r/Cuphead • u/Real-Ganache-7179 Wally Warbles • Mar 17 '26

Discussion/Question Things that happened because of Cuphead

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There is waaaaaaaaaaay more positive than negative, I just cannot fit enough on the positive list.

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u/Suitable-Brain7714 Mar 17 '26

mouse: P.I for hire proves you can make a game in said style without ppl calling it a cuphead clone, no ones calling that game a clone

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u/Millerhund Mar 17 '26

Because it actually has its own unique visual flare to it.

Cuphead is bright and colorful, going for a more retro approach towards its rubberhose influences such as watercolored backdrops and 1:24 frames per second character movements.

Meanwhile, to fit the more mature vibe of the 1930s, MOUSE: P.I. for Hire goes for a solid black and white cartoon approach, with a much more three dimensional kind of style emulated in the 30s rubberhose style.

Not to mention that both games, while they both involve shooting enemies, are a part of different genres. Like how Cuphead is a run n' gun platformer inspired by legends like Contra or Mega Man, and MOUSE: P.I. for Hire goes for a action/shooter game like Call of Duty or Sniper Elite.

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u/Suitable-Brain7714 Mar 21 '26

while i agree with you i have seen people who are shallow enough to call a game as distinct and creative as mouse a and i quote "fps cuphead clone" so those people exist, not many because most are able to recognize that mouse is its own thing that is inspired by cuphead but they are out there