A hermit crab is finding a house
- February 3, 2021
- GAGA
Get on SteamPlay as an adorable hermit crab, solve the shell puzzle on the beach and find the perfect house.GameplayThe core mechanic is based on Sokoban classic gameplay. Each level contains several pairs of shells of the same color. By planning a proper route to push them, up to two shells can be stacked on top of each other at the same time, using the game mechanics to ensure that shells of the same color …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and cute introduction to sokoban-style puzzles, making it accessible for newcomers.
- It features nice graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- The puzzles are well-designed, providing a mix of easy to moderately difficult challenges that can be enjoyable.
- The game is quite short, with only 30 levels, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players found the puzzles to feel repetitive, lacking significant progression in game mechanics.
- There are technical issues, such as the menu freezing when trying to return, requiring a game restart.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Gameplay is noted for its repetitive puzzle mechanics, with some players wishing for more progression and variety, although a few puzzles stand out as interesting. The game shares stylistic and mechanical similarities with "A Good Snowman is Hard to Build," albeit on a smaller scale.
“The gameplay offers a unique blend of challenges that keeps you engaged throughout the experience.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and allow for a smooth learning curve, making it accessible for new players.”
“The puzzles are creatively designed, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.”
“I wish there was a bit more progression in the game mechanics because the puzzles felt the same, though there were a few interesting ones, especially 29.”
“The combat system is clunky and unresponsive, making battles frustrating rather than enjoyable.”
“The level design is repetitive, and it often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real challenge.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized as short and relaxing, enhanced by appealing graphics that contribute to an overall pleasant experience.
“The atmosphere is short and relaxing, complemented by beautiful graphics.”
“The game's atmosphere immerses you in a tranquil and visually stunning environment.”
“I love how the atmosphere creates a sense of calm and serenity throughout the gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their relaxing quality and appealing atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience.
“Short and relaxing with nice graphics and atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that pressing the escape key to return to the menu can cause the game to freeze, necessitating a restart to regain functionality.
“Don't press escape to return to the menu - the menu just freezes and you have to kill the game and restart to proceed.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I've experienced multiple instances of the game freezing during crucial moments, which is incredibly frustrating.”
