Game Theory: SpongeBob Squarepants meets Dark Souls, somehow kind of rocks

"Another Crab's Treasure," a new action-RPG from Aggro Crab, melds the dark essence of Dark Souls with the whimsical world of SpongeBob SquarePants. The game features Kril, a hermit crab on a quest to retrieve his shell from a loan shark, leading to a journey filled with dark, self-destructive challenges and environmentalist satire.

The gameplay offers a unique twist on the Soulslike combat style, emphasizing defense and strategic use of various "shells" as both armor and weapon. Despite its slow start, the game introduces mechanics gradually, aiming to make the challenging Souls-style combat more accessible. Additionally, it includes "assist" options to adjust difficulty, enhancing its appeal to a broader audience.