Another Crab's
Treasure

Another Crab's Treasure (2024) is a fighting game where you play a crab on a quest to reclaim their shell. As you explore kelp forests, sandy shallows and deep trenches, you fight big crustacean enemies, unlock new abilities, and use rubbish as shells and weapons. It stands out for the subtle reminder of ocean pollution, and its light-hearted hard-yet-fair combat.

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Kril is a hermit crab, whose shell gets repossessed. You find an old tin that you can use as a temporary replacement and set out on a quest to reclaim your home. As you move deeper into the ocean depths, you fight increasingly imposing enemies who each use the trash in the ocean as either an offensive or defensive aid. Along the way, you unlock Umami Techniques which can increase your attacking and defensive powers. You can also upgrade your shell and boost your defence with the items you find, like old mugs and soda cans.

Combat is inspired by Demon's Souls and similar games, where precise dodges, parries and attacks are essential to overcoming enemies. Along with over 50 shells, there are many weapons you find, each with specific properties. Experimenting with these combinations is key to overcoming the harder opponents. As is exploring for new shells and weapons and learning how best to use them.

The result may sound like a strange mix of a silly underwater adventure and difficult fights but it actually works well. It's a game that rewards skill and practice but is still approachable to younger and less experienced players thanks to the option to spend time growing in strength before each fight.

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Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Another Crab's Treasure 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Ellen Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.