Cuphead controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Enchanted Portals draws backlash over Cuphead similarities
Public backlash
In 2019, the gameplay trailer for Enchanted Portals drew social-media backlash over its resemblance to Cuphead. Developer Xixo Games Studio said Cuphead was a major inspiration and that the response had a significant impact on the developers. The controversy centered on perceived similarities between the two games, prompting the studio to address the reaction publicly.
Company response
Clarification — Xixo Games Studio
Yes, of course Cuphead was a huge inspiration for Enchanted Portals,” Gemma told Polygon over Facebook. “We’re both avid fans and we wanted to make something similar, but always from a place of respect and admiration for the original.
Source excerpt
“We were prepared for some backlash, but the trailer definitely reached way more people than we could ever anticipate, and all the hate and negativity coming our way has definitely had a huge impact on us.”
It’s the gameplay portion of the trailer that has caused a stir on social media, due to its resemblance to StudioMDHR’s Cuphead, released in 2017.