Another Crab's Treasure

Another Crab’s Treasure is a game full of ideas, and one that deserves to put indie developer Aggro Crab well and truly on the map.

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Another Crab's Treasure is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Aggro Crab and was released on April 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

A soulslike adventure set in a crumbling underwater world.

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story1.1k positive mentions

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The game features innovative mechanics, particularly the shell system, which adds depth and variety to combat and enhances the overall gameplay experience.
The charming aesthetics, engaging story, and clever humor create a whimsical atmosphere that resonates with players, making it enjoyable and memorable.
The emotional depth of the narrative, tackling themes of environmentalism and personal growth, surprises players and adds a heartfelt layer to the gameplay.

Controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during combat and platforming sections, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from performance issues, including bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, making it feel unpolished and inconsistent.
Replayability is limited due to a lack of significant customization options and the absence of a New Game Plus mode, leaving players with little incentive to return after completion.

story
2,172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Another Crab's Treasure" is a charming and whimsical journey that follows Kril, a hermit crab on a quest to reclaim his stolen shell, while also tackling deeper themes of capitalism and environmentalism. Players appreciate the humor and clever writing, which balance lighthearted moments with poignant reflections, making the narrative engaging and relatable. While some find the story straightforward, it evolves into a more complex tale that resonates emotionally, particularly in its later stages, and is complemented by vibrant visuals and enjoyable gameplay mechanics.
- “The story starts simple—just a little crab trying to reclaim his shell after taxes take it—but it evolves into something deeper.”
- “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 engaging enough, with a heartfelt message about pollution and survival that caught me off guard.”
- “The story is kinda bland.”
- “Regarding the story, I dislike the game's clichéd narrative techniques and plot devices, and I'm not fond of the so-called 'values' it attempts to convey.”
- “The story falls rather short and I was not happy with the ending.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Another Crab's Treasure" is a mixed bag, featuring innovative mechanics like the shell system that adds depth and variety to combat, alongside traditional souls-like elements such as parrying and dodging. While many players appreciate the charming aesthetics and humor, some criticize the controls for feeling clunky and unresponsive at times, leading to frustration during combat and platforming sections. Overall, the game offers a unique twist on the genre, making it accessible for newcomers while still providing challenges for veterans, though it suffers from occasional bugs and design inconsistencies.
- “The mechanics are fun and innovative with a handful of different playstyles.”
- “The shell system adds a cool aesthetic while also adding a lot of diversity to the gameplay.”
- “Amazing game, challenging and engaging gameplay and a story that hooks you in till the very end.”
- “The controls don't feel right... it just doesn't feel responsive enough for the type of gameplay.”
- “Exploration is below average, combat isn't enjoyable and the shell swapping mechanic after a while turns into a chore.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and choppy, and I encountered some bugs during the game, such as being thrown much farther than I should by some enemies, and sometimes some actions wouldn't respond the moment I pressed the buttons.”
humor
1,209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Another Crab's Treasure" is widely praised for its clever writing, vibrant puns, and charming dialogue, which often blends lightheartedness with darker themes. Players appreciate the game's ability to balance comedic elements with serious social commentary, particularly regarding environmental issues and capitalism. While the humor resonates well with many, some find it hit-or-miss, with certain jokes feeling repetitive or not landing as intended. Overall, the game is celebrated for its unique approach to the soulslike genre, infusing it with a refreshing sense of fun and whimsy.
- “The humor in this game is great, lots of sassy matter-of-fact stuff in here, and replacing traditional swears with sea-based ones was very cute.”
- “The game is so funny and creative and it had me staring at the credits all the way through.”
- “The writing is funny, charming, and self-aware.”
- “Wasn't funny the first time, still not funny 20 hours later.”
- “The dialogue appears to be written by a teen with crude and unfunny humor that preaches some sort of agenda constantly through all the characters.”
- “When I try to pay attention to the plot, it is still dull and the jokes don't land, being repetitive with a few cute puns that are still not funny.”
graphics
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The graphics of "Another Crab's Treasure" have received mixed feedback, with many players praising its vibrant, cartoonish art style that evokes nostalgia and charm reminiscent of classic platformers. However, some users noted performance issues, including low-quality textures and frame rate drops, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, while the aesthetic is generally well-received for its creativity and appeal, technical shortcomings detract from the experience for some players.
- “The art style is charming—reminiscent of something like a 3D platformer from the Nintendo 64 era—but with souls-like mechanics layered on top.”
- “The graphics are cute and colorful: think Finding Nemo, with a combination of cutesy and still grounded in some reality.”
- “The visuals are wonderful, the soundtrack is a bop, and while I've had a healthy number of deaths to run of the mill enemies and bosses alike, I don't feel discouraged by it.”
- “The graphics and textures are really blurry or low quality for some reason and look like a PS3 game from 15 years ago if you look at them for more than a second, even though I was playing on the highest settings.”
- “The graphics aren't anything to write home about and the dithering effect (making stuff close to the camera partially see-through) is quite poorly done.”
- “The graphics are not good and the art style doesn't hold up in my opinion.”
music
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The music in "Another Crab's Treasure" has received widespread acclaim for its charm and ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, with many players praising its catchy and fitting tracks that complement the underwater setting and gameplay. While some found the soundtrack to be repetitive or lacking in standout pieces, the overall consensus highlights its effectiveness in creating an engaging experience, particularly during boss fights. The combination of whimsical melodies and emotional themes contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a notable aspect for players.
- “The music and art direction is cute and charming, with a good story to tell.”
- “The music is beautiful and exactly what it needed to be for a game like this.”
- “The soundtrack is phenomenal, adding a rich layer of immersion to the game.”
- “A few boss and area themes stand out positively, like the expired grove, but overall the soundtrack becomes repetitive, forgettable, and occasionally distracting.”
- “The music leans to being slightly positive (maybe 6/10?) but there are extremely limited tracks and it gets very repetitive very fast.”
- “The one complaint I really have is the music left me wanting more.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is a standout feature, with many players expressing surprise at its depth and heartfelt storytelling. Despite its whimsical exterior, the narrative tackles serious themes such as environmentalism and personal growth, often leading to genuine emotional responses, including tears during pivotal moments. The combination of humor, relatable characters, and poignant moments creates a uniquely touching experience that resonates deeply with players.
- “This game's story is one of the only ones to actually make me cry, as a person who usually doesn't get emotional over video games.”
- “Unexpectedly made me cry at the end, bringing the cheeky side characters into deep emotional bonds.”
- “The story is beautiful and truly emotional.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting a significant number of bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as clipping through terrain, awkward hitboxes, and occasional crashes. While some users found these issues manageable and did not detract from their overall enjoyment, others described the game as a "buggy mess" that feels unfinished. Overall, while the game offers fun mechanics and engaging content, its stability issues are a notable concern that may affect the experience for some players.
- “Super fun, 10 hours in, no glitches so far!”
- “While I had minor annoyances like some questionable enemy placements or falling through the world once randomly, the game is relatively bug-free.”
- “It isn't bug-free as of writing, but it is far from the buggy messes that AAA games are putting out these days.”
- “This game is a janky, buggy, unpolished mess.”
- “The only complaint is that the game is still simply too buggy; at least once or twice per session, I'm having to quit and restart the game or force kill myself because I glitched out of the map or accidentally soft-locked myself from progressing.”
- “The problem is, the game has so much performance issues and glitches that my experience with it is being severely worse than it could.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of "Another Crab's Treasure" is widely praised for its vibrant, whimsical design that contrasts with darker themes, creating a unique blend of lightheartedness and depth. Players appreciate the immersive environments, engaging soundtrack, and charming character interactions that encourage exploration and enhance the overall experience. While some areas may lack polish, the game's attention to detail and cohesive atmosphere make it a standout in the soulslike genre.
- “The atmosphere is captivating, the characters are vibrant, and the gameplay is hella cool.”
- “Accompanied by a gentle, immersive soundtrack and subtle ambient sounds, the atmosphere encourages slow-paced exploration and thoughtful observation, inviting players to lose themselves in the peaceful yet mysterious depths.”
- “The world is colorful yet melancholic, with a surprising amount of atmosphere for such a whimsical setting.”
- “There is barely any atmosphere; the soundtrack is very poor.”
- “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.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting inconsistent performance, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it struggles to maintain smooth gameplay. While some users experienced good performance with minimal bugs, others noted significant issues such as random FPS drops, janky controls, and visual glitches that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as needing further optimization to enhance playability across various platforms.
- “I did not have any bugs, some minor visual glitches but no crashes and performance overall was very good even when a lot was going on.”
- “Other than the occasional camera hiccups I mentioned earlier, this game runs really well on my computer with very few glitches, short load times, and at 60fps with very few performance issues even when running on the highest graphics settings.”
- “This game is fun, has a ton of play on words (which I find amusing), good graphics, and is optimized really well.”
- “It suffers from persistent jank, loose and unreliable controls, and inconsistent optimization.”
- “The only thing I was not happy about was the performance on Steam Deck.”
- “This game's optimization is a joke.”
grinding
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The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding grinding in the game. While some players appreciate the minimal grinding required for progression and find achievement hunting straightforward, others criticize the tediousness of enemy encounters and exploration, particularly in the mid to late game. Overall, many players feel that while grinding can be present, it is often not necessary to complete the game, with some finding the experience enjoyable despite occasional frustrations.
- “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.”
- “Farming for XP is boring; mobs are so far spread out that to get the bigger crabs for their higher XP, you have to keep running back and resetting the entire zone, then running across the other side of the map to kill the dozen guys that give 500 XP a kill instead of the 50 XP guys that are also so spread out.”
- “The game becomes grindy pretty quickly, and my old man reflexes aren't the best for the boss fights, which quickly become frustrating.”
- “Making the last part of the game extremely tedious, sapping away all the fun of fighting the bosses.”
character development
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Character development in "Another Crab's Treasure" is generally praised for its engaging narrative and the growth of the protagonist, Kril, who evolves from selfishness to heroism. The colorful and creative character designs, combined with witty dialogue and humor, enhance the overall experience, making the characters memorable and relatable. However, some players noted inconsistencies in character development, particularly towards the end, where certain arcs felt underwhelming or poorly structured.
- “The story and character development manage to become pretty captivating, even though not much of it happens early on, and the inciting incidents feel pretty simple.”
- “The character design is adorable, especially our heroic hermit crab protagonist, who’s as endearing as he is fierce.”
- “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 story is underwhelming at most; the protagonist is highly unlikable throughout the entire game. Even at the end, the character development is minimal and weirdly structured. When you finish the very last boss, which suffers from the same predictability as Jedi Survivor, it was just meh. It goes directly into the credits with no room for anything, as you're thrown back into the save spot before the final, and that's it—no post-game.”
- “The characters you meet are charming; unfortunately, there's literally no character development to be seen anywhere (if you don't count the overly stupid twist final boss), including your character!”
- “I kept repeating while playing how much I liked the game, but that I wanted to love it because the things that were done well (character design, voice acting, storytelling, etc.) were under threat of being overshadowed by some of the glaring issues with the gameplay itself.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting a lack of significant replay value due to limited customization options and the absence of a New Game Plus mode. While some appreciate the collectibles and branching paths that offer a degree of replayability, others feel that once the game is completed, there is little incentive to return. The potential for future updates, such as NG+ and boss rematches, has been mentioned as a way to enhance replayability.
- “Lots of replayability and plenty of collectibles that pay respect to the genre and a few choice games.”
- “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 and reaching a cork, fighting a boss and learning new skills, and just plain out watching your character be cute in so many different outfits!”
- “The gameplay is souls-like and has a lot of replayability for different build ideas with lots of customization and leveling.”
- “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.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for its intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, alongside a lack of microtransactions, which some players find refreshing. However, the overall experience is marred by frustrating controls and janky mechanics, leading to a perception that the game relies more on its humor and advertising than on enjoyable gameplay.
- “Microtransactions are well-balanced and do not feel intrusive.”
- “The game offers in-game purchases that enhance the experience without being necessary.”
- “I appreciate that there are no microtransactions, allowing for a more immersive gameplay experience.”
- “It constantly spawns ads, attacks you the entire time, and your fork has so much end lag that if you accidentally swing again you lose a fistful of your health.”
- “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 but it isn't really all that enjoyable to actually play.”
- “No microtransactions but a ton of microplastics.”

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Another Crab's Treasure is a role playing game.

Another Crab's Treasure is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 17 hours playing Another Crab's Treasure.

Another Crab's Treasure was released on April 25, 2024.

Another Crab's Treasure was developed by Aggro Crab.

Another Crab's Treasure has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Another Crab's Treasure is a single player game.

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