it will be super fun to play. Can't wait
Game looks amazing but the music is a lil bit underwelming, i remember watching cartoons, and they always used instrumental music, this quiet music would work if the bosses talked through the battle.
And the sound effects are annoying.
lolimancer HE Cuphead is WAY BETTER now.
Cannot wait, been waiting for something that me and my friend can just kick back at and mess around on
i love when the carrot is making that noise when he is rubbing his head in hope it makes it into the final game it gives it that cartoony vibe cuz that's what they did like make grunts and mumbles
I'm going to get an HDMI to composite when this comes out and hook my pc up to my old tv
That sounds awesome 👍
make sure to turn the colors to black and white =)
"This looks boring!" Well, it doesn't look boring to me. Most likely because I'm a scrub.
I love the old school cartoon concept!!!
this game will become a classic for sure, looks amazing like a new age megaman
This looks so ungodly amazing!
Some of the best animations in a game ever, and the gameplay reminds me of Gunstar Heroes, just with more of a shmup slant.
How does that not sound amazing to everybody who's ever existed!?
Been waiting for this for years now. I want them to take their time with it, but at the same time i don't want to wait anymore! :( Such a painful wait.
CrossfacePanda That's what we are trying to do! You get it! :)
Wow! Awesome!! So cool of you to reply :D
Though i feel a little embarrassed for geeking out now...
Anyway, i do mean it when i say take your time. Because i know animation as beautiful as this can't be rushed. It takes time, and i'm willing to wait for it, even if it takes several more years. Long, very painful years...
So as long as it is financially viable to you, please, no rush :)
And thanks for bringing true classic animation to gaming. This is what i and many more imagined games would become one day. And while what we got instead is certainly not bad or even worse by any stretch, it's nice to see those dreams we had finally coming true.
Good luck with the game, and just keep on keeping on!
The graphically artistry in this is great.
This game has style. Feels like to many games these days don't truly have style. This one should be fun.
sound effects sound trash!
Thank god they fixed it
This game is a breathe of fresh air for the gaming industry.
"the game looks boring" is a stupid statement if you don't like side scrollers
Michael Pomponio There is no scrolling whatsoever in this video.
sergiorubalcava253 Yes it is. There are no levels, just bosses.
RyuuHou22 Actually, that was under "ye olde scope". There will be side scrolling levels AND boss fights!
StudioMDHR At launch, or an undefined period after launch?
You kids don't like shit anyway. Always complaining and bitching about this is whack this is no good guys don't like shit.
THE GAME IS NOT JUST BOSS BATTLES ITS A PLATFORMER AND FROM WHAT IVE SEEN IN OTHER VIDEOS IT HAS REALLY DEEP GAMEPLAY AND IS REALLY HARD ADD THE AMAZING VISUALS AND IT SHOULD BE A GREAT GAME IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS GAME FOR OVER A YEAR NOW CANT WAIT
I hop we its not just boss fights.
Shadow Dancer the studio confirmed that there will be side scrolling levels as well as bosses
+Shadow Dancer no its not
+Steven Hawking studio did confirm that it's not all boss fights
They've recently released platforming level gameplay.
Awesome! This one and Ori are good examples of how good indies can be if the developers work hard; also they are a good reason to try an xbox one and realize how many good games it has.
This games is going to be an all-time classic!
lol the bird noise from in 0:03 is the same noise of that "scavenger" bird from gothic (Piranha Bytes).
The sound seems kinda bad tbh.
+AerithTheAncient good to know, cheers!
John Ward AND all the sound effects aren't final either. So what we are trying to say is 'it will be as perfect as we can get it'.
+StudioMDHR I am really looking forward to playing this game , I love the art style which reminds me of the 1930's to 40's cartoon reruns that I used to watch as a kid in the 80's on TV. I can't wait for it. I will be buying the PC version and seeing as you are a developer of the game I was wondering about whether down sampling from a higher resolution wouldn't benefit or impair the art style that you are going for?.
+No Name Thanks! We've done a lot of tests and the resolution and post-effects we have looks great across all resolutions, so down sampling from higher res would really be no benefit. We've put too many hours into figuring this all out...haha
StudioMDHR Thanks for the reply mate, I am really looking forward to playing this game. That's why I thought I'd ask about down sampling because it appears to have filters and such to make it resemble a 30's cartoon and thought it may impair the unique image?.
When I was a kid in the 80's and early 90's this is how we imagined future games to look like before everything when polygonal and the art is reminiscent of the 30's cartoon reruns I used to watch as a kid . So with that and the fact I enjoy this genre of game you can imagine I am really looking forward to playing.
It has made a big impact with gamers on forums, especially after E3 as there was only a 20 second clip of the game in the show reel but it was enough to get people talking so I believe this game will do well and I wish you all the best.
Thanks for the reply.
God I love games like these. It's like metal slug or batman and robin for sega genesis. So difficult and fun and the art style is fantastic!!!
The visual style is AMAZING, but if this is all it has to offer fore gameplay, it looks like it can get VERY REPETITIVE, very quickly.
Looks really cool. Sounds great too. Not yet sold on gameplay.
This definitely would have been one of those games that would have taken a lot of quarters in the arcades.
the second player knows how to play, but he goofed when he couldn't handle the pressure and messed up. He made it seem so easy.
Amazing visuals and if they rework the music this looks golden.
Love this art style.
Boss rush mode shmup. Awesome.Reminds me of Alien Soldier on the Genesis/Mega Drive. That game was primarily a boss rush and it holds the world record for the largest amount of bosses in a single videogame. I wonder if this will top it?
This game looks so cool
oh my god everyone was so right to criticize the sound design in this gameplay, obviously this is really early stages and before they had a live band (and probably the funding) but i'm so glad it ended up being the way it is in the final build
The parry sound is literally just a clap.
despite what everyone is saying about gameplay, i cant wait to play this game! the controls are probably simple but it seems tedious to play. im sure itll probably be slightly flashier and hectic by release
Good show. Now they need to make an adventure game of this type of style and we're good to go. I'm sure a lot of work, energy, time, and the recapturing and resurrection of that era was spent into breathing life into this title.
This game looks amazing, I can't wait!
this game is too...BADASSSSS!!! I am totally buying this when it first comes out!
I wish more game developers attempted things like this.
Man, I cant wait for Cuphead!
It's so weird seeing these with sounds, when I'm so used to the soundless versions.
This looks absolutely gorgeous, but I hope there will be some improvements in the sound department. I like the jazzy tunes, but it seems a bit flat.
Wish the sounds could be better. Can't wait to get this game.
This game is awesome. I love the retro look ---- love side scrollers and the difficulty looks great for us seasoned games! Preordering when available!
Lovely visuals but the gameplay looks too simple.
Incredible Oyster Like your mind
+Bryan L Got 'em!
Cool animation! Very Old School look!
I just loved this visual style in a game! I'm a PlayStation player, but I think I'd buy an Xone just because of this IF this weren't a "boss fight game".
I really hope this game has full stages like Rayman Legends for example, with some stages exclusively for Bosses.
this looks extremely hard..just like metal slug..
cant wait for it
woah this is like the cartoons! I cant wait!
Of all the videos released so far, no one seems to have been able to beat any boss, save the potato/carrot...
That early peashooter sound tho 😂
i hope the bosses attacks are RNG or else it will be a replay and remember game
I know this is old but damn what a bad take
@@infinitytrainbook4394 what
@@Sagegeir wanting rng
This game makes me smile! Must buy
I'm literally buying an Xbox one for this alone. This is genius
this game reminds me so much of GunStar heroes
Can't wait for this masterpiece
Someone looking a lot like Jake from "Adventure Time" @ 1:03 This game looks absolutely crazzy.
This game looks trippy af
I shall play your game while high on mary j I can tell ima enjoy this 1920s cartoon vibe game while high really well lol
This game looks amazing! I wish it was coming to the PS4.
0:33 is mugman... drinking his own brain?!
metal slug, cartoon 1930s edition anyone agrees ?
I really love mostly everything about this game but is it just me or does it seem a little lacking in the sound department?
Peacock better be an unlockable character.
Escencia de Metal Slug y Mickey manía. Gran trabajo visual.
The Dark Souls of cute 1930's animated shmups
The animation is second to none, but I think other elements need more work as well. The characters could use some vocal grunts and what not. Especially the Bluto looking fellow.
I also heard there is going to be some traditional platformer stage elements added, but I only see boss fights.
To all the people complaining look at the E3 Trailer!It loks quite awesome with different level designs and pretty awesome art!
+StudioMDHR what cartoons were you inspired by to come up with this awesomeness
The game looks great, I love the style and I always loved boss battles, though it may look quite tedious I still thin it has a lot of potential
This looks amazing!
This maybe the reason why I upgrade my 360 to one . O and phantom dust but no news on that -.-
I hope they add regular missions leading up to these bosses like in the Scott Pilgrim game. Maybe some Tom and Jerry styled melee weapons and attacks as well.
This looks amazing.
Amazing looking game, can't wait!
+studioMDHR Go ahead and ignore all the moronic comments posted here about boss rush and music. This game looks incredible, people are hype as hell for it and many - like me, will buy it as soon as the option becomes available. The art style is incredible, and you don't see many of this type of game. I think it's going to be huge and kudos to you for having a vision and following through on it.
I think this looks incredible, and I'm a PS4 gamer.
This looks fun, but what else do you do other than button mashing and dodging projectiles?
THis game looks hard as hell lol. I'm excited
what day and year till cuphead is here
Finally some gameplay
I just loooovvveee the animationnn
ive always wanted a game in this style!