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  • Talking about my experiences with Another Crab's Treasure, gaming's first Shoalslike, after doing all of the things!
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    00:00 Intro
    01:16 Overview
    02:09 Technical State
    03:00 Difficulty
    04:22 Story Set Up & Thoughts
    05:48 Progression Systems
    11:30 Gameplay & World
    14:52 Combat
    20:11 Steam Deck
    20:58 Positives/Negatives
    22:45 Conclusion
    23:55 Wrap Up
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 231

  • @MartianHomebody
    @MartianHomebody Місяць тому +370

    HE SAID IT. HE SAID SHOALS-LIKE. I can sleep, now.

    • @nottoday9182
      @nottoday9182 Місяць тому +10

      Shelldon Lord of the Sands Between

  • @SoldierSice93
    @SoldierSice93 Місяць тому +113

    Shelldenring, Lies of Sea, Crabborne.

  • @groalerable
    @groalerable Місяць тому +370

    Is it worth shelling out 30 clams?

    • @grahamlawson402
      @grahamlawson402 Місяць тому +67

      I don't know anything about clams, but I can tell you with absolute certainty that this game is definitely worth 30 sand dollars!

    • @SL4PSH0CK
      @SL4PSH0CK Місяць тому +8

      it has great regional price, cost 14$ here on steam

    • @gears2525
      @gears2525 Місяць тому +10

      They switched to the trash standard

    • @jacobhay8570
      @jacobhay8570 Місяць тому +5

      its also on gamepass for like $12 a month

    • @Lock2002ful
      @Lock2002ful Місяць тому

      Instand gaming 12€.
      Definitely worth it.

  • @FelisImpurrator
    @FelisImpurrator Місяць тому +21

    A true successor to Dark Souls, as evidenced by the classic bit of sage wisdom:
    Time for crab

  • @littleed9227
    @littleed9227 Місяць тому +82

    Just an FYI you can reset your level while you are in the moon shell leveling up, next to the confirm button on the left is a little reset button, hope this helps anyone :)
    oh yeah you will also need shark eggs to be able to reset your level!

    • @nottoday9182
      @nottoday9182 Місяць тому +4

      Thank you! I was wondering what shark eggs did. I thought maybe it was just a gross shell haha

  • @SL4PSH0CK
    @SL4PSH0CK Місяць тому +73

    love how witty and practical the idea of how the shell plays much more of a pivotal role in game, where it serve as the backbone for your skill and playstye. more than its real world applications.

  • @FijianSouljah1312
    @FijianSouljah1312 Місяць тому +15

    11:14 OMFG 😂😂😂😂 I totally forgot about THAT shell in the game, first time I read that description I let out a belly worthy laugh & seeing it again still makes it happen.
    For anyone confused it’s a reference to a short story turnt meme, the six worded goes ; “For sale: baby shoes, never worn”

  • @ronniewhitedx
    @ronniewhitedx Місяць тому +15

    I really like this developers work. They present their games with this cutesy facade with much darker elements and storytelling Underneath It All.

  • @xs10shul
    @xs10shul Місяць тому +28

    I've had a lot of fun with this game. The setting is unique and fun to explore, and it's difficult enough that this souls veteran had to walk away a few times. This is one of those games that I'm glad just exists. The devs seem to really care about putting out a genuine soulslike that's stable (I had no bugs, anyway), engaging, and fun. My sincere hope is that the colorful visuals and accessibility draw in new fans to a not always welcoming genre.

    • @slipstream7324
      @slipstream7324 Місяць тому +1

      i recommend 'the last hero of nostalgaia'

    • @save_cats
      @save_cats Місяць тому +4

      I legit thought this game was going to be so stupid. I was dead wrong haha, this game is a banger.

  • @Roanix1
    @Roanix1 Місяць тому +28

    The sands between... Perfect

  • @williamwatt1877
    @williamwatt1877 Місяць тому +25

    Having a lot of fun with this one so far. Aggro Crab are clearly students of the genre and, like Lies of P, have really distilled the essence of FromSoft’s various formulas while putting their own spin on things. Very charming little game.

    • @YEY0806
      @YEY0806 28 днів тому

      It's honestly amazing that 11 people made this game

    • @drakofox1362
      @drakofox1362 22 дні тому

      ​@@YEY0806 hold up ONLY 11 PEOPLE!?! nice

  • @purplatypus7405
    @purplatypus7405 Місяць тому +61

    a shoals-like indeed sir.

  • @Notsram77
    @Notsram77 Місяць тому +24

    "Rage Winning" oh man I love this concept! :D

  • @emirrp
    @emirrp Місяць тому +8

    "Sands between" I wonder where that one came from 🤔🤔

  • @zantos4853
    @zantos4853 Місяць тому +3

    The parry is so satisfying in this game. By far the best parry system of any non Fromsoft Soulslike. I destroyed every Boss after unlocking it.

  • @Evanz111
    @Evanz111 Місяць тому +30

    We need more games that let us play as animals, like we had back in the PS1 days with A Dog’s Life.
    They must be a lot more difficult to animate as a player, but they’re so distinct stand out in a competitive market.

    • @trubblegum5787
      @trubblegum5787 Місяць тому +2

      I mean... Stray didn't come out that long ago, lol. There's also games like Man eater and Ancestors that came out a lil while back.

    • @spankg888
      @spankg888 Місяць тому

      There was tokyo jungle on ps3

    • @alibilgi6122
      @alibilgi6122 18 днів тому

      youll like deaths door, its a great game

  • @silverbolt6699
    @silverbolt6699 Місяць тому +3

    10:37 "which we all know is nice" Nice dude

  • @alexforce9
    @alexforce9 Місяць тому +3

    You only have one weapon but you can use the fork as a hammer if you unlock it in the snail domein. And you can do it pretty early. And its a stronger version of the weapon.

  • @SiegmundCG
    @SiegmundCG Місяць тому +7

    I always appreciate your steam deck sections ty

  • @cmdr.jabozerstorer3968
    @cmdr.jabozerstorer3968 Місяць тому +6

    I'm more interested in this now than I was previously. It seems to have more depth to it than I initially thought. I'll Wishlist it on Steam.

  • @coconutologist
    @coconutologist Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the video. That's nice that they paired the gun with the shell mechanic. Here's hoping it's successful enough to spawn a sequel that will expand on this title. Onward to 400k. All glory to the algorithm.

  • @strigoi_guhlqueen8355
    @strigoi_guhlqueen8355 Місяць тому +1

    I was very exited for your review of this.

  • @blueklick8567
    @blueklick8567 Місяць тому +1

    17:06 if your looking to party more effectively, I’ve found that attack at the moment of contact does the job pretty well. When you attack from hiding in your shell it counts as coming out of it and parries an attack with the right timing. It does mess up the follow up attacks at points, but it is a way to parry with relative ease.

  • @nomanq101
    @nomanq101 Місяць тому +1

    Always appreciate ur videos for having a steam deck section. Game looks great! 🙌

  • @melancholoid
    @melancholoid Місяць тому

    Awesome Vid!
    Thank You very much for Your Work! Greetings from Germany

  • @DetourK
    @DetourK Місяць тому +2

    6:52 Hey Mort - love your videos! You can reset the stats by using a shark egg when you click the little recycle icon.

  • @StevenForditude
    @StevenForditude Місяць тому +5

    This game looks really fun. Thanks for the review. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else mention it.

    • @Vladutz.19
      @Vladutz.19 Місяць тому

      Gameranx mentioned it a few months ago. That's how I heard about it.

  • @seablade214
    @seablade214 Місяць тому +1

    Since I never liked how most of souls-likes do parrying, I actually loved parrying in ACT more. I am pretty sure most people have your experience with it being weird to do it on release which is not what most do. In my head, I always thought of parrying as risking yourself to getting hit to nullify something, so letting go of my guard to swing my shield out (leaving me open to getting hit) to counter someone matched up with my thought process more.

  • @jasonmackintosh1253
    @jasonmackintosh1253 Місяць тому

    great review, thanks for the great content

  • @irishguy167
    @irishguy167 Місяць тому +1

    I'd really love to see you go over the achievement list in these 100% reviews. Even just a brief little thing about missables, how many playthroughs, what you think of the list. 👍 👍

  • @TheMasterblaster32
    @TheMasterblaster32 Місяць тому

    Subbed great review well put together fella cheers 👍.

  • @classycasual3910
    @classycasual3910 Місяць тому

    Thanks for covering this one, I've been excited for its release ever since I saw iron pineapple check it out!

  • @battlericky17
    @battlericky17 Місяць тому +3

    Wow you really knocked this one clean out

  • @ekkaphetseangwanthet4411
    @ekkaphetseangwanthet4411 Місяць тому +2

    Already cmon man, good job 👏

  • @dangerbuoy
    @dangerbuoy Місяць тому +1

    This looks fantastic! I wish more games went with the colorful, light-hearted aesthetic.

  • @devilofether6185
    @devilofether6185 Місяць тому +1

    Here is a tip for parrying; instead of releasing your block, just press the attack button while blocking, it is much easier to time (maybe dodge as well, but not completely sure about that)

  • @rise4097
    @rise4097 Місяць тому

    This looks like so much fun!

  • @jadajp1782
    @jadajp1782 Місяць тому +1

    you can reset your stats with a shark egg by clicking the recycling icon in the level up menu

  • @michibichi2212
    @michibichi2212 Місяць тому

    hey thanks for review. i had my eyes on this cause i love the underwater setting and am generally interested in souls like games. however i always end up quitting them after like 3 hrs cause i cant procede. hearing this is optionally less hardcore made me buy it outright just now to support stuff like that. looking forward to playing.

  • @HubertTheMad
    @HubertTheMad Місяць тому +9

    RIP Hermy, my hermit crab that I accidentally drowned. In all seriousness, this was a hilarious and punny vid lol

  • @PeculiarNotions
    @PeculiarNotions Місяць тому +3

    "Shoals-like" I dig it.

  • @avalonjustin
    @avalonjustin 22 дні тому

    Thanks for this review. I've been considering picking this game up. You know, just for the halibut.

  • @kaidorade1317
    @kaidorade1317 Місяць тому +7

    A shells-like! Honestly this is a great start to soulsborne adventures with how accessible it is

    • @TheHeartThatRunsCold
      @TheHeartThatRunsCold Місяць тому +2

      Very similar to Kenna Bridge of spirits in that way.

    • @kaidorade1317
      @kaidorade1317 Місяць тому +2

      @@TheHeartThatRunsCold I liked that game! If it got a sequel I’d be down

  • @BridgeBurnerNZ
    @BridgeBurnerNZ Місяць тому

    @Moristmal can you please include the steam link (or whatever shop you purchased/were gifted the game at) in your YT description as part of your standard template?

  • @Dracobyte
    @Dracobyte Місяць тому +2

    A really cool Crab-Souls game!

  • @desenhista12
    @desenhista12 22 дні тому

    Great review as always. I'm gonna wait a little because of the bugs

  • @Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch
    @Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch Місяць тому

    I really like the concept of this game, great adaptation of a souls like

  • @MaitreMechant
    @MaitreMechant Місяць тому

    cool to see this game in the gamepass, gonna try this

  • @ope314
    @ope314 Місяць тому

    Jumped in on Game Pass last night. It's great!

  • @amaurylaunay
    @amaurylaunay Місяць тому +4

    I started playing it after your first look and I'm loving it so far. It's the first Souls-like I really play because, on top of the humor and the subject matter being close to my heart, the fact that the accessibility options are /there/ makes me feel like the game isn't going to be unfairly hard.

    • @richardfreutel5002
      @richardfreutel5002 Місяць тому

      I feel like you are hinting at the souls like games or what do you mean in particular? Because if you do, I would disagree there. Not a single Souls-Game (At least from FromSoft) is "unfair". Sry but it simply isn't, and I am saying this as someone who struggled A LOT during all of those but still somehow managed to complete all of them....
      It's interesting that people adress modern Soulsgames as "hard", although there are many older games that are actually unfair by design because they were so short that they HAD to implement sth. to keep the playing playing for a longer time than the game's actual length (look at the arcade games for instance).
      No Souls Game is "unfair" , but they are all admittedly demanding the player to engage and be patient. Mistakes and trying over and over and over again is kind of the point.

    • @amaurylaunay
      @amaurylaunay Місяць тому +2

      @@richardfreutel5002 but see that's the thing, it doesn't matter if Dark Souls and the other From Software games are actually fair or not. The impression I got from them, from the community and the reviews, is that they are games where you bang your head against a wall, until you or the wall breaks. And as such I've never wanted to touch them, even though the world looks really cool.
      This game has a button that makes the wall crumble, or go away entirely.

  • @TheRipcurrent
    @TheRipcurrent Місяць тому

    10:36 "Which we of course know is nice." Did not expect that joke coming from Mort.

  • @krazykris9396
    @krazykris9396 Місяць тому +1

    Well I have a feeling that this game will be nomited for the games for impact category at the game awards.

  • @lucascecil6287
    @lucascecil6287 Місяць тому +20

    I don't know how you find the time!

    • @MuusTri
      @MuusTri Місяць тому +4

      For some people the day has 24 hours.

    • @-Monad-
      @-Monad- Місяць тому

      ​@@MuusTri sleep when you're ☠️

    • @MuusTri
      @MuusTri Місяць тому

      @-Monad- Well I guess Mortim sleeps once he has released a video and brought his son to bed. XD

  • @tonyballsacaroni
    @tonyballsacaroni Місяць тому +6

    'Which we all know is nice." Perfect!

  • @danielcalabrese5769
    @danielcalabrese5769 Місяць тому

    Sounds like a cool little game I'll definitely be playing it when I jump back on gamepass after I finish playing weird west on ps5

  • @FaolanHart
    @FaolanHart Місяць тому +1

    I'm really happy to hear it's good.
    Honestly short is a good thing to me. I play so many RPGs it takes me months to finish the long ones.
    I ended up dropping Elden Ring due to all the time it takes & getting burned out by the IMO boring open world design.
    I much prefer the Souls games with level design.

  • @NotJustABarista
    @NotJustABarista Місяць тому +2

    Granted, “A watery grave” makes more sense, but I would have shot chocolate milk out my nose if the death message was “You Tide”

    • @XoRandomGuyoX
      @XoRandomGuyoX Місяць тому

      That would be a simple enough thing to mod into the game.

  • @snaccpacc651
    @snaccpacc651 26 днів тому

    Did you try with controller at all? I found parrying pretty easy to learn with a controller

  • @ronniewhitedx
    @ronniewhitedx Місяць тому +1

    Why does the credit song for this game go super hard though?

  • @realEvanRichards
    @realEvanRichards 20 днів тому

    "Lower Crust" has got to be a Lower Kurast reference 😀

  • @nazgulsenpai
    @nazgulsenpai Місяць тому

    I was wondering when this would become a Serious Gaming™ channel :)

  • @goeddy
    @goeddy Місяць тому +2

    I just have one question: is there a mortal shell? 👀

  • @HamsterAccent
    @HamsterAccent Місяць тому

    I'm loving it on Game Pass. I really want to get it for Steam Deck if it runs well.

  • @Ryanin2D
    @Ryanin2D Місяць тому +4

    "a shoals-like" don't think you got that past us

  • @erikskoog8415
    @erikskoog8415 Місяць тому +1

    Good show sir

  • @sgtgefmongoose
    @sgtgefmongoose Місяць тому +5

    A shoals-like.....? God...god damnit.

  • @SebCarrasco
    @SebCarrasco Місяць тому

    I’d highly recommend “Ashen”, for another extremely beautiful and unique game in the Soulsbourne genre

  • @pitanguirj
    @pitanguirj 5 днів тому

    Thanks you.

  • @nathanplumb3782
    @nathanplumb3782 5 днів тому

    Parts of this game a surprisingly true to real life. The CEO of shellfish corp is a literal parasite, just like real life corporate people.

  • @randyb4191
    @randyb4191 Місяць тому +8

    Game sounds fun!

    • @save_cats
      @save_cats Місяць тому +2

      It’s really fun, and the graphics are pretty surreal and nostalgic while you’re playing it. Also super hilarious as a cherry on top.

  • @yohannfallas2412
    @yohannfallas2412 Місяць тому +4

    Coucou de France, super boulot mec

    • @ChristmasLore
      @ChristmasLore Місяць тому

      On dit encore "boulot"? Wouldn't most people say "job" by now?
      Question honête, je sors peu.

    • @ChristmasLore
      @ChristmasLore Місяць тому

      (et oui, Mortem est un veritable boureau de travail, pour tous les titres qu'il evalue; c'est toujours impeccable)

    • @yohannfallas2412
      @yohannfallas2412 Місяць тому

      @@ChristmasLoreerrare humanum est 😅
      Vrai réponse à ta question, je pense que boulot est encore utilisé, depends du contexte ou de la tournure de la phrase, « taf » pourrait passer aussi

    • @ChristmasLore
      @ChristmasLore Місяць тому

      @@yohannfallas2412 , taf, je pensais à taf.
      Le latin est plutot inutile? J'en ai fais pendant 5 ans, et il me semble que je ne l'utilise jamais ainsi? (Comme le grec, c'est surtout utile pour l'apprentissage d'autres langues, et l'ethymologie)

    • @yohannfallas2412
      @yohannfallas2412 Місяць тому

      @@ChristmasLore Hum… les locutions latine ? Usage rare ? 🤔
      T’as pas compris la blague derrière c’est pas grave, c’est de toute façon une conversation hors-sujet donc bonne journée🙂

  • @javiernovoa8756
    @javiernovoa8756 Місяць тому

    Looks like too much fun not to pick up at some point. I'm not really into souls games, but this give me a fun entry point.

  • @hugmonger
    @hugmonger Місяць тому

    This game looks great. Im probably not gunna play it cuz i find souls likes fun to watch not play, but this is genuinely exciting. Classic 3d Platformer meets Souls-Like... amazing.

  • @maxtriess884
    @maxtriess884 2 дні тому

    The accessibility options are great. So many people wouldnt see this game through if it wasnt for them i think. I mean i would play lies of pi and lords of the fallen if they had those, but since they dont i will never see the care they put into the level Design 😢

  • @matthewthole6878
    @matthewthole6878 Місяць тому

    I’m really digging this game. I’m a big fan of souls-likes, so this is right up my alley. And there are so many little in-jokes and references to other souls-likes, SpongeBob, and everything in between. If you like the genre, and enjoy a game that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this is for you 👍🏻 👍🏻

  • @massaosaito4084
    @massaosaito4084 Місяць тому

    RAGE. WINNING. I... what, how? I'm just in love with this terminology XD
    P.S: The crab is Naruto-running?! Greatest game EVA XD

  • @IggyMaid
    @IggyMaid Місяць тому

    with the speed that you generally blitz so many games to get your 100% reviews out in a timely manner do you ever feel as though you're rushing to the point of not being able to appreciate finer details? Do you find a big difference between playing a game casually for fun and playing a game for work/review?

    • @MortismalGaming
      @MortismalGaming  Місяць тому

      It's rare that I rush, and the only part of this that genuinely feels like work is actually making the videos

  • @stephenmeinhold5452
    @stephenmeinhold5452 Місяць тому

    any news on patches?

  • @spaceghostohio7989
    @spaceghostohio7989 Місяць тому

    Looks like a good game to introduce your son the genre.

  • @jvsbarde
    @jvsbarde Місяць тому

    Nice

  • @XoRandomGuyoX
    @XoRandomGuyoX Місяць тому

    I'll keep this one on the watch list, to how it gets patched and then maybe pick it up during a sale.

  • @nightmareriddenlibrarian2924
    @nightmareriddenlibrarian2924 24 дні тому

    I dont think that the above world is "gone" i personally think that the area/ocean parts where the game takes place is just unused, i think the devs also confirmed thaf magic just straight up exists in this world

  • @thefrozenpanda
    @thefrozenpanda Місяць тому

    Not my type of game, but def looks/sounds like a fun time for those who enjoy this genre.

  • @nickmcdaniel6071
    @nickmcdaniel6071 28 днів тому

    How is anyone holding 60fps on highest settings on steam deck? I have it at the lowest for both graphics options & its holding 60, but anything past that is absoltuely not a solid frame rate :/

  • @ZaidAsmaida
    @ZaidAsmaida Місяць тому

    Ive had the exact same technical problems on my Series S.. I've just finished the game lol and i immediately, tho i didnt think the game would let me, but ive killed the dude who has my shell in the end and didn't even hear him out lol..

  • @timmyburch6501
    @timmyburch6501 Місяць тому

  • @ChristmasLore
    @ChristmasLore Місяць тому +1

    Seriously, if you do enjoy some humor in some games, do check the now older french title " Dungeon of Naheubleuk: The Amulet of Chaos" ( also still pushing for The Inquisitor, in a completely different tone/genre)

  • @maydaypilot7489
    @maydaypilot7489 Місяць тому +1

    The reel question: is there a poison swamp area?

  • @ForgottenTarnished
    @ForgottenTarnished Місяць тому

    nice

  • @Voss_Man
    @Voss_Man Місяць тому

    Unfortunately got a bug that bricked my save and had to refund. Might try again if it goes on a decent sale.

  • @TheYakuzaMan
    @TheYakuzaMan Місяць тому

    Great game, but it was indeed buggy. My biggest bug was that my frames dropped drastically for a short period. After returning, my camera was locked and all an enemies were non aggro

  • @Dean-SLC
    @Dean-SLC Місяць тому +1

    Anyone know were the gacha capsule shell is?

    • @MortismalGaming
      @MortismalGaming  Місяць тому +2

      Right behind the moon snail shell where you go to intercept the big boat

    • @FlyfishermanMike
      @FlyfishermanMike 25 днів тому

      There's one in the Roland boss fight.

  • @slipstream7324
    @slipstream7324 Місяць тому

    this game is hype

  • @509Przemek
    @509Przemek Місяць тому +1

    Just finished it after 21h, had a blast, i REALLY liked the mantis bossfight when i got used to parrying. The story was also suprisingly good, expected a few chuckles and ended up with a few tears

  • @EmilKusan
    @EmilKusan Місяць тому

    Soulslike Psychonauts under water.

  • @hatechm
    @hatechm Місяць тому

    wow

  • @aaroncollado8564
    @aaroncollado8564 17 днів тому

    The only thing I complain about is that there isnt much to do after completing the game. I wished there was a boss mode or even a harder difficulty. I mostly one shot everything at this point

  • @metallixro
    @metallixro Місяць тому +4

    Rage winning needa to become industry standard!

    • @j72ashley
      @j72ashley Місяць тому

      I love it! Like "bullet heaven" stuck for VS-likes. Let's make "rage win" a thing

  • @eleven2435
    @eleven2435 Місяць тому +1

    Are there any enemies that says: "You(r) shell not pass!" ? :D

    • @Gravely5059
      @Gravely5059 Місяць тому +1

      Or a sea turtle 🐢 that tells you "Today is my hundred and eleventeith birthday. "

    • @eleven2435
      @eleven2435 Місяць тому

      @@Gravely5059 nice :D

  • @BobbyJenko
    @BobbyJenko 24 дні тому

    If you are remotely interested in this setting or genre, buy it. It’s not even a question. It’s worth it.