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Another Crab's Treasure

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S • 2024

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Quick resume

In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Role-playing (RPG)

Pros

  • Engaging and varied combat
  • Colorful and charming art style
  • Strong exploration and secrets
  • Humorous and touching story
  • Accessibility and difficulty options

Cons

  • Some camera and platforming issues
  • Minor bugs and glitches
  • Limited weapon variety
  • Some combat jank reported
  • Map usability could improve

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose playstyles, shells, abilities, and approach to combat and exploration, with multiple difficulty and assist options."

  • Competence
    4

    "Combat requires skill, timing, and learning boss patterns; players report satisfying challenge and progression."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal progression and exploration; no mention of PvP or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report long play sessions, backtracking, and desire to 100% achievements; some mention replayability and NG+."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer elements mentioned."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players can customize shells, abilities, and builds; exploration and discovery of secrets encourage creative play."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of dominating others; interactions are single-player and narrative-driven."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players enjoy immersive, colorful world and story with humor and environmental themes, providing escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no obligation or pressure mentioned."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players try different shells, abilities, and combat strategies; exploration and secret finding encourage experimentation."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Strong emphasis on exploring diverse, colorful environments with secrets, backtracking, and platforming."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization of shells and abilities allows some self-expression, though character appearance customization is limited."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Imaginative underwater world with anthropomorphic crabs and fantasy elements blended with environmental themes."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community play; experience is primarily solo."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills, learn combat mechanics, and improve through leveling and ability upgrades."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; platforming and combat demand player involvement."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles present."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong progression through leveling, acquiring shells, abilities, and upgrades; collecting items and achievements."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Some players find the game fun and charming, but combat and platforming provide challenge and tension."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Colorful visuals, varied music, and humorous writing provide sensory and emotional enjoyment."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or ranking systems mentioned."

  • Story
    4

    "Engaging narrative with characters, humor, and environmental themes; story motivates players."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Combat and boss fights require timing, parrying, and tactical use of shells and abilities."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Challenging combat and boss encounters create suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report good value for price with substantial content and replayability."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves fighting and defeating enemies, though in a stylized, non-gory manner."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid death and manage resources like shells and health to survive challenging encounters."

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