Platforms
- PCJan 19, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.1281 Players
- PlayStation 5Jan 19, 20247.8playscore7.519 Critics8.1151 Players
- Xbox Series X|SJan 19, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Jan 19, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.1151 Players
- Xbox OneJan 19, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchJan 19, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
23 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- The Cub fits in well with the rest of the games developed by Demagog to showcase the Great Climate Catastrophe story arc. Once again it is a game that carries a deep message, while not failing to entertain as a videogame. The shift in perspective between Golf Club: Nostalgia and The Cub is a fascinating way to present the same story but as two sides of the same coin. The challenge is not trivial, yet not painstaking either, the game being entertaining for newcomers and veterans alike.
Cosmin Vasile · Jan 29, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Gorgeous from start to finish, The Cub is a short but hugely entertaining 2D platformer that has been crafted with love to be not only a fun game to play, but a fantastic piece of satirical art that does not pull its punches in its critiques of contemporary reality.
Kirstie Summers · Jan 29, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Despite The Cub’s basic platforming, with clunky trial and error, its slightly bizarre world, cool and varied music, and great visual design make it worth playing.
Ben Thomas · Jan 26, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Cub is a love letter to old-school 2D platformers and does everything it wants to do right. The platforming is precise and a ton of fun, and the simple short story will have you falling in love with it. This is all paired with a great presentation that shows the charms of a good radio station. Gamers who are looking for a fun platforming adventure can’t miss out on this one.
Wirotaboto · Jan 24, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - While The Cub is a short game, it’s a great one that delivers an interesting story and engaging gameplay that’s well worth the time and the price. Its ability to keep a light tone while dealing with dark subjects is impressive, but it never breaks the mold set by similar games like Limbo, sticking close to the formula. In that sense, the game’s short length is an asset, not wasting the player’s time, and it ends right when the gameplay loop grows old. It’s a beautiful, concise experience worth its cheap price tag.
James Kub · Jan 24, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - The Cub is a short but sweet little tribute to licensed Mega Drive platformers that revisits the fantastic world set up in Demagog's previous game, Golf Club Wasteland, and comes out just as striking and memorable. Crucially, the warm tones and cool tunes of Radio Nostalgia from Mars are back to have you vibing in your seat for a handful of hours as you throw a small, mutant child into mortal danger over and over again.
Kieron Verbrugge · Jan 18, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - The Cub is a fascinating romp through post-apocalyptic Earth. Balancing dark themes with delightful levity, the game finds a way to showcase both the best and worst of humanity with biting wit, vivid visuals, and impeccably implemented audio. It’s all let down somewhat by gameplay sequences that can’t maintain the same quality as the game’s other elements. However, even with that rather big caveat, The Cub still manages to present a lovely package worth opening.
Elliot Attard · Jan 18, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It makes for an experience maybe just half a step above average. You have played many games just like The Cub before, but you've never played one that looks or sounds like it.
Liam Croft · Jan 18, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - The Cub is a really good platformer with an excellent use of the soundtrack to really immerse you into the world. While some platforming bits are a little frustrating, overall the experience is tight with a smooth flow. The story is engaging, the world interesting to explore, and the themes touching on climate change and how society deals with it relevant.
Aran Suddi · Jan 17, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - A beautifully striking 2D platformer, The Cub is a challenging title that is well worth fully exploring. An easy recommendation for fans of platformers past and present.
Mike Crewe · Jan 17, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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The Jungle Book meets the armageddon. A story-rich, old-school tough platformer inspired by SEGA classics but built for today. Platform parkour through the remains of humanity as smooth apocalypse-wave tunes and stories reveal more.
Developer: Demagog Studio