Behind the scenes of Cuphead - a record breaking master piece. | Levels

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  • čas přidán 20. 01. 2019
  • 4 years, 3 world records, 1 family. Meet Studio MDHR: the makers of Cuphead. The game was built entirely by hand from their own home. With over 3 million copies sold, they reveal the untold tale behind their record-breaking game.
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Komentáře • 195

  • @Dr_Al_
    @Dr_Al_ Před 5 lety +534

    Imagine spending that many hours on a single project only to have it cancelled, or really negatively reviewed and forgotten...
    Indie developers really DO risk everything.

    • @TheMaan2008
      @TheMaan2008 Před 5 lety +4

      What’s good at least is they make so much money!!! And people still see the game :)

    • @TheMaan2008
      @TheMaan2008 Před 5 lety

      Dr_Al_ At least it would be an underrated game too! Aswell :)

    • @andrewherrera7735
      @andrewherrera7735 Před 2 lety +8

      People shouldn't take this as a guide. Hundreds of games are released on steam every month that get < 1000 downloads. They are lucky not to have ended up like that but it is a reminder that 'success' is rare.

    • @leeardamer
      @leeardamer Před 2 lety

      @@TheMaan2008 u sound hungry bro

    • @TheMaan2008
      @TheMaan2008 Před 2 lety

      @@leeardamer What??

  • @clinthoagland8280
    @clinthoagland8280 Před 5 lety +614

    I like that this video doesn't just focus on the brothers and brings up the fact that Maja Moldenhauer quit her job and bet everything on this game *while she was raising two little kids* which is for me one of the most astounding parts of the entire story. That takes...COURAGE.

    • @ladynikkie
      @ladynikkie Před 5 lety +14

      And all of the hard work truly paid off

    • @polarbeargloves
      @polarbeargloves Před 5 lety +14

      Now it seems like we're minimizing her husband's contribution. Let's just say they all did a good job.

    • @-Unidentified_Comment-
      @-Unidentified_Comment- Před 4 lety +8

      The brothers did the exact same thing and worked as hard and I mean I was their project but I will say yeah taking care of children during all of this is pretty outstanding and she did an *AMAZING* job at inking and art

    • @user-74652
      @user-74652 Před 4 lety +10

      Hell, I would say that all of this takes _stupidity_ rather than courage. I would never in a million years advise anyone to do what they did, because if just one little thing went wrong, they would be in a seriously horrible situation. Of course, I'm still glad they did it. If they just had that little bit of sense to go, "We have children to feed, we shouldn't be putting so much at stake for this", then this game would never have been made.

    • @Sahfarry
      @Sahfarry Před 3 lety

      Thats insane!

  • @liamcristello2591
    @liamcristello2591 Před 5 lety +240

    Imagine putting in this kind of Herculean effort into a game, the whole time not knowing whether it was even going to turn a profit? That's insane, all of these developers are incredible.

    • @joeekker6379
      @joeekker6379 Před 4 lety +2

      They must’ve been really confident

  • @zyker2156
    @zyker2156 Před 5 lety +200

    A fantastically passionate team. On their first attempt at making a game they made a borderline masterpiece. To see what their next game will be is genuinely interesting since most sequels surpass the first by a lot. If not a Cuphead 2 let's see what else they can make.

    • @Awsome2464
      @Awsome2464 Před 5 lety +13

      They keep implying that the DLC will be the final Cuphead adventure, yet they also said they'll continue to use traditional hand-drawn animation as long as it's financially possible. So I'm very curious to see what's next from MDHR!

    • @booploops22
      @booploops22 Před 4 lety

      @@BernatLunaMartinez Perhaps one day. For now I'm excited to see what else they can do with hand drawn games! Their first game has has sold 5 million by the end of September 2019. Sky's the limit!

    • @IW-ow9cp
      @IW-ow9cp Před 4 lety +1

      @@Awsome2464 Heavy doubt since Cupheads getting a show! Garantees we'll at least see some spin-off games.
      If they do another non Cuphead 2D game, I suppose it'll be another 2D platformer since hand drawn 3D platformers aren't very common, Unless they do a Paper Mario type thing.

  • @arcticwolf2968
    @arcticwolf2968 Před 5 lety +146

    This is the way true masterpieces are made

  • @richieinkwell
    @richieinkwell Před 5 lety +114

    These 3 and Tina Nawrocki are my heroes. Cuphead is the reason i am currently in school for animation. I can’t thank these guys enough. It’s such a passionate and fun game.

    • @Michaelsapoznik
      @Michaelsapoznik Před 4 lety

      How is that going? I am absolutely inspired as well and making an interactive musical story game. I have a 3 person team and I am looking for a passionate animator.

  • @megamatt1915
    @megamatt1915 Před 5 lety +67

    Cuphead is an example of developers being so dedicated to and focused on their work that it not only comes out as a great game, but a game that everyone will remember.

  • @kensmith2829
    @kensmith2829 Před 5 lety +24

    Cuphead isn't a game. It's a work of art.

  • @Saiyanryu
    @Saiyanryu Před 5 lety +67

    I'm glad Cuphead succeeded. I usually stick to fighting games exclusively, but out of my 24 years of living, Cuphead was the first "Adventure/Run & Gun" game I was really invested in (other than Pokemon up to Gen 4).
    Creating out of passion will always outdo creating solely for profit; that's why a lot of AAA games are flopping nowadays. I'm excited to see Studio MDHR's next big project.

  • @DramaticQuantom
    @DramaticQuantom Před 5 lety +43

    Guys I thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this amazing work of art. You guys gave me enough motivation to go after my dreams, You are the best!

  • @lostandtravellingwhentimes9260

    I love this game. The whole world needs to see it

  • @sebastiansanhueza9601
    @sebastiansanhueza9601 Před 3 lety +7

    The moment at 9:10 was lovely. But now I've played the game, I'm not sure whether she got fondly emotional or led PTSD emerge.

  • @unclesporkums
    @unclesporkums Před 5 lety +27

    Congrats to MDHR on the records and being the subject of the first episode!

  • @MsIceCream
    @MsIceCream Před 5 lety +89

    Cuphead has become a video game that has managed to reach the hearts of many people, and has called many people to the world of animation, among them me. This is a very good video that shows us that long but beautiful work that is Cuphead. Excuse me, but the animated gif that appears at minute 1:08 of Cuphead and Mugman was made by me. Could you please give me credit for that animated gif in the description?

  • @ordinarylittlebastard3248

    5:12
    Chad Moldenhauer's Idle Animation

  • @maddiedeakin-berry2324
    @maddiedeakin-berry2324 Před 4 lety +4

    My dad is actually a senior level artist for TT games who make the LEGO games, he’s been working there since 2005/6 when I was 4/5 years old and still does to this day as I’m currently 18 years of age.
    My dads first game was the first Indiana Jones game and I remember when he cane home and gave me a box of Lego, and being a big Lego fan, I ended created some things for him and still do now in which he puts into his levels, the first one was Lego Batman (which also started my obsession with Mark hamill’s Joker and batman in general) when I made jokers hand buzzer machine when you play as him in free play, in Lego Batman 3 my dads level was the the joker and Harley DLC and he Asked me to make jokers cake which you transform and build from the Batman one, and recently my dads level in dc supervillains was the position ivy level and I built the vines for him which again he then created in game.
    My dad still to this day has a drawing I did of Indiana Jones that I remember drawing for him of a scrap piece of red cardboard and he keeps it on his desk at work, and he brought me in to test his levels out for any bugs before they finalised it.
    I can’t tell you how much I relate to this and I absolutely love cup head, I myself am a huge fan on ppl the 1920’s -40’s in America and especially with cartoons from the 30’s/40’s (who framed roger rabbit and looney tunes being my favourite alongside Tom and Jerry and tex Avery cartoons), and just seeing this really hit me as this combines both my love for video games and 30’s/40’s cartoons.
    I actually draw and create props myself, but I’ve always drawn and created my own 30’s cartoon characters from since I was 4/5 playing my dads Lego games and still do now as we get them early, and I just love how these guys have worked so hard and invested so much into it and truly stuck to a traditional animation 30’s/40’s style to do it, I love the game so much guys and it truly hit home and relate so much to this. ❤️😊

  • @dengamleidiot
    @dengamleidiot Před 5 lety +13

    And now it’s coming for the Switch.
    What a time to be alive.

  • @KnavishCrayfish
    @KnavishCrayfish Před 5 lety +18

    One of the most inspirational teams and video games in my opinion. Fell in love with the concept of Cuphead the first moment I saw it and waited with bated breath for its release.
    Congratulations on all the success and praise you guys and girls have received, all totally deserved! I hope one day to make video games myself and how you talked about your relationship as brothers mirrors mine and my brother's!
    Thank you for all your hard work and passion!

  • @ReadyPlayerTomVR
    @ReadyPlayerTomVR Před 11 měsíci +1

    No studio deserves more respect, or praise in recent years then the 2 brothers, wife, and rest of the team at MDHR... Chasing dreams, hard workers, who make quality hand crafted passion projects, and do it right.. Treating the workers right, taking time to make it top quality. They're incredibly inspirational, and motivating. Cant wait to see what they're making next...
    To all the big studios rushing games out every year, that are copy and paste like the past 10 they made (Assassins Creed, COD, Madden, etc.) be more like MDHR. You might learn something.

  • @redbullgaming
    @redbullgaming  Před 5 lety +145

    Did you know that this game was entirely built by hand?

    • @Studiomdhr
      @Studiomdhr Před 5 lety +103

      Who would be crazy enough to make a game like that?!?!

    • @lostandtravellingwhentimes9260
      @lostandtravellingwhentimes9260 Před 5 lety +6

      Remarkable achievement

    • @AshkPunk
      @AshkPunk Před 5 lety +3

      I did but you never know how crazy it is till the devs talk about it. Why I love these kind of documentaries.

    • @MrPhantaze
      @MrPhantaze Před 5 lety

      Actually, the colors were made with computer

    • @lostandtravellingwhentimes9260
      @lostandtravellingwhentimes9260 Před 5 lety

      Only on some models. What about the water colour backgrounds?

  • @joeybu8152
    @joeybu8152 Před 5 lety +6

    I love Studio MDHR
    AND CUPHEAD!

  • @jestinjund9054
    @jestinjund9054 Před 5 lety +27

    Off topic...but damn, Chad and his wife are incredible looking people.

    • @russellmasc
      @russellmasc Před 5 lety +3

      Hes the Chad all the incels are scared of :P

    • @WarningBFG-isHiring
      @WarningBFG-isHiring Před 5 lety

      @@russellmasc Well, he is a Chad.

    • @russellmasc
      @russellmasc Před 5 lety +5

      @@WarningBFG-isHiring lol..the Cuphead Chad vs the virginal Fortniter

    • @exodusn2233
      @exodusn2233 Před 3 lety +2

      His name is Chad, the joke almost writes itself haha

  • @Deathbunny600
    @Deathbunny600 Před 5 lety +3

    This was amazing, thank you, Red Bull, for making this min doc.

  • @DanGheesling
    @DanGheesling Před 5 lety +12

    Very cool, I love Cuppers.

  • @mikey12bjm
    @mikey12bjm Před 4 lety +2

    7:12-7:20 I love that part and idk why, it’s just so cute

  • @letsgoblues21
    @letsgoblues21 Před 4 lety +3

    Not only is the game a masterpiece, but these people are truly amazing. this success couldn't have happened to better people. cant wait for the "epic" DLC

  • @chocoluv2717
    @chocoluv2717 Před 5 lety +13

    I'm so excited for the DLC!!♡♡♡♡
    ♡w♡
    Edit: I saw the 7:12 clip and It melted my heart!!♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

  • @taosila
    @taosila Před 5 lety +2

    Love you MDHR! One of the best studios in the biz to work with :D

  • @luke847
    @luke847 Před 5 lety +12

    You guys are wonderful.

  • @jaelynmoore1672
    @jaelynmoore1672 Před 5 lety +3

    Studio MDHR thank you for making Cuphead look awesome you guys deserve the spotlight Chad and Jared You two are the gods of video games. and Old cartoons jazzy music especially the designs and animation style too. And to my favorite designers Tina nawrocki Joseph Coleman and Jack Clark you guys are heroes real true heroes. So overall thank you guys for everything congratulations! You guys deserve Love and respect.

  • @Kosmicant
    @Kosmicant Před rokem +1

    this entire game is the sole reason ive put some much time and dedication into my passion of art and comic books. it just touched me on a level nothing else ever has, the amount of time and effort these people put into this game is incredible, they really put in all they had, they knew there was the possibility of it flopping or being negatively viewed, but they took a chance. seriously, thank you studio mdhr, you really inspired me

  • @Mohamed58290
    @Mohamed58290 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The two brothers in the game represent the two brothers who made the game thats why i like indie devs they really make a game and put love in it they bassist make a game they’d like

  • @mateopetitet2237
    @mateopetitet2237 Před 5 lety

    It's just amazing! Thank you!

  • @Forcoy
    @Forcoy Před 4 lety +3

    The cuphead book is REAL. I would pay thousands just to have a copy of it

  • @mustang10141980
    @mustang10141980 Před 4 lety

    I just bought and discovered this on Switch. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I grew up the same way, watching the same things. Now almost 40, this brings nostalgia to me. Thank you!

  • @wadeschmidtyy
    @wadeschmidtyy Před rokem +3

    Where’s the Fourth World Record? “Most Times To Throw Your Controller Into The Wall”

  • @selbie
    @selbie Před 5 lety +5

    Marija's rotating lightbox is blowing my mind right now.

  • @CHANCEL3R
    @CHANCEL3R Před 5 lety +3

    Let's here it for Studio MDHR!

  • @scarletscarlet800
    @scarletscarlet800 Před 5 lety +6

    So excited for the upcoming dlc! Instant purchase!

  • @KXT_SerenaKokoro
    @KXT_SerenaKokoro Před 3 lety +1

    This Makes Me Wanna Cry, I Love The Game So Much

  • @beefknuckles
    @beefknuckles Před 4 lety +1

    Wow... not a normal dev team at all. I have so much respect for them. Love these people!

  • @TheMonyarm
    @TheMonyarm Před 4 lety +9

    We need buyable versions of the physical props, especially the book.

  • @tlove21
    @tlove21 Před 5 lety +2

    Have idea, put in pot, stir without end in sight. Success!! Awesome work!!

  • @anasshahid224
    @anasshahid224 Před rokem

    So much hard work and passion went into making Cuphead, masterpiece game 👏

  • @poposterous236
    @poposterous236 Před 5 lety

    I'm melting. That was great.

  • @CcMusicAndMore
    @CcMusicAndMore Před 3 lety +2

    You guys beat Wario Land SHAKE IT!

  • @renatoborba1987
    @renatoborba1987 Před 5 lety +2

    More than deserved, played and beat with my wife, literally a lifetime experience, one of the best games i've ever played.

    • @renatoborba1987
      @renatoborba1987 Před 3 lety

      @OctagonalSM64 Well said sir, it's THE game my daughter love too!

  • @oldrixe4768
    @oldrixe4768 Před rokem

    Just perfect.

  • @jakelevinson7802
    @jakelevinson7802 Před 4 lety

    That was so heartwarming

  • @justyyohan9423
    @justyyohan9423 Před 5 lety

    looking forward for the next videos red bull ^_^

  • @teal_indigo9105
    @teal_indigo9105 Před 5 lety

    Fricken love it

  • @ConnorM2010_
    @ConnorM2010_ Před 3 lety +1

    9:26 ok, yup, the devs are definitely Canadian

  • @AlexLiraDesign
    @AlexLiraDesign Před 5 lety

    I was thrilled with the story! I am gratified when I see people doing what they love as their work, as this creates a better world. I want to buy a copy once I get a job! kkkkk God bless you all

  • @SCr_20
    @SCr_20 Před rokem

    wow just wow!!

  • @artended
    @artended Před 5 lety

    Everything about this game is out there

  • @ZimZum117
    @ZimZum117 Před 5 lety

    if you have a Xbox One or a PC you have to buy this beauty. I Love you Cuphead

  • @blitz4506
    @blitz4506 Před 5 lety

    This inspires me to become both an animator and game designer

  • @toby-wan
    @toby-wan Před 5 lety +13

    So. Many. Cuts. I love that this series is happening, but please don't cut your docs like it's one long trailer.

  • @ralphcalzada4767
    @ralphcalzada4767 Před 2 lety

    amazing

  • @therealmegabros
    @therealmegabros Před 3 lety

    Amazing

  • @Dornpunzel
    @Dornpunzel Před 2 lety

    Their families must be so freaking proud of their boys.

  • @wobblewokgaming655
    @wobblewokgaming655 Před 2 lety

    Those kids are gonna do incredible things when they grow up. I just know it.

  • @EvilLink88
    @EvilLink88 Před 3 lety

    Just completed the game. Felt great but also sad it was ending

  • @Hubert99999
    @Hubert99999 Před 4 lety +1

    I wonder what artstyle theyll go for, for their next ip! If not that oldschool style then maybe some retro 80/90’s anime and animation style

  • @JoshuaPrime
    @JoshuaPrime Před 4 lety

    How much you guys bet there's going to be a cup head 2 because of the success of this amazing masterpiece

  • @chopytroncosooficial1933
    @chopytroncosooficial1933 Před 4 lety +4

    7:12 like please

  • @cagneycarnation2524
    @cagneycarnation2524 Před měsícem

    "I never wanna work that hard again"
    Me: *Aww man*

  • @NarcissistEater
    @NarcissistEater Před 3 lety +1

    Bro, the editor of this video slammed like 2 cases of Red Bull before cutting all these 2 second shots together....

  • @comedicjune4365
    @comedicjune4365 Před 3 lety +3

    Why is there any dislikes on this video?

  • @joshirby6659
    @joshirby6659 Před 3 lety

    The game is great and I’m totally content with the dlc delays , I know studio mdhr has good intentions. I bet the Netflix show will be good

  • @bamboozled2046
    @bamboozled2046 Před 5 lety

    *IT GIVES YOU WINGS!*

  • @Kingbehoopin
    @Kingbehoopin Před 4 lety

    what were they using to make animation videos like idle on ms chalice

  • @itsaleexx98
    @itsaleexx98 Před 5 lety

    Fantastic Game cube head is my favourite favorite game

  • @sonnybrown4758
    @sonnybrown4758 Před 5 lety

    A shout out to the animators by name would have been nice. I know they put a lot of hard work in.

  • @oliviertimothyhotmagabesia9506

    Im waitingvfor the next game that studio mhdr make

  • @vasilystepin7620
    @vasilystepin7620 Před rokem

    1:17 I want those mugs mainly the mug man one so badly where can I find one I have looked for a while and can’t find one

  • @incriveldinossauro5282
    @incriveldinossauro5282 Před 8 měsíci

    7:11 até 7:27 é minha parte favorita.
    É simplesmente adorável.

  • @uffu2490
    @uffu2490 Před 6 měsíci

    I love how indie devs are outpacing (most) major studios in terms of quality.

  • @ladynikkie
    @ladynikkie Před 5 lety +4

    Switch users get ready to wallop!

  • @botanictitanium3960
    @botanictitanium3960 Před 5 lety +3

    Is that an early version of the squid at 2:19!?

  • @sarahcruz2103
    @sarahcruz2103 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful. I really do wish they showed the coding process as well. Coding those animations to trigger when they should not to mention the other 90% of stingy coding patience it takes to build a proper Game Controller is video worthy too. Though I do understand the main focus of the game is the traditional artwork in general just as a coder myself I would have loved to see a small bit of the nerd staring at computer monitors with those bloodshot eyeballs at 3am. ☺
    Im just nitpicking.. Brillian work! Gives the rest of us Indies hope for our bleeding fingertips 😆💝
    I'm actually in the early stages of designing my own classic influenced game..🤞

  • @MessiMessiLionelLionel

    I NEED THAT BOOK MY MAN PLS

  • @raulvargas4060
    @raulvargas4060 Před 4 lety

    They were playing 3rd Strike!

  • @Legato-2057
    @Legato-2057 Před 5 lety +3

    Shout out to Rossatron for the recommendation.

  • @madscientistb8865
    @madscientistb8865 Před 4 lety +1

    When. is the new game come out

  • @VilaToro64
    @VilaToro64 Před 4 lety +1

    Geez I hope they gave all thanks to God for letting this game be successful because what they did financial wise was really risky

  • @PacDork
    @PacDork Před 5 lety +9

    It's the only game I'd consider getting an Xbox for ....buuuuut still holding out hope they'll port it to Switch eventually. :)

    • @ViktorKruger99
      @ViktorKruger99 Před 5 lety

      I really don't understand Switch owners, they argue they have the best console and the best games on the market, but yet they are begging for games everywhere, Im starting to think that system doesnt have games just like the Vita.

    • @PacDork
      @PacDork Před 5 lety +3

      Victor Kruger LOL not begging. Cuphead just fits with the type of games Switch owners like. 2D, retro, cute. I can live without it, though. My Switch backlog is crazy. I have over 100 games. The system has over 1000 games. It’s nothing like Vita. Does Vita have anything a Zelda, Mario, Mario Kart, Splatoon, ARMS, etc?

    • @C0disius
      @C0disius Před 5 lety +1

      you can play it on the pc too

    • @PacDork
      @PacDork Před 5 lety

      Cody Ledbetter PC’s are for email, porn, and breaking in a week. Consoles are for games. :) :) :)

    • @un80rns
      @un80rns Před 5 lety

      PacDork bullshit! I finished Cuphead on steam with steam controller on TV screen.

  • @alialmisbaa8060
    @alialmisbaa8060 Před 4 lety

    Does anybody know the name of the intro music?

  • @MaxAndrew
    @MaxAndrew Před 5 lety +1

    I didn’t know the company was located in a house. Until now.

  • @thefoxsaysmeow
    @thefoxsaysmeow Před 2 lety

    5:13 The Bugha dance 😂

  • @FuncaliciousFeet
    @FuncaliciousFeet Před 5 lety +1

    Red Bull is publishing Movies and all kind of media, why won't you publish video games as well? I'd love to see some adrenaline rush extreme sport game in skate or snowboarding genre. At the moment there is no such game for current gen consoles / Pc. You could fill that empty spot in gaming industry and gain further relevance.

  • @Thuriazs
    @Thuriazs Před 5 lety

    I love the fact that you did this, Cuphead is my favorite game of 2017. And this family seems absolutely wonderful, makes me wanna buy three more copies.
    But the editing in this feature is nauseating.

  • @plackeracki18
    @plackeracki18 Před 4 lety

    Did Did Did....
    Did Cuphead Came to Life?

  • @elegaming7442
    @elegaming7442 Před rokem +1

    I wonder if chad and Jared is cuphead and mugman and Maja is ms. Chalice

  • @AndreasReinholdSchweiz
    @AndreasReinholdSchweiz Před 5 lety +2

    Still hoping for some Switch love XD would fit perfect on it,.

    • @DarkCreed
      @DarkCreed Před 3 lety +1

      Love sometimes takes a while. But it arrives all the same.

  • @TopCat0601
    @TopCat0601 Před 5 lety

    3:54 My thoughts on playing Cuphead.

  • @user-fy7un8tk3i
    @user-fy7un8tk3i Před 5 lety +1

    Oh hey are Second look at Ms Chalices Animations

  • @calossaldarriaga5558
    @calossaldarriaga5558 Před 4 lety

    Oye podrían subir un video de de un tráiler cuphead maker 2
    ahí llegaré la foto que corren h los personajes y los jefes y enemigo

  • @pokipiezzz
    @pokipiezzz Před 3 lety +1

    I need a house tour

  • @nickvermut4245
    @nickvermut4245 Před 5 lety

    Очень круто!