The Cub

Critic reviews

• Softpedia

  Cosmin Vasile · Jan 29, 2024

  8.0

  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.

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• Pure Nintendo

  Kirstie Summers · Jan 29, 2024

  9.5

  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.

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• New Game Network

  Ben Thomas · Jan 26, 2024

  7.1

  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.

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• 3rd-strike.com

  Wirotaboto · Jan 24, 2024

  8.5

  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.

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• Smash Jump

  James Kub · Jan 24, 2024

  8.0

  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.

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• PressStartAustralia

  Kieron Verbrugge · Jan 18, 2024

  8.0

  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.

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