Crab Island

About

Crab Island is a single player action game. It was developed by Platonic Games and was released on July 7, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Crab Island" is a casual single-player fishing game where players collect lively dancing crabs. The objective is to relax and enjoy the soothing gameplay, but beware of the excessive advertisements that may interrupt the experience. With its unique concept, the game offers a distinctive addition to the fishing game genre.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 216 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

monetization28 negative mentions

The game features adorable crab designs and entertaining dance performances, making it a fun and cute experience.
Gameplay is simple and relaxing, allowing players to enjoy collecting and interacting with crabs without pressure.
The developers have created a charming atmosphere with minimal intrusive ads, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with saving progress and frequent crashes.
There are too many ads, especially during timed activities, which disrupts gameplay and can be frustrating.
Players have expressed a desire for more content and variety, as the current gameplay can feel repetitive and slow.

monetization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and timing of ads, particularly during gameplay. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others find the forced and non-skippable ads intrusive and disruptive, leading to a less enjoyable experience. A few players noted that purchasing an ad-free version significantly improved their gameplay, but overall, the consensus is that the ad presence is excessive and detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing me to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
- “I appreciate that there are options to support the developers without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “The in-game purchases are reasonably priced and offer good value, enhancing my overall experience.”
- “I don't mind the options to watch ads in order to earn rewards, but the randomly occurring ads are very irritating, especially if they start in the middle of a timed bait.”
- “There's way too many ads, like an unreasonable amount; I've seen an ad after every single time I toss my bait, thanks for disappointing me.”
- “The only things that I'm not a fan of are the forced ads; I'm willing to watch ads for bonuses, but don't force an ad on me.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be delightful, particularly enjoying the cute and funny dancing crabs, which add a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay. The overall tone is described as fun and relaxing, with many users expressing their affection for the game's quirky charm.
- “This is my favorite phone game and the only one I gave a rating to. I love the cute little crabs and funny dances; it is just a great game. Nothing's better than this masterpiece of a game! ”
- “Very fun and relaxing, and the crab dances are very funny.”
- “Goofy funny crab game lol.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting a lack of background music during key activities like fishing and petting crabs. While some enjoy the in-game music that plays during crab dances, there are requests for specific tracks like "Crab Rave" and concerns about the music settings not functioning properly. Overall, players feel that the musical experience could be enhanced with more variety and better functionality.
- “Cool, but can you add crab rave in one of the dances because this song slaps.”
- “Reminds me of crab rave; you should include the song in the game.”
- “So far, the critiques I have would be: 1.) There doesn't seem to be music for the island or while fishing, 2.) I fully expected there to be little hearts when petting the crabs, but I was left bereft, 3.) Maybe some sort of visual indicator for DJ Tortuga visiting the island when zoomed in on the water.”
- “Also, turning off music in settings doesn't really turn off the music.”
- “When the crabs start dancing, in-game music starts playing.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, offering a fun and non-demanding experience. Players appreciate the smooth mechanics and cute graphics, along with effective wait or pay options. Overall, it provides an enjoyable and straightforward gaming experience.
- “The graphics are cute and gameplay is simple and fun.”
- “Good wait or pay mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and simple too.”
- “The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
- “It's a very straightforward experience that doesn't challenge the player.”
- “The mechanics feel repetitive and fail to engage the player.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including frequent bugs and freezing, particularly when starting screen recording. Players hope for future updates to address these glitches, as they believe the game has potential if these problems are resolved.
- “It's a little buggy, especially today (12/9/22).”
- “Game is buggy.”
- “It freezes when I start screen recording after I'm asked if I want to share.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are consistently praised for their cuteness and high quality, contributing to an enjoyable and fun gameplay experience. Overall, players find the visuals to be both appealing and impressive.
- “The graphics are amazing... I'm having so much fun.”
- “Very cute and the graphics are awesome.”
- “The graphics are cute and gameplay is simple and fun.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report issues with the story aspect, particularly highlighting that daily quests are malfunctioning, leading to crashes when attempting to access them. This technical problem detracts from the overall narrative experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is praised for its vibrant and unique crab designs, which enhance the overall visual experience, particularly during their impressive dance performances.