Summary
Upcoming Soulslike gameAnother Crab’s Treasurefeatures an easy mode where the players are equipped with a large handgun that they can use to one-shot bosses that get on their nerves. WhileSoulslike gameshave dabbled with difficulty options in the past, most of them tend to avoid having any kind of easy mode. A defining characteristic of the genre is the need for players to improve their skills and overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, so some have argued that an easy mode is counter to the philosophy of Soulslike games.
Another Crab’s Treasureis a new take on the Soulslike genre, one that takes a more comedic approach. Whereas most Soulslike games are gritty, with dark, depressing worlds and medieval fantasy elements,Another Crab’s Treasureis about a hermit crab. In it, players equip a variety of shells to help them fight off the various enemies that lurk on the ocean floor, with one such “shell” outfitting them with a literal handgun.
Those playing the demo forAnother Crab’s Treasurehave discovered that the game has a wild take on “easy mode.” Whereas Soulslike games are known for their intense boss fights that push players to their limits,Another Crab’s Treasuregives players the option to equip a gun and kill bossesand everyone else in the game with one hit. This way, those that still want a challenging Soulslike experience can have it, but anyone that gets too frustrated can simply whip out their gun and make quick work of any bosses that are giving them trouble.
Easy modes in Soulslike gameshave long been controversial, but it’s not likely thatAnother Crab’s Treasurewill offend diehard fans of the genre. It completely fits the tone thatAnother Crab’s Treasureis striving for, and it completely makes sense for the game. It could help those who haven’t been able to really get into Soulslike games see what all the fuss is about, as they never have to worry about getting too frustrated or overwhelmed.
Those interested in trying out this wild Soulslike game should note thatAnother Crab’s Treasureis set to launch at some point in 2024, though a demo is available to play right now through Steam.Another Crab’s Treasureis also coming to Xbox Game Passas a day one release, so genre fans who aren’t quite sure about the game can try it out without having to pay full price.
Another Crab’s Treasurelaunches in 2024 for PC, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
