While the Soulslike tag on a game might be off-putting for potential fans, there’s a wide variety of games within this subgenre of Action RPGs that gamers shouldn’t overlook just because of the infamous difficulty curves associated with some of the more popular games within this subgenre. Such is the case for Another Crab’s Treasure. Although this Soulslike shares the distinct combat and progression systems of other games within this subgenre, Another Crab’s Treasure sets itself apart from other Soulslikes in many ways, most notably its lighthearted story, vibrant visuals, and praiseworthy accessibility features.
Just before Another Crab’s Treasure’s first anniversary, a massive, DLC-sized update was released for the game, the Year of the Crab update, introducing a New Game+ and several other highly-requested features. So, for those who haven’t given this game a chance yet, or for gamers who have already played and may have already beaten Another Crab’s Treasure, right now is arguably the best time to return or start playing the game.
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Why Now Is the Best Time to Return to or Start Playing Another Crab’s Treasure
Another Crab’s Treasure Is a One-of-a-Kind Soulslike
Apart from their infamous difficulty and distinct combat and progression systems, Soulsborne and Soulslike games are often associated with somber tones that are manifested in both the game’s overall setting and art style. This is one way that Another Crab’s Treasure sets itself apart from other iconic Soulslike games, with its much more vibrant art style and lighthearted story.
Speaking of difficulty, this is another thing that makes Another Crab’s Treasure unique, since the game features a wide variety of accessibility options that allow players to customize the game’s difficulty without needing to rely on community mods or multiplayer like other Soulslikes typically do. From changing incoming and outgoing damage modifiers, slowing down the game’s combat, preventing progression currencies from being lost when dying, to even giving the playable character a gun that can one-shot enemies, Another Crab’s Treasure’s accessibility features make it one of the most approachable games among Soulslikes, perfect for players with any range of experience with these kinds of Action RPGs.
The Biggest Changes from Another Crab’s Treasure Year Of The Crab Update
Whether players are returning to the game or just now getting into it for the first time, the new, free Year of the Crab update for Another Crab’s Treasure delivers a handful of highly requested features to the game, as well as a few pleasant surprises. One of the most notable additions to the game is the New Game+, where the default difficulty increases, enemy encounters have been changed, and exclusive new Stowaways can be earned.
- New Game+
- Sigil Stowaways
- Increased Stowaway limit and Fork upgrade capacity
- New costumes for Kril
- Trials of the Warrior boss rush activity
- Combat Memories feature allows players to revisit individual boss fights
- Bestiary Museum
- Chapter Select feature
- Hidden Snails collectibles
- A secret boss encounter
- New achievements and Steam community trading cards
Beyond the new Year of the Crab update and an upcoming physical release for Another Crab’s Treasure in 2025, developer Aggro Crab recently teased that “big announcements” are coming soon regarding their next game.
The Switch 2 Could Be the Perfect Platform for Another Crab’s Treasure
While Another Crab’s Treasure’s performance on the Nintendo Switch has been criticized for facing performance issues, this could be a problem of the past when the Switch 2 releases later this year. So, for gamers who are already planning on picking up the next-gen Switch, this could be the perfect home for this vibrant Soulslike. Otherwise, the game’s performance on PC and consoles hasn't been an issue.
Another Crab's Treasure
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 81%
- Released
- April 25, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Crude Humor, Language, Use of Tobacco, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Aggro Crab
- Publisher(s)
- Aggro Crab
- Engine
- Unity
