The Cub
Demagog Studio · 2024 · Singleplayer, Post-apocalyptic, Story Rich, Precision Platformer, Soundtrack
PC
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About The Cub
Challenging platform parkour inspired by classic SEGA games of the 90s - The Jungle Book, Aladdin, Lion King – but with modern twists and ideas. Platform parkour through the remains of humanity. Outwit evolved wildlife and dangerous hybrid flora. Crack environmental puzzles that keep you guessing. And stay one step ahead of the wicked humans who pursuing you in a twisted apocalyptic safari hunt.
After the Great Ecological Catastrophe, the ultrarich flee to Mars and leave the rest to perish. But among them a small child who developed immunity to the hostile planet remains. Decades pass and those on Mars venture back to Earth to do recon. When they spot a small human child, The Cub, they immediately try to capture it. This sets off a journey of escape, exploration and discovery through the urban ruins of humanity coupled with frantic cat and mouse chases.
Explore the ruins of humanity after the Great Ecological Catastrophe wipes out most of the civilization and leaves our remains to be reclaimed by an evolved mother nature. The story and clues of how and why humanity fell are strewn throughout the world. Crumbling brutalist tower blocks and abandoned genetics labs. Depleted chemical mines and overgrown battlefields. Each level has a story to tell.
Accompanying you on the journey is Radio Nostalgia From Mars, a custom soundtrack that’ll crash land into your psyche. Sink into thought-provoking survivor stories from the few ultrarich living on Mars, while a smooth-voiced radio DJ keeps the show moving with a collection of chill apocalypse-wave tunes.
Meticulously drawn and stylized to look like the classic animated films of the late 90s - Atlantis, Tarzan, Road to El Dorado - while also taking a page from Samurai Jack’s creator Genndy Tartakovsky's critically acclaimed series, Primal.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
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Good game, Very frustrating in places. You will Die a lot. A bit on the short side, but bargain on sale.
Not easy to review. Game is very very short, story is very basic and the cooperate criticism is so much on the nose ("Fakebook" really?) Mechanics are very basic and dont really evolve through the game if you get this game in a sale try it out but full price is just not justified by the lack of content
Some of the levels are poorly designed, but overall this is a reminder of how good simple games can be. Absolutely worth the $ to pick it up and give a quick playthrough. Hopefully the company improves on their in house testing and game design in years to come (last 3 levels were 2 infuriatingly poorly designed ones and 1 milketoast final level, rest of game was awesome.)
incredible game & shade
My gosh, this game is so much fun! The platforming is tight and responsive and it is such a blast maneuvering through the various levels! I was concerned it would be too difficult for me, since it was tagged as precision platforming but I found it challenging but not too difficult! I also enjoyed picking up all the optional collectibles, as well, as they can add to either the lore or to our main character's personality, which is nice! But let's talk about the real star of this game, the soundtrack! The game features an in-universe radio station that the cub is always tuned in to. It's such a clever idea and the music itself adds a unique, one-of-a-kind vibe that I have never heard anywhere else! There is so many clever moments to make the radio feel like a real, tangible part of this world, like entering certain buildings cuts the radio feed, like you stepped outside of satellite range or swimming underwater has the audio muffled! I really freaking enjoyed this game and its fantastic soundtrack! 10/10
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