Another Crab’s Treasure is a Hit Amongst Soulslike Fans
The latest game from indie studio ‘Aggro Crab’, the aptly named Another Crab’s Treasure has received praise across the board from critics and players alike. The studio, made famous by the dungeon delver Going Under switched gears with their latest release to make an undersea adventure starring a crustacean who just wants to get his shell back. This cute game is not to be toyed with, however, as it takes inspiration from the both the Dark Souls series and, to a lesser extent, Hollow Knight. You may not be surprised to find out, then, that Another' Crab’s Treasure isn’t exactly a walk in the park (or under the ocean, I suppose). Despite this, the game is currently sitting at a strong 78 on Opencritic and a very positive 94% on Steam.
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If 2022’s Game of the Year Elden Ring proved anything, it was that brutally difficult games could still be widely praised and enjoyed by the masses. Since then, we’ve only seen more love for this genre thanks to the Lords of the Fallen reboot and last year’s Lies of P. Just before June’s Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC launches, Another Crab’s Treasure is the perfect way to ease you back into the difficulty these games present while still being a completely unique game thanks to its charming artstlye and innovative spin on Soulslike combat that prioritises blocking by hiding in your shell over the dodge-centric gameplay style that similar games suggest.
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With a charm system inspired by Hollow Knight that forces you to prioritize and switch between different playstyles as well as a grappling hook that makes exploration a lot less clunky than other Soulslikes, Another Crab’s Treasure is a simpler but no less difficult game that serves as the perfect leaping off point for beginners. This allows new players to get accustomed to the difficulty without getting too overwhelmed with the different stats and playstyles found in other entries in the genre.
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If you really can’t stand Soulslikes, however, you’ll be glad to know that there are several accessibility options including keeping your currency upon death, increased player damage (and even a gun) to make certain parts of the game less frustrating for newer players. This concept has been long debated by the community as dumbing down the game but, if it allows more players to have fun with the game, its never a bad option to have. If you’re looking to try a tough as nails undersea adventure that runs for around 20 hours, you can pick this one up now on all major consoles (as well as for free on Xbox Game Pass)!
