Attack of the Giant Crab

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Attack of the Giant Crab is a single player casual simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by TensionSplice and was released on January 28, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Attack of the Giant Crab" , players control an angered giant crab, wreaking havoc on polluting cities and landmarks while fighting off ineffectual military units and fleeing civilians. The game features a story-based campaign, a mechanical chicken boss fight, and a positive environmental message.

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and satisfying destruction simulator experience with a heartwarming message about environmentalism.
Gameplay is entertaining and balanced, introducing new challenges and mechanics with each level.
The graphics are charming and the humor in the dialogue adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.

Controls are poorly designed and can be frustrating, with issues like unchangeable key bindings and camera problems.
The game is quite short, with some players completing it in under two hours, leading to concerns about its value.
There are numerous technical issues and jank that detract from the overall experience, including limited graphics settings and minor bugs.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique and engaging premise, featuring towering crabs and quirky mechanics like shooting lasers at giant chickens. Players appreciate the balanced mechanics and the introduction of new elements with each level, although some minor graphical issues and sparse areas may detract from the experience. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and encourages resource management, with power-ups being essential for survival and progression.
- “The crab is several stories tall, the dialogue is so on the nose the writer's cheek must have been made entirely out of tongue, and you can shoot crab lasers at mechanical chickens the size of high rises.”
- “Balanced mechanics with enough to do, and something new/different is introduced with each additional level, keeping it fresh until the end.”
- “Three power-ups/boost options, and they don't just make gameplay more fun - they're a necessity to balance staying alive and level progress.”
- “The only remote complaint I could have is some areas are way too open/sparse, but that almost feels like part of the mechanics (as in, manage your resources), just not completely balanced out.”
- “- minor graphical bugs that don't affect gameplay but annoy me (like thrown boats not exploding/disappearing).”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, especially considering its simplicity, but players note limitations in the graphics settings, as adjustments can only be made from the main menu and are restricted to preset options. While there are multiple settings available, some users report minor graphical bugs that, while not game-breaking, can be distracting. Overall, the visual experience is well-received, but the lack of in-game customization options is a drawback.
- “Great graphics for a simple game.”
- “It has multiple graphics settings (low end to ultra high, if I recall correctly) and built-in resolution switching as well as windowed/fullscreen.”
- “Limited graphics settings (single option, low/medium/etc. preset only).”
- “Cannot adjust graphics settings in-game (only main menu).”
- “Minor graphical bugs that don't affect gameplay but annoy me (like thrown boats not exploding/disappearing).”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game features a wholesome narrative centered around a giant crab on a mission to protect the planet from human destruction, with multiple stages that present various objectives to achieve.
- “It has a wholesome story and several stages with different objectives.”
- “You control a giant crab who is on a mission to stop humans from despoiling the planet.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its wholesome story and heartwarming message about the power of friendship, making it an emotionally engaging experience. Players appreciate the variety of objectives across different stages, enhancing the overall emotional impact.
- “It has a wholesome story and several stages with different objectives.”
- “I would absolutely recommend this game for its heartwarming message about the power of friendship.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is characterized by short, witty dialogue that effectively addresses themes like environmentalism, complemented by amusing mid-level pop-up interactions. Overall, players find the humor to be engaging and well-executed.
- “Short and simple, with some humorous dialogue about environmentalism that really hits the mark.”
- “The mid-level popup dialogue is also quite funny, adding to the overall charm of the game.”
- “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making even the serious topics enjoyable.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game has been criticized for the lack of a soundtrack, which leaves players feeling disconnected during long stretches of gameplay between city centers.
- “It doesn't help that there's no soundtrack to ease those long, empty moments between city centers either.”