King of Crabs
- September 25, 2023
- Robot Squid
- 25h median play time
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Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a light-hearted experience with crabs battling each other.
- It's free to play, and while there are microtransactions, players can still progress without spending money.
- The graphics are colorful and appealing, making the gameplay visually enjoyable.
- The game has a significant pay-to-win aspect, making it difficult for free players to compete against those who spend money.
- There are frequent connection issues and lag, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
- The controls can be clunky and unresponsive, making it challenging to navigate and engage in combat effectively.
- gameplay135 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "King of Crabs" is characterized by its simple mechanics and fast-paced, competitive nature, making it accessible for casual gamers. However, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with criticisms aimed at its pay-to-win elements and balancing issues that can lead to frustrating experiences. While the graphics and humorous concept are praised, the overall enjoyment may diminish over time due to these shortcomings.
“The mechanics, while simple, are easy to get and start to master.”
“With its unique premise, simple gameplay mechanics, and enjoyable social interactions, King of Crabs offers a fun diversion for casual gamers and those looking for a quick multiplayer experience.”
“The gameplay is relatively smooth, but the controls take a little bit of getting used to, even though they are quite simple.”
“The lag sucks, the gameplay gets kind of repetitive, and I wish they'd drop new maps more often.”
“Repetitive gameplay: while the game's concept is unique, the gameplay might become repetitive over time.”
“Limited depth: King of Crabs lacks complex gameplay mechanics or progression systems, making it less appealing to players seeking deeper and more strategic experiences.”
- humor91 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Kings of Crabs" is widely praised for its absurdity and lightheartedness, making it a delightful and entertaining experience for players. Many reviews highlight the game's funny concepts, amusing graphics, and the chaotic nature of gameplay that guarantees laughter, especially when played with friends. Overall, it is described as a hilariously addictive game that combines fun mechanics with a whimsical atmosphere.
“If you've ever dreamt of ruling the seas with a pinch of humor and a whole lot of crustacean chaos, then Kings of Crabs is your ticket to underwater glory!”
“It's absurd, it's delightful, and it's guaranteed to leave you laughing until you're shell-shocked.”
“This game is genuinely fun and it has made me laugh more times than I can count.”
- graphics80 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and appealing design, particularly in depicting a colorful marine world, with many players noting that they look impressive even on lower-end hardware. While some reviews mention that the visuals are not groundbreaking, they are generally considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are described as charming and well-executed, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some criticisms regarding performance and control issues.
“The game's graphic style reflects a colorful and attractive marine world.”
“This game is an actual work of art in every aspect, there is practically nothing wrong with it, good story, characters, world, graphics, mods.”
“The graphics are amazing for a humorous game like this, the game's mechanics are simple and overall really good, it's definitely a game to spend some time with friends.”
“The graphics are okay, but they're nothing to write home about.”
“Kinda yes but overall 6/10, very lacking optimization, runs at around 20-25 fps, not much graphical settings to change... boost works sometimes but not always... needs a lot more quality of life updates before becoming truly good.”
“Io game nostalgia but can't stand the terrible graphics, bad server lag and bot-flooded servers of previously-popular.”
- story44 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The reviews reflect a divided opinion on the game's story aspect. While some players express a desire for a more developed narrative or story mode, others praise the game's lore and character depth, describing it as emotionally impactful and rich in symbolism. Overall, many users note the absence of a traditional story, with some calling for improvements in quest clarity and structure.
“One of the best games of the year deserves a Grammy in my opinion; it's too good for its own good. Amazing graphics and storyline deserve a film.”
“Best game I've ever played! It has an amazing story, gameplay, lore, world design, and so much more.”
“The story had me crying grown man tears and simultaneously had me laughing hard.”
“☑ no story”
“The quest system is no longer worth the effort.”
“Now, you only get a little of the same gold coin you collect in the game and the quests often come in duplicate.”
- grinding33 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many noting that it requires extensive time investment to unlock new crabs and power-ups. While some find the grind enjoyable and rewarding, others feel it becomes tedious and frustrating, especially with the presence of pay-to-win elements that can overshadow skill-based progression. Overall, the game is described as "grindy," with mixed feelings about its impact on enjoyment and progression.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Holy crap, this is a fun game! It's a bit grindy, but super fun. Definitely recommend it 9/10.”
“It's a bit grindy sometimes.”
“Grinding currency just to be disappointed got pretty old.”
“Progression is locked behind hours and hours of grinding, if you ever hope to unlock any new crabs, and it matters, because some are outright better in all regards to others, and none of those better ones you will get for many hours.”
“Even playing well, getting millions of points per match... it's crazy how grindy it is, and how little profit you make.”
- monetization24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 54 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players labeling it as pay-to-win due to the significant advantages offered through in-app purchases and ads. While some users appreciate the ability to progress without spending money, they note that the game heavily encourages microtransactions and features a predatory system that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as a cash grab, with a reliance on ads and loot boxes that can frustrate players seeking a more balanced gameplay experience.
“Although there are in-app purchases, they are not necessary to your game progression as there are many features allowing you to obtain new crabs, hats (which grant different boosts), upgrade points, and other in-game items.”
“Of course there is some pay-to-win and microtransactions, but not paying will not make it impossible to win.”
“There are no ads, so of course the developers are going to add in-game purchases like cosmetics (hats) and skins for the crabs.”
“This game is fun in short bursts but trivial and highly encourages in-app purchases.”
“It's like the devs tried to get the most predatory and shady monetization for the least amount of actual gameplay.”
“This game has simplistic at best gameplay and one of the most predatory monetization systems in recent memory.”
- music18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in "King of Crabs" is described as powerful, immersive, and energetic, enhancing the gameplay experience with a dynamic soundtrack that evokes strong emotions. While some players appreciate the atmosphere it creates, others note issues with audio loops and suggest that the game feels dull without music. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight, though improvements and additional content could enhance the experience further.
“The soundtrack and sound design of King of Crabs are powerful, crunchy, full of energy and emotion. You can feel every single shell crack when killing something, and the music is immersive and full of atmosphere. If I had to describe the OST, I would say it's like Mick Gordon meets Morgan Freeman while Michael Bay gets a Big Mac. What a crossover! King of Crabs' OST is such a drip trip; it's almost as good as the Blood and Bacon OST.”
“The in-game music is also pretty Bahamas summer party-ish, so it gets you into a good mood!”
“This is actually a great game to play casually and listen to some music on the side.”
“I can't change the volume and the music gives me cancer *badum-tss*”
“This game is quite boring without music, so I suggest you go YouTube search for this song.”
“Just make sure you bring some music because the audio loop will stop and leave you in silence randomly.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, with some players experiencing game freezes and server disconnections. While many acknowledge these issues as typical for an early access title, they express hope for future improvements. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant stability enhancements to improve the user experience.
“The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs/glitches.”
“There are various bugs and glitches that can end runs or make the game actually unplayable, although that is sadly somewhat expected of an early access game and hopefully will be fixed in the future.”
“Game freezes, disconnects you from the server and you get no experience for that run.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, players express dissatisfaction with the game's optimization, citing performance issues and connectivity problems that detract from enjoyment. While some commend its low hardware requirements and visual quality, many feel that significant improvements are needed in optimization and quality of life updates to enhance the gaming experience.
“Low requirement on PC hardware (my 6-year-old laptop can run smoothly).”
“It's elegant and hand-crafted visual department is gorgeous, a pleasure to look at, just like the 12k resolution HD graphics. Not to mention that performance-wise, it's pretty good compared to the legendary Blood and Bacon, which is the best Steam game ever. This great game will run even on your poor-man's toaster and could be played at ultra settings without any stutters or FPS drops; it's pretty good honestly.”
“The developers should focus on improving this game, as this genre/playstyle is underrated. Better optimizations, controls, and more features/events would enhance the experience.”
“The developers should have focused on improving this game, as this genre/playstyle is underrated. They should have made the optimizations better, improved the controls, and added more features/events and freebies. I don't think gamers would want to play a game made by lazy developers.”
“Performance and connectivity: some players may have experienced performance issues or connectivity problems, impacting the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“Overall, I would rate it a 6/10. The optimization is very lacking; it runs at around 20-25 fps, and there aren't many graphical settings to change. The boost feature works sometimes but not always. It needs a lot more quality of life updates before it can be considered truly good.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by vibrant colors, fun character designs, and an immersive soundscape that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of adorable graphics and energetic sound design, which together create a lively and engaging environment. The unique behavior of the crabs adds to the charm, making the atmosphere both entertaining and memorable.
“Vibrant colors and fun character designs welcome players with an immersive atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is wonderfully done, and the crab's behavior in general is typical 'crabby' (except when using hammers, knives, or other nutty hitting stuff).”
“Now I haven't talked about the soundtrack and sound design yet, and that's only because I wanted to discuss the other aspects first, but the OST and SFX design of King of Crabs is powerful, crunchy, full of energy and emotion. You can feel every single shell crack when killing something, and it's the same with the music. It's so immersive and full of atmosphere. If I had to describe the OST, I would say that it's like Mick Gordon meets Morgan Freeman while Michael Bay gets a Big Mac. Yeah, I know... what a crossover! King of Crabs OST is such a drip trip; it's almost, almost as good as the Blood and Bacon OST.”
“The atmosphere in this game feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion or engagement.”
“Despite the vibrant visuals, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any emotional response from the player.”
“The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it falls short, leaving players feeling disconnected and uninterested.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game's replayability as a strong point, with many noting it as "infinitely replayable," suggesting that players can enjoy multiple playthroughs without losing interest.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“The game offers endless opportunities for new experiences.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its quirky animations and cheeky designs, creating a fun and immersive atmosphere. Players enjoy the whimsical customization options, such as dressing their crab in a top hat and monocle, which adds a unique charm to the character experience.
“From the quirky animations to the cheeky character designs, everything about this game screams 'fun.' Where else can you find a game that lets you dress up your crab in a top hat and monocle before sending them into battle?”
“Vibrant colors and fun character designs welcome players with an immersive atmosphere.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as the crab's autonomous movements evoke a sense of connection and engagement, enhancing the overall experience.
