Another Crab’s Treasure Review

There are eight total adaptations in , an adorable «shoals-like» from developer Aggro Crab, and each one of them makes Kril stronger in a unique way. Some of these abilities come from defeating story bosses, so they're impossible to miss, but others are hidden behind secret interactions or optional bosses that inhabit the reefs. Finding them all is tricky, but will keep Kril fully equipped to get his home back.

Developer Aggro Crab has revealed that Another Crab's Treasure became the studio's best launch yet after selling 100,000 copies in under four days. Another Crab's Treasure is only the studio's second game but has quickly earned a positive reputation after its successful launch.

Along with Kril's 69 different shells, also offers several different costumes to equip. While they don't necessarily benefit Kril in gameplay as the shells do, they give the player a way to customize their experience. Many are clever references to other popular icons that players may be familiar with.

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Despite being a cute entry in the soulslike genre, Another Crab’s Treasure doesn’t hold back on the difficulty level whatsoever. In fact, it’s a punishing experience for newcomers and veterans alike. With that in mind, you’ll want to take advantage of every mechanic available to you to increase your chances of surviving the many dangers lurking beneath the sea. That’s why you’ll want to equip the best Stowaways, this game’s version of accessories, as they can offer meaningful stat boosts and more that can enhance your build more than you would think.

Soulslike games are known for being immense challenging, and Another Crab’s Treasure is no different despite its cutesy vibe. You’ll be certain to have quite a lot of challenges to overcome as you fight your way through this underwater world, and you’ll want to always be at your best as you do it. As such, you may find yourself wanting to reallocate your skill points at certain times, especially during the first half of the game when you have limited resources for getting new skills. Below, we’ll tell you how to respec in Another Crab’s Treasure.

is a souls-like game in which Kril embarks on a dangerous journey across the ocean and, even though difficulty can be adjusted, increasing your HP is a valuable feature that you'll want to take advantage of immediately. Don't be fooled by the adorable graphics, many challenging enemies await, and you'll need every edge to defeat them.

In addition to Kril's Fork in , he also has access to Magic Attacks that can be increased with Old World Whorls. When Kril initially obtains his Magic abilities, including his Shell abilities and Adaptations, he will have a set number of charges, and each use of an ability or adaptation will require the use of a specific number of charges.

This newly crowned crustacean is the second-story boss of , and beating her is no easy feat. Her fight opens up the rest of the map; until you beat her, you're confined to the starting area and its surrounding caves and crevices. You'll quickly run out of things to do here, so beating Magista is a surefire way to find new places and shells to put on.

Another Crab’s Treasure no doubt looks like a kid-friendly game, but hiding beneath its charming and cute exterior is a challenging soulslike experience that can test the mettle of genre veterans. Those who either can’t or don’t want to engage with such intense difficulty throughout this underwater adventure can make great use of a variety of assists. Among these is a rather shocking, but hilarious option that can completely negate nearly all of the game’s challenge while providing some laughs along the way. Here’s how to get a gun in Another Crab’s Treasure.

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might not look like a game that would have much of an emphasis on the story at first glance, but by the time it reaches the ending, it proves that its narrative ambitions are greater than might be expected. As an unusual twist on the soulslike genre, packs intense fights and a healthy dose of platforming into a package that's more charming than most of its peers. Although the framing might seem like it wouldn't dwell in the grim, quiet corners that most soulslike games frequent, the story ends up having some serious weight.