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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Apr 19, 2013
    100
    Mr. Crab claws his way to the top through perseverance and an adorable fashion sense.
  2. Oct 20, 2014
    83
    If the fact that the star of this game is a crab with an hat is not enough, you should know that Mr. Crab is a clever platform game, with a smart level design and a lot of replay value.
  3. Apr 21, 2013
    80
    I very much enjoyed my time playing Mr. Crab. While it doesn’t cram itself with the intentionally addictive progress bars and elements, the fast-paced gameplay and unique level design kept me glued to the iPad.
  4. Apr 17, 2013
    80
    Mr. Crab features plenty of entertaining levels that make it easy enough for a child to pick up, but tricky enough for adults to enjoy.
  5. Apr 16, 2013
    80
    Mr. Crab is nothing more or less than a competent, lighthearted, and gorgeously presented platformer you can tackle in bite-sized snacks. It does settle in to a rut early on, but you might not care if you're having enough fun.
  6. Apr 15, 2013
    80
    With its polished presentation, simple controls, and entertaining gameplay, Illusion Labs has the makings of another hit on its hands.
  7. Apr 15, 2013
    80
    As it stands, Mr. Crab is a solid, clever little one-touch platformer.
  8. Apple'N'Apps
    Apr 11, 2013
    80
    Mr. Crab ($0.99, Universal) is another finely crafted iOS experience from Illusion Labs that effortlessly rises above a crowded App Store to make it a should buy. This is how you rise above the sea of sameness in the App Store.
  9. Apr 11, 2013
    80
    Learn just how fast a cartoon crab can run and jump in this fast-paced platformer.
  10. Apr 23, 2013
    78
    Mr. Crab is an adorable game with classic sensibilities. Though it could have spent more time iterating on its eventual brutally difficulty, it’s the right size as a digestible chunk of the sweaty-palmed platformers of yesteryear.
  11. Apr 22, 2013
    78
    Mr. Crab is a fun, simple platformer, packed with a lot of different levels, cute graphics and great touch controls.
  12. Just be aware that it can also be a bit intense.
  13. Apr 12, 2013
    70
    Mr. Crab is not just a very competent game for the most part, it's also a refreshingly different take on the platforming genre - one that's long overdue. It's a colorful and often clever game - qualities that overshadow the game's handful of frustrations.
  14. Apr 11, 2013
    70
    Though Mr. Crab is a clever and entertaining platformer, there's nothing fresh about it. It's still worth some attention, mind.
  15. Apr 17, 2013
    40
    Mr. Crab is the McDonald’s toy equivalent of an iPhone game, and it didn’t come free with the Happy Meal.
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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. May 19, 2023
    5
    its fun but maybe a little to easy to a point where u have to convince yourself its fun
  2. Feb 3, 2014
    2
    Mr Crab is a fantastic platformer for young graduates to learn about the harsh realities of working life. No matter how hard Mr Crab jumps,Mr Crab is a fantastic platformer for young graduates to learn about the harsh realities of working life. No matter how hard Mr Crab jumps, all he does is wallow in the base levels of each stage as the clunky iPhone tap controls maim his abilities and swiftly murders any ambitions he has. Full Review »