Every frame is hand-drawn and the animation is top-notch. It’s a two-dimensional sidescroller, featuring hand-drawn cartoon graphics. Art style is one of biggest selling points, and it's definitely one of the most visually appealing games out there. Visuals are colorful and detailed, and the animation is smooth. Product has a unique, hand-drawn art style that is reminiscent of 1930s cartoons.
Product was heavily inspired by the rubber hose style of animation used in cartoons of the 1930s, such as Betty Boop and Popeye, and features a soundtrack composed by jazz musician Kris Maddigan. It’s set on the fictional Inkwell Isle, and revolves around the titular character Cuphead and his brother Mugman, who must collect Souls from enemies to repay a debt to the devil. App has been praised for its graphics, gameplay, multiplayer, replayability, and overall challenge. It’s a 2D action-platformer video game with a unique, cartoonish art style.
Product was released on Microsoft Windows and Xbox One on September 29, 2017. Cuphead is a run and gun indie video game developed and published by StudioMDHR.