Another Crab's Treasure

96%
Game Brain Score Based on 8,089 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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An undersea soulslike that's cute and compelling, though weirdly crass.
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Another Crab’s Treasure is a soulslike adventure set in a crumbling underwater world plagued by a mysterious curse. As Kril the hermit crab, you’ll need to wear the trash around you as shells to withstand attacks from enemies many times your size. Embark on an epic treasure hunt to buy back your repossessed shell, and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 8,089 reviews
story795 positive mentions
stability128 negative mentions
  • Another Crab's Treasure offers a unique and charming take on the souls-like genre, combining engaging combat mechanics with a humorous and heartfelt story.
  • The game features a vibrant art style and clever level design, encouraging exploration and rewarding players with hidden secrets and collectibles.
  • Accessibility options allow players to customize their experience, making it approachable for newcomers to the genre while still providing a satisfying challenge.
  • The platforming mechanics can feel clunky and imprecise at times, leading to frustrating moments during exploration and combat.
  • Some players experienced bugs and glitches, including issues with enemy AI and collision detection, which detracted from the overall experience.
  • The difficulty curve may feel inconsistent, with some bosses being significantly easier than others, potentially leading to a lack of challenge for seasoned souls-like players.
  • story1,486 mentions

    The story of "Another Crab's Treasure" is widely praised for its surprising depth and humor, blending lightheartedness with serious themes such as environmental degradation and capitalism. Players appreciate the engaging narrative that evolves from a simple quest to reclaim a stolen shell into a poignant commentary on societal issues, all while featuring charming characters and witty dialogue. The game's ability to balance fun and meaningful storytelling, along with its accessible gameplay, makes it a standout in the souls-like genre.

    • “The writing and world-building is some of the funniest stuff I've seen in a game, and yet they still manage to have a somewhat meaningful and relatable story and characters, while fully committing to having a 'souls-like' feeling story.”
    • “The story is surprisingly profound; I was expecting a souls-like story about despair and hopelessness, but I got a story about determination and finding hope.”
    • “The story is a solid 10/10, really touching.”
    • “The story is a little flimsy and the voice acting isn't perfect, but it's a tight little experience with lots to enjoy.”
    • “The story kept me motivated to keep playing, and the soulslike genre really helped the story thrive.”
    • “The story starts off simple but gets quite intense in the later stages.”
  • gameplay1,198 mentions

    The gameplay of "Another Crab's Treasure" is characterized by its unique shell mechanics, which add depth and variety to combat, allowing players to experiment with different playstyles. While the game offers engaging and fun mechanics, some players noted issues with the parry system and occasional clunkiness in controls, particularly during platforming sections. Overall, the gameplay is described as accessible yet challenging, making it a suitable entry point for newcomers to the soulslike genre while still providing enough complexity for veterans.

    • “The shell mechanics with all their little quirks is a fresh take on diversity.”
    • “The gameplay is amazing, the combat is smooth and crisp, I like that the attacks actually feel like they have weight behind them.”
    • “The shell mechanic is genius; it sets it apart from other games of its genre.”
    • “The gameplay gets tedious and boring, plenty of quality of life bugs and issues, really lacks polish... what a shame, I really wanted to love this game but I can't bring myself to finish it...”
    • “The shell-swapping mechanic is basically if your spells had to be changed out every few minutes which adds an excellent and super fun dynamic to combat (many boss arenas have shells in them so you can swap ad hoc).”
    • “The gameplay itself is just fine, but nothing to write home about.”
  • humor865 mentions

    The humor in "Another Crab's Treasure" is widely praised for its clever writing, vibrant puns, and engaging dialogue, often blending lightheartedness with darker themes. Players appreciate the game's ability to balance comedic elements with serious social commentary, particularly regarding environmental issues, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. Overall, the humor is described as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience, making it a delightful and memorable entry in the souls-like genre.

    • “The game uses its two main central themes, sealife and trash, to come up with ideas that are brilliant, hilarious, and gut-wrenching alike.”
    • “The humor of this game was on point.”
    • “The writing is both humorous and touching, not traditionally combined with this genre of game, but it works well.”
    • “When I try to pay attention to the plot, it is still dull and the jokes don't land. They are repetitive, with a few cute puns that are still not funny.”
    • “The writing is overall good, but it's a bit hard to tell if the tone of the game is supposed to be funny or serious. For me, many of the jokes don't land, and I'm not sure if that's my humor or if they weren't supposed to be jokes.”
    • “I love the game; the vibes are great, and it's a very good souls-like with a great story. However, I found the humor lacking.”
  • music487 mentions

    The music in "Another Crab's Treasure" has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and immersive soundtrack, which enhances the game's vibrant atmosphere and complements its whimsical yet challenging gameplay. Many players noted that the music effectively matches the various environments and boss battles, creating a memorable auditory experience that keeps them engaged throughout. While some critiques mention occasional repetitiveness or a lack of standout tracks, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a significant highlight of the game, contributing to its charm and appeal.

    • “The soundtrack is phenomenal, adding a rich layer of immersion to the game.”
    • “The music is amazing, seriously turn the sound up while playing.”
    • “The music throughout the game is full of bops and vibes.”
    • “The only serious weak point is the music, which is confusing.”
    • “But by comparison, all the music is so lackluster, and is so poorly mixed that it's hard to believe someone thought 'yeah, this is good, let's keep it this way.'”
    • “The music was kind of hit-or-miss, I think, which is a shame because of just how much a good OST can contribute to the quality of a game.”
  • graphics484 mentions

    The graphics of "Another Crab's Treasure" are widely praised for their charming, whimsical art style that evokes nostalgia for late 90s 3D platformers while maintaining a modern appeal. The vibrant, cartoonish visuals effectively contrast with the game's darker themes, creating an engaging and immersive underwater world. Despite some technical issues and a few simplistic graphical elements, the overall aesthetic is considered a highlight, drawing players into its delightful and humorous narrative.

    • “The art style is a work of beauty and cuteness.”
    • “The graphics are charming and vibrant, bringing the underwater world to life in a delightful way.”
    • “The visuals are gorgeous, the soundtrack is great, and the core gameplay is a blast.”
    • “During the final boss fight, I was stuck at 15fps, and lowering the graphics settings didn’t help, so I hope this will be addressed in future updates.”
    • “For the visuals, it is mixed for me; some areas looked beautiful, especially the early and end game areas, but there were areas that just looked either ugly or bad with nothing special about them.”
    • “The graphics are not good and the art style doesn't hold up in my opinion.”
  • emotional141 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its surprising depth and heartfelt storytelling, often evoking strong feelings of joy, sadness, and nostalgia among players. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend humor with poignant moments, resulting in a narrative that resonates deeply, making players laugh and cry throughout their journey. The combination of charming visuals, engaging characters, and meaningful themes, particularly around environmental issues and personal growth, contributes to its status as a uniquely touching experience in the souls-like genre.

    • “The story is beautiful and truly emotional.”
    • “I cried so much at the crab game.”
    • “This game made me feel a way I haven't felt in a long time.”
  • stability138 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting a variety of bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as falling through the world, getting stuck on terrain, and issues with enemy behavior. While some players found these bugs to be minor or even amusing, others felt they significantly impacted their experience, particularly during critical moments like boss fights. Overall, while the game is playable and enjoyable, it is clear that it requires further polishing to address the numerous stability issues.

    • “Runs great via Proton on Arch Linux when using an AMD GPU.”
    • “It's a great game; no glitches for me yet, 10 hours in the map is amazing.”
    • “It isn't bug-free as of writing, but it is far from the buggy messes that AAA games are putting out these days.”
    • “The problem is, the game has so much performance issues and glitches that my experience with it is being severely worse than it could.”
    • “It seems that I am playing a game in early access, enemies attacking me after being killed, camera glitches, platforming is so clunky for a game that relies heavily on platforming.”
    • “But this game is an absolute buggy mess.”
  • atmosphere107 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique blend of lightheartedness and darker themes, creating a whimsical yet haunting experience. Players appreciate the vibrant art style, engaging music, and expressive characters, which contribute to an immersive world that stands out from traditional soulslike games. Overall, the game successfully combines charm and depth, making it a delightful and captivating journey for players.

    • “The atmosphere and the writing were excellent.”
    • “The universe is fun and well built, the atmosphere is lighthearted for a soulslike; this is really something to look into.”
    • “The atmosphere is captivating, the characters are vibrant, and the gameplay is hella cool.”
    • “I have trouble with getting into most soulslike games due to their dark themes and atmosphere.”
    • “Didn't enjoy it sadly.. I found the combat very dull and the atmosphere even duller, and the sound design is very bad.”
    • “The right atmosphere is just not there, at least not for me.”
  • optimization61 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including inconsistent frame rates and frequent stuttering, even on capable hardware. While some users experienced smooth gameplay, particularly on handheld devices, others noted that the game struggles with performance in certain areas, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, it appears that the game requires further optimization and bug fixes to enhance playability across all platforms.

    • “Optimization is great; there was only one part where the game was a tad bit laggy, but it went away fairly quickly.”
    • “This game is fun, has a ton of play on words (which I find amusing), good graphics, and is optimized really well.”
    • “Beautiful visuals, charming character design, great performance, good dialogue that doesn't outstay its welcome, pretty solid enemy variety, great level design, and so much more.”
    • “The problem is, the game has so many performance issues and glitches that my experience with it is being severely worse than it could be.”
    • “This game's optimization is a joke.”
    • “Performance takes a hit no matter what setting I chose in graphics; I can barely maintain 30fps (my laptop can handle Atomic Heart at 60fps and Helldivers at a consistent 30 with higher than medium settings).”
  • grinding52 mentions

    Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some found that grinding for levels and resources was largely unnecessary to progress, others felt that certain boss encounters and repetitive enemy fights became tedious and frustrating, particularly in the latter stages of the game. The game offers a balance of challenge and accessibility, but many reviewers noted that prolonged play sessions could lead to boredom and a sense of tedium.

    • “I was able to gain levels I needed just by exploring and playing through bosses, no grinding necessary (at least, in my experience).”
    • “The variety is in the shells that you use on defense; they determine the speed at which you dodge, the magic you have, all while maintaining a Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom style durability system. Yet, unlike BOTW or TOTK, there's no farming for materials. The base currency, microplastics, similar to souls or blood echoes, covers everything.”
    • “I casually reached level 50 with no farming.”
    • “The game becomes grindy pretty quickly and my old man reflexes aren't the best for the boss fights which quickly become frustrating.”
    • “Gameplay gets tedious and boring, plenty of quality of life bugs and issues, really lacks polish... what a shame, I really wanted to love this game but I can't bring myself to finish it.”
    • “Making the last part of the game extremely tedious, sapping away all the fun of fighting the bosses.”
  • character development48 mentions

    Character development in the game is generally praised for its depth and richness, particularly highlighting the protagonist Kril's transformation from selfishness to heroism. Players appreciate the charming and unique character designs, which complement the engaging storytelling and humor throughout the game. However, some critiques mention inconsistencies in character growth, particularly with the final boss, suggesting that while many characters are well-developed, others lack significant evolution.

    • “The story is kind of mature about pollution in the ocean and Kril went through a lot of character development, making him from selfish to heroic.”
    • “The important characters were all charismatic and interesting, and I think that whoever is responsible for the character design should get a raise; Nemma's in particular is excellent.”
    • “The storyline, the character development not only of Kril but the rest too, going around exploring is really rewarding.”
    • “I played this game and was shocked to see a crab with better character development than Kratos.”
    • “The story is underwhelming at most; the protagonist is highly unlikable throughout the entire game. Even at the end, the character development is so little and so weirdly structured.”
    • “Unfortunately, there's literally no character development to be seen anywhere, including your character!”
  • replayability32 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a significant point of contention among players. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and potential for varied builds, many criticize the lack of a New Game Plus mode, memorable boss fights, and overall replay value, suggesting that it feels more like a one-time experience. Players express a desire for additional features, such as tougher difficulties or boss rematches, to enhance replayability.

    • “The branching paths, variety of shells, and absolute cacophony of game mechanics and ways to personalize your fighting scheme gives this game replayability and a good amount of time sinking that can leave you feeling accomplished after every trek, fighting a boss, and learning new skills.”
    • “Unique equipment like this adds replay value and variety.”
    • “Rather short game with a massive replayability potential; loved every second of it.”
    • “This game is a one-and-done with very little replay value, and boss fights are not particularly memorable or challenging at all.”
    • “My only criticism is that there's basically no replay value; you only get one weapon, you swap out shells constantly (so you never really pick one and roll with it), and leveling up doesn't make a huge difference in your character.”
    • “There is one big issue though, the game doesn't offer much replayability; for example, with one run I was able to get almost every trophy, there are not really different builds to try something new, and there is no new game plus as far as I know they are working on it.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for relying heavily on advertising and humor rather than providing an enjoyable gameplay experience, with some users feeling that the darker themes are not adequately represented in promotional materials. Overall, there is a call for improvements in gameplay mechanics to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Tighten up the controls and fix some of the more annoying jank, and we might have a solid game here. But right now, it's just coasting on the admittedly brilliant humor and advertising, and it isn't really all that enjoyable to actually play.”
    • “This game is much darker than the advertisements and reviews are letting on, and I love it.”
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Play time

15hMedian play time
16hAverage play time
8-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 32 analyzed playthroughs

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