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Why Cuphead’s simple mode shouldn't cut content

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Cuphead
Genres · adventure, arcade, fps, indie, platformer
Release · Sep 29, 2017
Developer · Studio MDHR
Xbox OnePCNintendo SwitchPS4
32 articles 37 writers 10 reviews
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Active · 1998–2016
Latest · Simple Series for Nintendo 3DS Vol. 2: The Misshitsu kara no Dasshutsu Archives 2
Top genres · sports, puzzle, adventure
204 articles 123 writers 23 games
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