Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes:
Ver.1.1.2.5
While playing with 4 players, the Host Player can now Team Swap, where they can switch out their partner with a player from the other team. (Available for Steam users only)
Players’ equipment loadouts will now appear on the Ranked leaderboard.
Adjusted the Ninja Crabs stage so you can no longer stay on the roof.
The Anchor and Sickle stamina reduction effects no longer stack.
Raised the Revolver, Axe Gun and Pile Bunker shot damage.
Reduced stamina consumption of short reach weapons.
Kanihameha is now harder to deflect if you hold down the button to keep firing it.
Reduced the loss of ranking points when you lose a ranked match.
You can now press X while spectating to switch camera angles.
At long last, the day has finally come. The latest title from Calappa Games, Fight Crab is here! On launch sale at 10% off for 1 week! This Japanese solo developer has an undying love for crustaceans and has previously developed Neo Aquarium and Ace of Seafood.
Fight Crab Pinches Steam in its Claws July 30!! Demo Playable Now!
The newest title from the developer of Neo Aquarium and Ace of Seafood. Based in Japan and self proclaimed lover of crustaceans Calappa Games brings you Fight Crab, releasing on PC July 30th!
The "Official Weapon Trailer" has also been revealed!
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Stuff it in your wishlists and get ready to swing those claws around. The demo is also playable as part of the Steam Game Festival so make sure you give it a spin!
Crabs, Karate, Yakuza, and Physics: What Makes Fight Crab Great
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Fight Crab is a physics-based 3D fighting action game developed by Nusso of Calappa Games. In a world ruled over by crabs, become a crab yourself and rise up to become king of the crustacean fighters.
This is a revolutionary fighting action game that has been nominated for the “Innovative Outlaw Award” at BitSummit Volume 6, the “Best Innovation Award” at the Taipei Game Show, and the Kyoto Esports Game Awards.
Features:
Painstakingly crafted physical simulation of full-body crab movement.
Freely manipulate your pincers to punch, grab, and more. No precalculated motions; experience “real-life” crab fights.
Easy to understand yet deep and layered game rules: “Flip your opponent over to win”. Not simply a race to inflict damage, this game requires well-thought out strategy and tactics to win.
Featuring realistically simulated actual crab species, as well as a rich variety of hardcore weapons and equipment, such as katanas, maces, scooters, and jet engines.
In the trial version, you can play partway through Stage 1: “Crustacean City” and Stage 2: “Crabby Chivalry, Swords and Shells”. Experience real hardcore crab battle for yourself.
Game Development:
・The developer, Nusso, is a fish and shellfish freak as well as creator of the Ace of Seafood and Neo Aquarium titles. During his five years as a game programmer at SEGA, he honed his fighting/battle game skills working in the Yakuza (Ryu ga Gotoku) studio, and after leaving the company he began working on games in which crabs fight it out. He simply could not be satisfied with the confines of humanity.
・As a child, he practiced karate. This made it difficult for him to get used to traditional fighting games, due to the fact that karate has no “command input”, nor does it require one to think about the order in which they execute their moves, etc. “I want to be able to throw punches more freely, and it’s ridiculous that only certain techniques can be used when your opponent has read your next move.” One of Nusso’s main goals was to create a game in which he could simulate more realistic fights, similar to the kumite of karate.
・Procedural technology and physics are the biggest factors in allowing for free movement in the game. Fortunately, current game engines are generally equipped with physics engines, and having made it through Japan’s infamous “exam wars” alive, Nusso also possesses a bit of physics knowledge himself.
However, making all of the various crab body parts move using physics calculation, and creating win/loss decision mechanics and game balance appropriate for a competitive game turned out to be far more difficult than he had expected.
This is because all of the various game balance-related parameters had to actually be simulated beforehand to know exactly how they would end up working in practice.
For example, when configuring muscle strength settings for a crab’s legs, it’s impossible to tell just how fast it will run without first making it actually run. On top of this, there is also the fact that the game contains 23 different variations of crab, each with a different body type. The game also features a power-up system, so personalization of each crab proved to be extremely difficult.
Furthermore, computational complexity had to be scaled back in order to port the game to the Nintendo Switch, and all in all, development took about three years. There aren’t many game designers out there who would think “Yeah, I’ll take the time and effort to do all this” for a single title.
Be sure to experience this awesomely unique and uniquely awesome game for yourself.
Max 80% Off Steam Golden Week Sale Now On! Including titles going on Sale for the first time!
Dear Fans,
Golden Week is about to start in Japan and so Steam will once again be holding a Golden Week Sale.
PLAYISM titles will be available at up to 80% off. This sale will include some titles only just released in February and March!
Giraffe and Annika 20% off
Recently announced for release on Nintendo Switch and PS4, heartwarming adventure rhythm title is on sale for the first time on Steam!
The phenomenal soundtrack is also on sale, with a nice bundle available too!
Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth 20% off
After setting the old school anime community a buzz with the release of a trailer, this Lodoss metroidvania title finally entered early access this March. Available for the first time on Sale now!
The title has overwhelmingly positive reviews so far following in the steps of the previous title from Team ladybug, Touhou Luna Nights.
Your average everyday deer game, DEEEER Simulator 20% off
Extend your neck and hook onto stuff with your antlers, swing about town and enjoy your deer life.
Recent updates include a Dog police officer and a collaboration with I am Bread which introduces a toaster which transforms your deer into a slice of bread.
A near infinite combination of stats and effects for weapon drops.
Mix and match your loadouts to draw out the full potential of your gear.
The utterly dope soundtrack, containing 12 tracks produced by developer Grayfax Software, is also available on sale. Overflowing with 90s Hip Hop vibes, this is a great opportunity to pick it up bundled with the game.
Crustacean Combat Title Fight Crab 2020 PC Version Release Announced!
Dear Fans,
Fight Crab. A 3D fighting game where you are crab, and you fight crab.
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In a world not our own, the gods gifted the crabs power and intelligence. The crabs rose from the depths and stole humanity’s weapons and conquered the Earth.
The crabs are immortal and do not die by blade or gun, however, there is one crustacean law that is unavoidable.
Those who’s shell touches the land must yield. If a crab was to be flipped onto its back in a fight then it shall lose.
You will set out on a journey to become the mightiest crab, and flip the whole world upside down.
With a full physics engine, engage in crab fights where the only rule is to flip your opponent onto its back. You can grab them, hit them with swords, shoot them with guns, chains, jet engines you name it. You can also catch their weapons with your claws or climb up walls in crabby fashion, master these skills to defeat your enemies. With fully procedural animations and true collision detection, enjoy the feeling of becoming a crab that fights other crab.
Coming this Summer to Steam! Add it to your wishlists!
Mercury Studio, a one man studio which created the popular battle racing games Break Arts and Break Arts II is back with SoundArt, a brand new title!
Exhilirating Rhythm Action
Hit, sweep and thrust the blocks that come flying towards you in time with the music.
Maneuver your sticks gracefully and rack up points!
Unlimited Stages
Load your own tracks into the game and watch as your favourite tunes become new levels.
Rock and Pop tunes will provide particularly challenging stages! The number of stages si only limited by the size of your music library!
Show me, Show you.
Sound Art has a Live Show mode where you can stream and show off your playstyle to a crowd.
With VRM avatar support, with a simple file swap you can play as your favourite avatar.
Also if you're streaming on youtube or twitch, viewer reactions will appear in game so you can connect with your audience!
SoundArt isn't just a game for the one with the VR headset on, it's also for the viewers.
Indie Game Collab Tunes Included!
Tracks from upcoming crustacean battle game Fight Crab by Nussoft and Touhou Luna Nights have been preloaded!
