Cookie Cutter

"They say never to judge a video game by its graphics but, when it comes to Cookie Cutter that is easy to do. The 2D visuals and animation in this game are simply outstanding. Perhaps, with some hefty patching, the …"

"Cookie Cutter isn&s;t just another metroidvania. Like so many others, he manages to find his place with ideas and his own aesthetic, which does not "contain itself" and lets its gore and hyperviolent touch flow, with a cheeky and punk …"

"There is a lot to love about Cookie Cutter, and I think players who play the game after reading this will have an even better experience than I did. This is of course due to some early launch bugs that …"

"Cookie Cutter is hyper-violent translation of old-school Metroidvanias that gracefully does not allow itself to get bogged down with convoluted modern flourishes. Exploration tools drop the player into a satisfying progression loop that doesn’t rely on random elements and combat …"

"Cookie Cutter delivers everything and more of what he intended with his proposal. With a good story, dynamic combat, and a wealth of visual details, the game wins you over from the start and makes you want to play "just …"

"A fairly classic Metroidvania in its gameplay formula, but artistically above average and embellished with a cast that wouldn&s;t look out of place in an Anime. Some balance issues don&s;t stop it from being a highly enjoyable title and telling …"

"Cookie Cutter is a bloody, splashy metroidvania that makes aesthetic presentation, combative exhilaration, and narrative anxieties its trump cards. As a debut title, Subcult Joint&s;s work knows how to distinguish itself, thanks to an overall care that is evidently over …"

"Cookie Cutter, Subcult Joint&s;s debut game, fills our hands with pieces of meat, metal and guts in a highly stylized metroidvania, with frenetic and colorful combat. The story is a classic tale of revenge, but one that lends itself to …"

"Cookie Cutter stays true to the tried and tested metroidvania recipe."

"I respect Subcult Joint’s ambition, and there’s definite heart and energy behind Cookie Cutter. But passion doesn’t always result in captivating gameplay, and at a time when great Metroidvanias are everywhere, the bar for quality is only getting higher. Next …"

"My overall impression of Cookie Cutter is that it’s an excellent Metroidvania and certainly one of the best to be released in recent years. The Overkill Edition on Nintendo Switch looks and runs great, and while I have little doubt …"

"If you are a Metroidvania fan, you can give Cookie Cutter a chance and immerse yourself in its colourful world with plenty of gore. But keep in mind that there are some features that fail in terms of gameplay mechanics."

"Cookie Cutter is a spectacular romp, and I had a blast in my 15+ hours. It’s not reinventing the wheel or changing the definition of a Metroidvania, but it is nailing the term with gusto. The hiccups I did notice, …"

"It’s a shame that Cookie Cutter is so utterly off-putting because the core gameplay is tight and flexible to foster inventive combos. Level design flows nicely for the most part and it seems like the developer truly understands what a …"

"Setting aside some naivety and technical aspects that require immediate attention, Cookie Cutter is a Metroidvania that will provide you with hours of wholesome fun, intense and blood-pumping battles, and a story that, despite its apparent simplicity, hides beneath its …"

"Cookie Cutter is a compelling yet rough Metroidvania experience that is bound to keep you entertained for hours on end. In its current state it&s;s undeniably rough around the edges, but, with a few patches here and there it&s;s bound …"

"Cookie Cutter&s;s real downfall comes from its lack of innovations. While a new Metroid game might not need to add much in terms of new ways to interact with things, fresh faces on the scene should be doing something to …"

"While rough in places, Cookie Cutter manages to brawl its way to the top thanks to a strong combat system and wonderfully-bad attitude. The story and world-building are surprisingly well done, and Cherry is a strong hero despite being on …"

"Cookie Cutter is a bloody blast! Its punk rock attitude seeps through to help the game stand out amongst the crowd. Platforming and combat are tight which makes the moment-to-moment gameplay feel great. There’s an overuse of certain gameplay segments …"

"While there are some nice visuals, story progression and gameplay tend to drag its feet at times. Still worth a taste-test, however."

"Cookie Cutter is a good Metroidvania, elevated by some pretty stellar graphics. Don&s;t expect to walk through this one - the game raises the difficulty in response to your character powering up. A lot of value here for the asking …"

"Cookie Cutter is a fantastic game with excellent RPG elements, fighting mechanics that are a healthy mix of fun and challenging, and an artistic style that adds dimension and character to an already very well-made world. The sound does nothing …"

"Cookie Cutter looks incredibly good, offers a huge world full of hidden nooks and crannies, and the gameplay isn&s;t bad either. However, there are some design flaws where the game tries to be something it&s;s not. This leads to unnecessary …"

"My Cherry Amour"

"Despite some minor missteps, Cookie Cutter is easily one of the best Metroidvania games of this year, and an absolute must-play."

"I haven’t had this much fun in Metroidvania since Metroid: Dread. For that sentiment alone, the twenty-ish hours I spent inside this insidious Megastructure is completely justified."

"With the Metroidvania genre seemingly being one of the most popular right now, fans are stacked with choices when it comes to what to play. And while Cookie Cutter might not be at the top of the pile, it does …"

"Cookie Cutter’s artwork and fast-paced combat are a delight but a lackluster story that fails to capitalize on its potential as well as genre generic mechanics do little to help it stand out."

"Fulfilling the promise of elaborate traditional animations, Cookie Cutter aims at the target of the metroidvania formula without the intention of innovating it. It&s;s a precise, debauched and bloody hit, without a doubt, but it still leaves the feeling that …"

"Despite some occasional frustrations, Cookie Cutter is a gory, gorgeous, and bloody good Metroidvania."

"An excellent metroidvania that will surely appeal to all fans of the genre – except those who expect fresh ideas and interesting stories from such games."