Mini Review The Cub PS5 Short Platformer Oozes Style
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One of the toughest things about making a 2D platformer must simply be making it stand out amongst the thousands of others. The Cub, from Golf Club Wasteland team Demagog Studio, at least gives itself a leg up in that regard, then, with stylised visuals, a moody soundtrack, and a persistent radio show that plays over the whole game. It's a good look overall, but unfortunately, the platforming can't match it.
Unlike the putting puzzles of the developer's previous title, The Cub is a one-hit-one-kill platformer with little to call its own. You'll go through the routine of jumping, sliding, moving objects, and handling a few stealth sections for less than three hours. While the game markets itself as being challenging, checkpoints are generally very forgiving so you never lose more than a few seconds of progress — save for a few set pieces that put you back at the start.
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