DuneCrawl Review – Crab‑Crawler Co‑op Adventure That Clicks (Mostly)
I spent hours piloting a giant crab, firing cannons and riding beetles — DuneCrawl is a charming, chaotic co‑op romp with great ideas, a few rough edges and clear multiplayer focus.
DuneCrawl grabs you with a silly, brilliant premise: a gigantic Crab Crawler as your mobile base. If you liked the social silliness of Sea of Thieves mixed with bite‑sized action like Tunic, this one will make you grin — especially with friends.
Core loop is simple and joyful: pilot your Dune Crawler across sandy seas, hop ashore to explore oasis islands and dungeons, man cannons, and brawl on foot when needed. Upgrades (Masks, Tunics, Talismans) unlock new abilities and weapons like the Buzzooka or Acid Harpoon, while crawler mods range from guided torpedoes to spike‑armoured legs — or just a snazzy paint job. The game supports local and online co‑op for up to four players (with a ghostly helper if you solo), and most of the best moments come from coordinated chaos: boarding actions, multi‑saddle beetle rides, and frantic repairs mid‑battle. Combat mixes swashbuckling melee, ranged guns, and environmental mayhem (bomb flowers, beehives — yes, it’s delightfully weird). Exploration rewards you with loot, blueprints and little puzzles, but the campaign sits in the 6–8 hour range for many players. Be warned: technical hiccups (teleports, save bugs, occasional crashes) and some control quirks can break the groove, but when it works the pacing and emergent moments are a lot of fun.
DuneCrawl is a goofy, well‑designed co‑op adventure with huge charm and memorable set‑pieces — just expect some technical wobbliness and bring friends. Worth it if you love emergent multiplayer moments; less so as a lone wolf.
Pros
- Unapologetically original premise — piloting a giant crab never gets old.
- Fantastic co‑op chaos: cannons, boarding, bug mounts and emergent moments with friends.
- Solid upgrade and loot loop with fun weapon choices and crawler customization.
Cons
- Technical rough edges — saves, occasional crashes and multiplayer desyncs can be annoying.
- Solo progression feels shallower and short; the game clearly shines with multiple players.
Player Opinion
Players rave about the charm, art style and how much fun the crab‑based coop is — many called it a ‘blast’ for small groups. Common gripes include matchmaking/save bugs, occasional invisible objects and a couple of control annoyances (esp. without gamepad). Several reviewers note the campaign is compact (6–8 hours) and that solo runs can feel less rewarding, but most still recommend it for casual crew sessions.