Fight Crab

About

"Fight Crab is a unique combat game where players control crustacean creatures equipped with weapons. The objective is to defeat opponent crabs in various environments, using a combination of sharp claws, purchased upgrades, and complex maneuvers. It's a quirky yet strategic experience that rewards players for their coordination, planning, and adaptation in the face of crustacean adversaries."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 575 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Fight Crab offers a unique and absurd premise that combines humor with engaging gameplay, making it a fun experience for players.
The game features a variety of crabs and weapons, allowing for diverse combat styles and strategies, which adds depth to the gameplay.
The chaotic and silly nature of the game, along with its vibrant graphics and soundtrack, creates an entertaining atmosphere perfect for multiplayer sessions.

The controls can be clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration, especially for players unfamiliar with the mechanics.
The campaign is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content after completing it.
Online multiplayer can be lacking in player activity, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the overall experience.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
10%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of physics-based mechanics and a variety of combat options, offering both casual fun and a deeper skill curve for dedicated players. While some reviews highlight the unwieldy controls and lack of depth in combat, others praise the game's smooth mechanics, stunning graphics, and engaging multiplayer experience. Overall, it presents a quirky and entertaining brawler that balances simplicity with complexity, making it accessible yet challenging for players.
- “Solid, reliable physics and the unique control scheme behind Crabhood give you a degree of freeform control over your movement and fighting technique that I've never seen any other game pull off in melee combat, bolstered by a solid variety of more advanced tech, both built in mechanically and inherent to the physics engine.”
- “The gameplay mechanics of Fight Crabs are unmatched, delivering a unique blend of strategy, skill, and sheer chaos.”
- “It could end up a staple party game with its joyfully nonsensical premise and well-executed crab simulating gameplay, which goes above and beyond what a crab-battling game really needs to be, and we applaud it.”
- “Extremely shallow gameplay, a bit of a rip off at £15 if I'm honest.”
- “It's a hyper-specific novelty game with clunky controls and confusing gameplay.”
- “There's not all that much depth to the gameplay, or to the (dearth of) game modes and meta stuff.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and chaotic charm, featuring hilarious scenarios like crabs wielding outrageous weapons and engaging in over-the-top antics. Players find the gameplay both entertaining and funny, with a variety of comical crabs and weapons that enhance the overall experience. The game's self-aware humor, combined with its engaging mechanics and vibrant visuals, makes it a delightful and laugh-inducing brawler.
- “It is a hilarious chaotic mess.”
- “I don't understand why this game isn't at the top of the charts; it's so good, I almost fell over crying laughing at the antics you can pull off.”
- “I mean, who wouldn't find it funny to be a mud crab holding two plane engines zooming through a grocery store, or a lobster with a double-barrel shotgun in one claw and the other holding the reins of a seal, riding that through a city.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
18%
14%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and emotional engagement during gameplay. The score is described as surprisingly powerful and fitting, elevating combat encounters and adding to the game's vibrant atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, making the game even more enjoyable and worth purchasing.
- “To top things off, the soundtrack goes way too hard for a game like this, and I appreciate the devs for doing it anyway. Of course, I bought the soundtrack.”
- “Comes with an amazing soundtrack that adds to the amazing experience, along with brilliant visuals and sounds.”
- “From my testing on the latest version of Proton (at the time, it was ge-proton7-27), the main menu will have music playing, but the usual in-game footage showing gameplay is missing.”
- “The combat encounters here also benefit from some great set pieces, heightened by a strong musical score that helps construct those rousing blockbuster moments that always seem to be able to pull at your emotions, no matter how impartial you're trying to be.”
- “To top things off, the soundtrack goes way too hard for a game like this, and I appreciate the devs for doing it anyway.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The story aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its humor and emotional depth, while others note that it lacks a substantial narrative, given the game's premise. The campaign is described as short but engaging, featuring interesting world-building and character dynamics, particularly in the main quests. Overall, while the story may not be the primary draw, it adds a layer of charm and fun to the gameplay experience.
- “Amazing story, the combat is the best and worst thing you will ever see in your life, the world building is second to none. I'm pretty sure the main character is Doom Guy's consciousness after he gets locked in that thing after Ancient Gods Part 2.”
- “This game has a more emotional story than The Last of Us 2.”
- “Intense combat, excellent world building, and realistic characters that keep you engaged in the story.”
- “Surely you didn’t come to a game called Fight Crab looking for a story, and indeed all you’re going to get here are vague allusions to becoming the king of all crabs.”
- “Campaign is a bit short, but let's face it, it's Fight Crab, so we're not here for a campaign story.”
- “That feeling does still come up, unfortunately, when Fight Crab's quests (referred to as fights) take hold of the reins.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
19%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and beautifully rendered 3D environments, effectively capturing the unique underwater battlegrounds. While some users noted occasional glitches and choppy moments, the overall visual experience is described as amazing, contributing significantly to the game's appeal alongside its engaging gameplay and soundtrack.
- “The graphics are stunning, with beautifully rendered 3D environments that vividly capture the essence of underwater battlegrounds.”
- “The graphics were stunning, the gameplay was smooth and intuitive, and the overall experience was simply mind-blowing.”
- “Comes with an amazing soundtrack that adds to the amazing experience, along with brilliant visuals and sounds.”
- “The graphics got a bit choppy at times.”
- “Controls can be a bit clunky at times.”
- “There isn't much depth to the game, which some might consider good or bad.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes a strong emotional response through its heartwrenching narrative of crab-betrayal and love, with some players finding it more impactful than even highly regarded titles like The Last of Us 2. However, there are critiques regarding the effectiveness of its emotional arcs and character development, suggesting that they may not resonate as deeply as intended. Overall, the blend of action and emotion creates a unique experience that leaves a lasting impression.
- “As I sat down to write this review of the game, I couldn't help but feel emotional.”
- “Exquisite gameplay, gorgeous graphics, and a heart-wrenching tale of crab-betrayal and crab-love.”
- “This game has a more emotional story than The Last of Us 2.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game offers solid replayability through its engaging campaign, unlockable content, and various game modes, including endless wave missions and online play. However, some players feel that the replay value may diminish without friends to enjoy it with, and there is a desire for even more content to enhance the experience. Overall, it provides a fun and worthwhile experience for its price.
- “The campaign is absolutely fun and has some good replayability.”
- “High replay value, and a fantastic time waster.”
- “I wish there was more content with replay value because I would play the heck out of it if there was.”
- “With a surprising amount of unlockable weapons, characters, and stages, there is more than enough content to be worth the $20 at full price, even without factoring in the replay value offered by endless wave missions and the online functionality, both co-op and competitive.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring excessive time investment and leading to a clunky experience, particularly when using a keyboard and mouse. This has caused some users to abandon the game in favor of others.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “If you use a mouse and keyboard, you're going to have the most tedious, clunky, unresponsive claw machine experience ever!”
- “Well, he moved on to a different game near instantly, and here I am grinding and looking for time to play this game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features appealing graphics but is marred by occasional glitches and bugs. However, players are optimistic that the developers will address these issues promptly through future patches.
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
- “It's a little buggy at times and needs more side missions.”
- “With this much dedication, I imagine most of the frustrating bugs and glitches will be patched out in no time!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization in "Fight Crab" is noted for its peak performance, despite some disconnect in character lip-syncing due to the unique crab characters. While the game excels in technical execution, the voice work lacks emotional depth, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.”
- “That's not the fault of the acting; Fight Crab doesn't have any passionate and strong-sounding Japanese voice work, at least to my human ear. However, there is a visible disconnect with character lip-syncing (because crabs don't have lips), which retains the mocap performances of the notably all-crab cast.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly engaging and addictive, even if the combat mechanics are somewhat clunky.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel significant.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, with stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the experience.”
- “Even when the gameplay falters, the rich atmosphere keeps you engaged and eager to explore every corner of the environment.”