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Review of Another Crab's Treasure on Xbox Series X/S

by Chucky Chucky photo Apr 2024
Cover image of Another Crab's Treasure on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8
Released: 25 Apr 2024
Genre: Soulslike Action-Adventure
Developer: Aggro Crab
Publisher: Aggro Crab

Introduction

Ever felt like life was just one big, slippery wave and you were the crab trying to hang on? Well, congratulations! Another Crab's Treasure is here to confirm your worst fears. Take control of poor, shell-less Kril, a hermit crab navigating a polluted underwater hellscape, and pray you don't drown in despair. This Soulslike adventure features the ever-intriguing premise of a crab relying on trash for survival—so, yes, it’s basically what our dumpster-diving friends would call ‘home’.

Gameplay

Kril’s soul-crushing adventure is a hectic blend of platforming, looting, and some very cranky sea creatures. With inventive environmental storytelling and ample upgrades, there’s barely a dull moment, unless you're busy staring into the abyss... which you might be, considering the reflective quality of this oceanic nightmare.

Graphics

Visually, Another Crab's Treasure looks like an Instagram filter for the ocean scenes—if aesthetically pleasing junk piles could be an art style. Vibrant colors contrast the darker tones of marine pollution, with an atmosphere so richly realized that you might momentarily forget you’re simply wading through metaphorical and literal trash. The attention to detail is sublime, from detailed coral reefs to bizarre aquatic creatures, all plucked straight from a marine biologist’s fever dream. Each environment tells part of a story, intertwined with the narrative of Kril’s hazardous adventure—it’s like watching a beautifully animated documentary that’s taken a very wrong turn somewhere along the way.

Conclusion

In a world where other souls waltz around with flaming swords and magical powers—or just your average medieval side quests—Another Crab's Treasure opts for a more relatable adventure. The infuriating yet witty narrative managed to pull me into the currents of Kril's life, reminding us just how much we take for granted when we complain about a rough day. Although you might get fried by bigger fish at times (or at least some disgruntled sea cucumber), the humor and heart in this aquatic adventure ensure that you’ll plunge your way through, one shell at a time. So, if you're in the mood for an entertaining romp through litter-strewn waters, with a pinch of existential dread and the equivalent of one too many shots of tequila, make sure you secure your shell and dive into Another Crab's Treasure. It won’t just leave you questioning your life choices—it’ll sink its claws into your heart as well! Solid 8 out of 10, just don't expect to see Kril with a retirement plan anytime soon…

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