Awards, and a British Academy Games Award. The game won several awards, including three The Games Awards, three D.I.C.E. Cuphead received widespread critical acclaim, with praises for its art style, gameplay, soundtrack, and difficulty the latter was singled out for scrutiny, with multiple outlets naming Cuphead one of the hardest video games ever created. The game was a commercial success, selling two million copies within two weeks of release and six million in two years.
Reminiscent of the 30s' aesthetics and Jazz Age, the game is noted for its animation and soundtrack: all in-game assets used hand-drawn animation with deliberate human imperfections, and the soundtrack was written for and recorded with a full jazz ensemble.Ĭuphead had a preview at E3 2014 and was released in 2017 as a timed-exclusive for Microsoft's Xbox One and Windows, with ports to other systems subsequently added. The game's creators, brothers Chad and Jared Moldenhauser, took inspiration from the rubber hose style of the golden age of American animation and the surrealist qualities of works of Disney Animation and Fleischer Studios. Players, however, can only equip a limited number of these abilities at a given time.
As the game progresses, the protagonist acquires more power and abilities, eventually threatening the Devil himself. In the game, up to two players control Cuphead and his brother Mugman to fight through several levels and boss fights the game does not have a rigid narrative structure. The game follows the titular Cuphead who, in a deal with the Devil after losing a game at the Devil’s casino, is quested to repossess the souls of runaway debtors as payment for Cuphead's debt. They’ll be taking that idea and expanding it.”Įxtra, Extra! Experience the wonder of the Inkwell Isles in full color and cine sound! That’s right folks, Cuphead and Mugman are on their way to Netflix with The Cuphead Show! is a run and gun shooter video game developed and published by Studio MDHR. It’s safe to say that aiming for the same kind of vibe that the game hints at. “It’s not a toddler show or a little kids cartoon.
“It’s safe for kids, but written so there are also things that adults find funny and appeals to a wider audience,” the duo said. In an interview with IGN, the Moldenhauers described their vision for the project, which remains in the early stages.
The series will be produced by Netflix Animation, with Dave Wasson as executive producer and Cosmo Segurson as co-executive producer. “Cuphead” creators Chad and Jared Moldenhauer will executive produce for Studio MDHR, alongside CJ Kettler of King Features Syndicate.
“Through their many misadventures across their surreal home of the Inkwell Isles, they’ve always got one another’s backs.”Īlso Read: Netflix's Trailer for That 'Last Chance U' Disaster Season Is Finally Here (Video) “The Cuphead Show,” described as a character-driven comedy, will follow “the unique misadventures of the impulsive Cuphead and his cautious but easily swayed brother Mugman,” Netflix says. Famous for its hand-drawn animation inspired by 1930s Fleischer cartoons and notoriously difficult gameplay, “Cuphead” has sold more than 40 million copies and won a slew of awards. The series will be inspired by the game of the same name, released by indie game company Studio MDHR in 2017. Netflix is adapting the hit video game “Cuphead” into an animated series, the platform announced on Tuesday.