Crab Island

About

"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 Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 252 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

monetization29 negative mentions

The game features adorable and unique crab designs, making it visually appealing and fun to play.
Gameplay is simple and relaxing, providing a chill experience for players who enjoy collecting and interacting with crabs.
The game has a fun premise with entertaining crab dances and a variety of accessories to customize the crabs.

The game suffers from frequent ads, including non-skippable ones that disrupt gameplay and can lead to frustration.
There are significant bugs and issues with saving progress, leading to players losing their data and having to restart multiple times.
Fishing for crabs can be slow and repetitive, with low spawn rates making it feel like progress is hard to achieve.

monetization
30 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 intrusiveness of ads, particularly during timed gameplay. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others find the forced ads disruptive and problematic, leading to game freezes. Overall, players suggest that reducing the number of non-skippable ads would significantly enhance their gaming experience.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive.”
- “I appreciate that there are options to support the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “The in-game purchases are reasonably priced and offer good value.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the humor in the game, particularly enjoying the cute and funny crab dances that add a lighthearted and entertaining element. The overall tone is described as fun and relaxing, with many users expressing their affection for the quirky and goofy nature of the crabs, contributing to a delightful gaming experience.
- “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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The music in 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" to be included. Additionally, users have reported issues with the music settings not functioning as intended, leading to frustration.
- “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
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and fun, making it accessible for players of all ages. Users appreciate the smooth mechanics and the charming graphics, particularly highlighting the adorable crabs as a delightful feature. Overall, the game offers a non-demanding experience with enjoyable wait or pay mechanics.
- “The graphics are cute and gameplay is simple and fun.”
- “Simple, non-demanding gameplay for the most part.”
- “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 over time.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have stability issues, with users experiencing frequent bugs and freezing, particularly when attempting to screen record. Many hope that these glitches will be addressed in future updates to enhance the overall experience.
- “It's a little buggy, especially today (12/9/22).”
- “Hopefully the glitches get fixed and this would be a great collecting game.”
- “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 widely praised for their cute and appealing design, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Players find the visuals engaging and fun, particularly highlighting the charm of characters like the crabs.
- “The graphics are amazing... I'm having so much fun.”
- “I love the graphics; the crabs are so cute! <3”
- “The graphics are cute, and the gameplay is simple and fun.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally positive, with smooth performance and vibrant, unique designs. However, some users experienced delays during certain gameplay elements, such as acquiring crabs, which caused initial frustration.
- “Runs smoothly and everything. I was a bit frustrated at the time of getting crabs because it took so long, but eventually came to terms with it.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users report significant issues with the story aspect, particularly noting that daily quests are malfunctioning and causing crashes when accessed, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”