History YMMV / Cuphead

** Esther Winchester from ''Delicious Last Course'' shares a similar fate to poor Wally: [[spoiler:the transition to her third phase has her vaccum suck ''her'' up, then suddenly turn into an ACME-branded cooker, which turns her into a living mass of sausage links that spits steaks at you while flying cans of beans get in your way. Then in her fourth phase, she's packed into a can of [[DeveloperCameo M-D-H-R brand]] sausage links... and ''then'' the sausage links burst out of the can to act as obstacles as the picture of Esther on it spits hot peppers at you. Finally, when she's defeated for good, the angelic spirits of the sausages in the can fly out, alternately praying, holding her hat, and ''playing a banjo''.]]

** Back when the game was Xbox/PC exclusive, this decision sparked a broken base. Was it a smart idea that allowed Microsoft have another game license of its own, or should've it also been released on other platforms so that their followers can get a chance to play it at launch? Of particular contention was the original intent to release on other platforms, then Microsoft essentially bought the whole thing out from under everyone else. While the additional cash did allow for the immense content expansion into the final game, many were still disappointed. Mitigated by the fact that the PC Windows version isn't exclusive to Windows Store (in fact, it's also available on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} and Platform/GOGDotCom), allowing Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and non-Store using Windows 10 users to buy and play the game. Even more when the game was later released for Mac, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and lastly in 2020, UsefulNotes/PlayStation4.

** Many fans knew the Windows Store exclusivity for the computer versions will not last long, before ''Cuphead'' gets a release in both UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} and Platform/{{GOG|DotCom}}.

* PolishedPort: Bar some slightly longer loading times and some minor lag during more intense sections, the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch port is practically a flawless port of the game, that is portable to boot.

** And to an extent, ''VideoGame/{{Parodius}}''. Both are NintendoHard CuteEmUp games started out on Microsoft platforms[[note]]''Parodius'' started out on UsefulNotes/{{MSX}}, while ''Cuphead'' started out on Xbox One and Windows, both Spiritual Successors to MSX[[/note]], and share some other similarities as well. Also, like ''Contra'', ''Parodius''' future is uncertain given by Konami's executive meddling, so ''Cuphead'' could be a spiritual VideoGameRemake of ''Parodius'' for [[UsefulNotes/TheEighthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames eighth-generation gaming systems]].

** Ollie Bulb, the second of the Root Pack, who upon arrival seemingly looks for the recently defeated Sal Spudder and whose power happens to be OcularGushers. He's probably the only boss of the game who doesn't outright mock you when you lose to him. At least, you can leave him alone and let him depart in peace after the 1.2 update.

** Back when the game was Xbox/PC exclusive, this decision sparked a broken base. Was it a smart idea that allowed Microsoft have another game license of its own, or should've it also been released on other platforms so that their followers can get a chance to play it at launch? Of particular contention was the original intent to release on other platforms, then Microsoft essentially bought the whole thing out from under everyone else. While the additional cash did allow for the immense content expansion into the final game, many were still disappointed. Mitigated by the fact that the PC Windows version isn't exclusive to Windows Store (in fact, it's also available on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} and Website/{{G|oodOldGames}}OG), allowing Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and non-Store using Windows 10 users to buy and play the game. Even more when the game was later released for Mac, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and lastly in 2020, UsefulNotes/PlayStation4.

** Many fans knew the Windows Store exclusivity for the computer versions will not last long, before ''Cuphead'' gets a release in both UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} and Website/{{GOG|DotCom}}.

* CreepyAwesome: The Howling Aces' airship. On one hand, it's an enormous, metal monstrosity with a doglike face that includesHollow, black eyes and razor sharp teeth. It also worms around in an unnatural way. On the other hand, it's a giant freakin' airship with laser guns, and it is quite possibly one of the most visually impressive animated objects in the game.

* EvilIsSexy:
** Downplayed with Cala Maria, who is just antagonistic rather than downright evil like the other Runaway Debtors, but she this in her Merdusa form according to the fans and the fanart.
** Even though he's just a guy with Dice for head, there is a good amount of fans who find King Dice attractive due being both suave in personality and a snazzy dresser.

** Rumor Honeybottoms is one of the least popular bosses, and possible the only one to be outright disliked. Her fight is plagued with [[LuckBasedMission random platforms,]] like those in the Grim Matchstick boss fight, but going upwards, and at her final phase, she flies down to the bottom of the screen, practically making the Chaser shot mandatory. While Grim was able to become an EnsembleDarkHorse due to his cool design and likeable personality, Rumor isn’t considered to have either of those things, and as a result, has very few fans.

** Altough it's a common assumption that Cuphead and Mugman are children, this has [[VagueAge never been excliplty confirmed]]. While the writer did refer to them as adolescents, this still doesn't preclude the possibility they're 18 or 19. The novel "Cuphead in Carnival Chaos" ''does'' potray them as elementary schoolers, but it's not confirmed canon.

** Many fans call Dr. Kahl "Dr. Robotnik" and the gem he uses to make his BulletHell attack pattern the "Chaos Emerald" in reference to the ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'' series (and because the gem he holds out looks a lot like one).