Crab Cakes Rescue

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Crab Cakes Rescue is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Mission Critical Studios and was released on November 14, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Crab Cakes Rescue is a unique puzzle game that will pinch your brain! Navigate your way through nearly 100 vibrant levels by shedding your shell to create new opportunities to escape! Each time a shell is shed, a block is created and your crabby crustacean self is shrunk. You must use these tricks wisely as you have a finite number of shells! And beware of pesky seagulls and other bothersome beach…

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Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and interesting mechanic where players use their dead crabs as platforms, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
Despite its flaws, some players found joy and emotional connection while playing, describing it as a source of comfort and healing.
The game has a large number of levels, providing a variety of challenges that can keep players engaged for a while.

The game is plagued by bugs, including an issue that prevents players from completing the final chapters without hacking the game files.
Many players criticized the repetitive level design, poor hit detection, and frustrating controls, making the gameplay experience tedious and unenjoyable.
The audio quality and music were described as grating and obnoxious, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
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The gameplay features a variety of unique mechanics, such as invulnerability mode and a die-to-progress system, which can enhance the experience but are hampered by janky controls that cannot be remapped, leading to frustration. Despite these issues, the game boasts over 100 levels that creatively introduce new obstacles and ideas, ultimately providing an enjoyable experience for players.
- “The game offers more than 100 levels where the developers squeeze as much as possible from the game mechanics; each subsequent map introduces new obstacles and ideas to the gameplay, and by the end, we have fun.”
- “The gameplay features unique mechanics like invulnerability mode, a die-to-progress mechanic, shrinking, growing, and time stopping, which keep the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “While the death mechanic of using your dead husk as a platform was interesting, the overall gameplay experience was enjoyable.”
- “Gameplay controls are pretty janky, and can't be remapped.”
- “The result is a frustrating mechanic that adds more difficulty to the game than the actual level design.”
- “While the death mechanic to use your dead husk as a platform was interesting, the game itself was pretty poor overall.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game is described as both captivating and repetitive, with some users enjoying its unique vibe while others find it obnoxious and grating. Despite its potential to enhance the experience, many players suggest muting it due to its overwhelming nature and the frustration caused by other gameplay elements. Overall, the soundtrack has moments of charm but may not appeal to everyone.
- “Like a fever dream with good music.”
- “It has a great concept and the level challenges are decent even if you ignore the fact that every level looks the same, has the same obnoxious music, or has awful hitboxes that make the difficulty annoyingly frustrating most of the time.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “From the amazing story to the impeccable graphics and soundtrack.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as good and fitting for a younger audience, while others criticize them as amateurish and lacking fluidity. Overall, the visuals are described as cartoony and simplistic, which may appeal to kids but may not satisfy more discerning players.
- “From the amazing story to the impeccable graphics and soundtrack.”
- “Graphics are good, controllers easy to understand and play right away, sound is good but kind of repetitive.”
- “Graphics are awful, cartoony, and amateurish.”
- “Doesn't have fancy graphics, doesn't have fluid animations.”
- “☁ graphics”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its compelling narrative that emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, complemented by impressive graphics and a captivating soundtrack.
- “From the amazing story to the impeccable graphics and soundtrack.”
- “Does it even have a plot?”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Story”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that grinding becomes tedious and frustrating over time, leading to a loss of freshness in the gameplay experience.
- “It quickly gets tedious and frustrating and stops feeling fresh.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “After a while, the repetitive tasks become a chore rather than fun.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game unexpectedly emotional, with many expressing that it elicited tears and delivered a surprisingly wholesome experience despite its initially off-putting appearance.
- “I cried.”
- “Surprisingly wholesome for something that looked cursed.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Crab Cakes Rescue is plagued by occasional glitches that disrupt gameplay, though it generally loads and plays without major issues. While the stability is not the worst seen in games, it still detracts from the overall experience, leading to a lack of recommendation for players.
- “The game loads and plays, but it occasionally glitches out. It could theoretically be worse, but there's still no reason whatsoever to play this game, and even less reason to pay money to do so.”
- “Crab Cakes Rescue is a buggy single-screen 2D retro puzzle platformer where you control a crab that must jump around, collect the key, and exit the level.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the humor in the game is perceived as lacking and poorly executed, with some players feeling it serves merely as a crutch rather than enhancing the overall design and experience.