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"Crab God" is a simulation game where you play as the guardian of the abyss, leading the Great Migration to bring forth the next Crab God. Raise and nurture your colony of Crablings, commanding them to build coral reefs, fend off threats, and collect food. The goal is to successfully migrate to the depths with your egg and ensure the hatching of the next Crab God.

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+4

91%
Audience ScoreBased on 280 reviews
gameplay18 positive mentions
grinding12 negative mentions

  • The game features adorable graphics and charming crabs, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.
  • It has a unique gameplay loop that combines colony management with roguelike elements, allowing for different strategies and replayability.
  • The developers actively support real-world ecological initiatives, making players feel good about their in-game actions contributing to environmental causes.
  • The game suffers from a lack of depth and variety, with many levels feeling repetitive and similar in gameplay mechanics.
  • There are issues with the user interface and controls, which can be unintuitive and lead to frustration during gameplay.
  • The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, which may detract from the initially relaxing experience the game promotes.
  • gameplay
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Crab God" features a repetitive loop across stages, which some players find lacks depth and variety, while others appreciate its fun mechanics and high replayability. The game combines resource management, rogue-like elements, and tower defense, offering a unique blend that is accessible yet challenging, particularly at higher difficulties. Additionally, the integration of environmental sustainability mechanics adds a meaningful layer to the experience, although some players feel that more depth and incentives for class switching could enhance the gameplay further.

    • “I love the gameplay and the mechanics, and I love how much replayability you can get out of Crab God!”
    • “Beautiful visuals, fun gameplay, and fantastic sound design and music.”
    • “A wonderful atmospheric strategy game with a simple gameplay loop that is easy to understand, but still challenging to manage on higher difficulties.”
    • “Every stage is the same gameplay loop over and over with little to no variance.”
    • “While the atmosphere is quite immersive with all the beautiful fish swimming around, the game mechanics don't have enough depth to compel me to play more.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay does not have a lot of depth.”
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their cute and colorful aesthetic, creating a relaxing and visually appealing underwater environment. While many players appreciate the stunning visuals and art style, some have noted issues with optimization and outdated elements, suggesting a need for adjustable settings to enhance the experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment, making it a go-to choice for players seeking a stress-relieving experience.

    • “There is an aquarium-like structure to the side-scrolling visuals and it all feels like a compelling underwater paradise with a lot of color and detail.”
    • “Beautiful visuals, fun gameplay, and fantastic sound design and music.”
    • “[i] Visual aesthetics - stunning graphics.”
    • “If the game gets an optimization overhaul, increased adjustable graphic settings (love the visuals, but my eyes are bleeding) and at least an extension to variety of flora and fauna, I'd happily buy the game back again for double the price.”
    • “Also, the graphics look outdated.”
    • “If the game gets an optimization overhaul, increased adjustable graphic settings (love the visuals, but my eyes are bleeding) and at least an extension to variety of flora and fauna, I'd happily buy the game back again for double the price.”
  • music
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and charming qualities, effectively enhancing the tranquil atmosphere of the underwater environments. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, with specific mentions of enjoyable tracks like the "crab song" that plays after completing levels. Overall, the sound design complements the beautiful visuals and engaging gameplay, making it a delightful experience for players.

    • “Beautiful visuals, fun gameplay, and fantastic sound design and music.”
    • “The underwater environments are beautifully crafted, and the soundtrack is equally charming (love the crab song after a level is finished).”
    • “The music and sound contribute to a tranquil atmosphere for the most part.”
    • “The music in the kelp forest rocks.”
    • “Love the art style and music a lot!”
  • replayability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews on replayability are mixed; while some players appreciate the gameplay mechanics and the presence of multiple difficulty levels that enhance replay value, others find the game repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to a perception of limited replayability. Overall, opinions vary significantly, with some rating it highly and others feeling it falls short.

    • “I love the gameplay and the mechanics, and I love how much replayability you can get out of Crab God!”
    • “I found this game to have great replay value.”
    • “It would also add replay value to do things differently.”
    • “It's technically a rogue-like, but there's not really any replay value.”
    • “There's just no replayability for me, and it's too short to feel like I got my money's worth on one run.”
    • “I wish it was a little less repetitive... but it does have replay value and three difficulty levels.”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to repetitive tasks like collecting worship points and the slow animations during certain actions, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While pursuing achievements may lead to a grindy experience, the option to play casually is appreciated by some, allowing for a more relaxed gameplay experience despite the busywork involved.

    • “I get that there would be 'less to do' if you automate those things, but if your game is relying on really tedious busy actions to make the game seem like you are doing something, maybe that's an issue?”
    • “It got quite tedious to hold speedup, release to select a new upgrade, then hold again.”
    • “[grinding achievements:] for me the 100 crabs sacrificing felt a bit like a grind because of the animations taking a little bit of time.”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and tranquil qualities, enhanced by beautiful color palettes and soothing music that evoke the essence of the sea. Players appreciate the captivating environment filled with vibrant marine life, although some feel that the gameplay mechanics lack the depth needed to maintain long-term engagement. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, creating a visually and audibly pleasing experience.

    • “Among the many levels, the color palettes are generally very atmospheric and pleasing to look at.”
    • “The game's tunes embody the atmosphere you would expect from something that features the vast sea.”
    • “The music and sound contribute to a tranquil atmosphere for the most part.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting the attachment formed with the crabs and the meaningful journey they embark on. The experience is described as wholesome and satisfying, with the added impact of contributing to real-world causes enhancing the emotional fulfillment. Overall, the game successfully engages players on multiple emotional levels, making it a highly recommended experience.

    • “It's very rare for a game of this simplicity to involve you on every level of the game experience: from the crab god himself, to the emotional attachment you develop to every crab you have, to the journey itself and why the crabs are doing it, to the stories you make in your head as you play, to the causes that the developers are trying to support with the donations that you can contribute to with your playtime.”
    • “It was a good little game, but the great part was that I helped the real world with my choices. Out of all my gaming accomplishments, this made me feel so much more satisfaction than I had ever gotten.”
    • “I'm still in my first run, so I cannot comment on the roguelike aspect of the game (which I'll update the review in the future), and the runs are rather long, but I respect that due to the emotional contact that you make with your crablings; still, I highly recommend this game!”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a compelling and engaging narrative where players assume the role of a crab deity managing a colony of crablings to incubate the next crab god. However, the story lacks depth, and once players complete the initial tasks, there is little new content to explore.

    • “You are a crab deity that manages a colony of crablings on the quest of incubating the next, like the game's title, crab god.”
    • “[i] Compelling storyline - engaging narrative.”
    • “[i] Compelling storyline - engaging narrative.”
    • “There isn't much of a story, and after doing everything the first time, you have seen almost everything.”
    • “There isn't much of a story, and after doing everything the first time, you have seen almost everything.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong desire for an optimization overhaul, particularly in terms of adjustable graphic settings to enhance visual comfort and variety in the game's environment. While the current performance and gameplay are considered above average, improvements in optimization could significantly elevate the overall experience.

    • “Performance or gameplay surpasses the passing mark and stands out from the average.”
    • “If the game gets an optimization overhaul, increased adjustable graphic settings (love the visuals, but my eyes are bleeding), and at least an extension to the variety of flora and fauna, I'd happily buy the game back again for double the price.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game heavily relies on microtransactions, primarily through in-game purchases. This approach has been consistently noted across multiple reviews.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by a playful and cute aesthetic that contrasts with the serious challenges and tough decisions players face, creating a unique blend of lightheartedness and depth. Players are encouraged to embrace the whimsical nature while being prepared for significant sacrifices, adding a layer of irony to the experience.

    • “And don't get me wrong, it's not because it looks cute and funny that there aren't pretty challenges and tough decisions to make (be ready to sacrifice your shell-ibrities!)”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players acknowledge some stability issues related to buggy achievements in "Crab God," but many remain optimistic about future fixes and continue to enjoy the core gameplay experience.

    • “This score is not impacted by the buggy achievements; I have faith that they will fix those, and I just enjoy the pure game loop that is in Crab God a lot.”

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