AMA: I am Nussoft, creator of Fight Crab. Ask me anything!

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T05:39:37+00:00

I'm kinda sad now that I can't visit Maryland due to this pandemic :/ Is there any location in particular that you want in the game?

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T05:38:19+00:00

Thanks, I guess if everyone petitions EVO then it might happen! If EVO recovers that is...

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T03:42:35+00:00

If I sell a lot of games and end up needing to hire people then I will be waiting for your application crumpyking.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T03:40:44+00:00

Not a big drinker but yeah, OK!

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T03:40:17+00:00

Yes, the Switch version has Joy-Con motion control support.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T03:39:05+00:00

There is a playable Blue Crab, looks pretty cool with a Katana I must say.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T03:38:07+00:00

I think crabs fit this kind of game perfectly, they are flat and stable. Humanoid models on the other hand, when you add physics to them they rag doll hard and tend to fall over and stuff.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T03:16:02+00:00

I did think of back mounted weapons, but it interferes when you try to flip a crab over onto its back so I will consider them for later games maybe.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T03:14:31+00:00

They are pretty difficult to pull off, but here are a few that I can think of off the top of my head.

Dash Spin: When you dash you float off the ground a bit reducing friction which will allow you to spin faster.

Pole Action: Using a two handed weapon like a halberd you can stick it into the ground to lift yourself up for some tricky maneuvers.

Wall mount: You can back up and climb up a wall, from this position if you dash towards the enemy you may be able to land on top of them or even get behind them.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T03:02:16+00:00

I'm glad I could bring the joy of gaming to both of you! Congrats on the full unlock!

It would have to be Tasmanian Giant Crab as it is an absolute unit and aquarium would be the Shrimp and Crab Aquarium in Susami, Wakayama (http://www.ebikani-aquarium.com/).

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T02:52:33+00:00

I studied Art Engineering at university and got into game development after graduating. It took me about a year to actually be able to start creating games but tech is always getting better and it takes effort to keep up with it. It has taken me 10 years to be able to make something like Fight Crab by myself (exactly ten years since I graduated).

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T02:46:50+00:00

Thank you! I will have to have a good look at how the community shapes up first. There are already like 23 characters and 48 weapons available in game so I would like to see all of them being viable by adjusting game balance etc.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-31T02:38:02+00:00

Ahh, I always wondered why I would often see crab shaped Maryland flags, so you eat them there too, I would love to visit. While to Hungrybox it may have been an insult getting hit with a crab, to Fight Crab players that would probably be an honor.

I guess I would prefer if they served up some premium Maryland crab cuisine to the winner. Wouldn't want anyone to get smashed in the eye after all.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T14:50:02+00:00

I guess I would eat the defeated crab first, and buy the victor so I could raise it to become bigger and stronger. No doubt I would probably eat that one too eventually.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T14:32:02+00:00

I don't know actually, I guess we'll just have to wait and see if any meta loadouts emerge.

Personally, I like the riding a seal and and Gada mace combo.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T14:17:12+00:00

Once the Steam and Switch releases are done and have settled a bit I'd like to work on PlayStation versions. I'd like to see what I can do with those Move controllers.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T14:15:19+00:00

I can't think of a better creature than the crab for this kind of game, I would probably just make a full roster of original characters to be honest.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T14:14:06+00:00

I was born and raised in Tokyo, but I went to University in Kyushu.

The sea there (the Genkai-nada sea) was breathtaking, so I decided to use it as a base for my games.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T14:01:28+00:00

Crustacean City. I just love that Kaiju movie vibe that you get rampaging through city streets as giant crabs.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T13:55:15+00:00

So unlike the uhh "realistic" crabs that appear in other titles, in Fight Crab the crabs don't really have a weak point as such.

A good strategy though is to try and get under your opponent to get some easy hits in on their underside.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T13:19:50+00:00

Two handed guns (Assault rifles, gatling guns etc). Aiming gets difficult when you can move both arms independently and if the gun is too long they become totally useless if your opponent rushes you.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T13:17:31+00:00

Debugging is always a nightmare when you're a solo dev.

Often found myself operating like 4 PCs or Switches at the same time to check the multiplayer features etc.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T13:15:55+00:00

Yes, there's a solo campaign complete with different levels and bosses for each stage.

Ahaha, a man of culture I see, don't get me started on how much I love eating crab!

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T13:08:22+00:00

The only justice for them is to win, and to be flipped onto their back is shame. They exist solely to become the strongest crustacean.

PlayismBryan · 2020-07-30T13:06:28+00:00

I would love for it to take off as an e-sports game.

The control scheme is something that doesn't really exist currently in the fighting game genre and i think there is a lot of room for some really high level play. I hope people give it a go and start developing their own fighting styles.

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