Another Crabs Treasureis a game with adorable graphics, set underwater and featuring crab characters.

However, his shell is taken from him due to the taxes demanded by the Duchess.

This marks the beginning of the sweet protagonist’s adventure.

Another Crab’s Story - Kril is sitting on a tiny rock in The Reefs

The game also beautifully portrays environmental pollution.

Furthermore, the map is quite vast, offering you a long gameplay experience.

Reading these beginner tips will be beneficial for you before accompanying Kril on his adventure.

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At the beginning of your journey, you won’t have a shell for a while.

However, before your battle with Nephro, you will put on a shell for the first time.

Since the game is of the souls-like genre, you will inevitably encounter challenging opponents and bosses.

Another Crab’s Story - Shell screen displays some unlocked shells

Therefore, it’s crucial to embrace the shell mechanics.

Exploring the surroundingsto find out which shells are available will enhance your options.

Each shell has a different ability, and in addition, each one has different stats.

Another Crab’s Story - Kril is wearing a banana peel as a shell

This means that each shell has a different weight and defense levels.

A heavy shell mightrestrict your movement and dodge abilities, while some shells may provide certain stat bonuses.

Additionally, you could maximize their efficiency by using shells effectively and then quickly switching to another nearby shell.

Another Crab’s Story - Stowaway screen displays various ones to wear

When you arrive in New Carcinia, a vendor there provides insurance for your shells.

These are mostly items that it’s possible for you to equip and unequip like trinkets.

Throughout the game, you will inevitably obtain most of them through your exploration.

Another Crab’s Story - Kril standing next to moonsnail fast travel

However,exploring more will increase your chances of finding them.

Initially, you have three stowaway slots in total.

You should equip ones that are suitable for your playstyle in these slots.

Another Crab’s Story - Kril standing next to Moon Snail

Some of them have stat requirements.

Each stowaway will occupy a certain number of slots.

So, the better ones will occupy more slots.

Another Crab’s Story - Shelleport screen displaying New Carcinia

Also, don’t forget toconstantly refresh your stowawaysbased on your build and your opponents.

At the beginning of the game, these accumulated crystals might seem meaningless to you.

Additionally, when using Shelleport with Moon Snail Shell, you might view the areas.

Another Crab’s Story - Kril battling against a fish like creature

The names of these areas show how many purple crystals there are and how many you have collected.

Therefore, acquiring all the skills as soon as possible is a very good idea.

you might choose toavoid certain enemiesto reach your goal or to return to the Moon Snail Shells.

Another Crab’s Story - Kril is speaking with Konche

There are optional bosses in the game.

you’ve got the option to challenge it again when you become strong enough.

What determines your strength are your skills, the stowaways you equip, and your shell.

Another Crab’s Story - Inkerton is speaking with Kril before battle

This is because themap in the game is very large and complex.

Even if you’re not in New Carcinia, talking to Konche willalways help you with directions.

Therefore, you should first verify to use all the features you have to the fullest extent.

Another Crab’s Story - Kril is carrying a gun

If you still can’t defeat bosses,analyze their patterns.

Observe their deadly attacks and the openings they provide.

Furthermore, whether the game is challenging or not is entirely up to you.

Another Crab’s Story - Kril is juggling a Heartkelp Pod

This way, you cankill all your opponents with a single shot.

You need towait for about 50 secondsfor Kril to enter idle animation.

If your Heartkelp Pods are depleted, it makes sense to wait for a while to replenish them.

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Especiallybefore boss battles, it’s wise toenter the fight with maximum Heartkelp Pods.

This increases your chances of survival.

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