Another Crab's Treasure

Great game, and I was surprised by final boss, especially because the twist I saw coming didnt come- they got me. Definitely start a new game plus too if you haven't- so many surprises.

Another Crab's Treasure ended up being one of the biggest surprises ive played in ages. At first i thought it was just gonna be a silly crab game with a few jokes but it actually has way more going for it than i expected. The combat is proper satisfying once it clicks. Its definitely inspired by souls games but it never feels like its just copying them. Swapping shells to get different abilities keeps things fresh and makes you think about how you wanna tackle each fight. Some bosses absolutely kicked my arse for ages but beating them felt amazing and i never really felt like the game was being unfair. The world is honestly brilliant. Exploring every little corner always felt worth it because there was usually something hidden away. The underwater setting is gorgeous and the way it mixes colourful environments with piles of rubbish is really clever. It somehow manages to be funny while also making you think about pollution without shoving it in your face. The music fits everything perfectly and the art style has loads of charm. Every area has its own look and personality and i never got bored of seeing what was coming next. Kril is also really likeable and i ended up caring way more about his journey than i expected. Its not perfect though. The camera can have a bit of a meltdown during some boss fights and there were a couple of annoying difficulty spikes that had me needing a break. But none of that was enough to ruin the experience. If you like soulslikes but want something a bit more lighthearted without losing the challenge then id definitely recommend Another Crab's Treasure. Funny, surprisingly emotional, really fun to play and easily one of my favourite games ive played this year.