Diving into the Comparison Between Crab Treasures' Inkerton Boss and Bloodborne's Gascoigne

The Soulslike genre evolved by adopting FromSoftware's unique third-person action-adventure style, resulting in many of their signature elements becoming standard across the genre for over a decade. A key aspect that carries through is the intense and challenging boss fights that FromSoftware is renowned for. While some games struggle to capture this magic, Crab Treasures excels in this department.

With nearly 20 original and captivating bosses, Crab Treasures showcases distinctive visual designs and varied movesets. Among these bosses, Inkerton, Crab Hunter, stands out as a clear homage to FromSoftware's influence.

Comparing Crab Treasures' Inkerton Boss to Bloodborne's Gascoigne

Inkerton's Bloodborne Tribute

Found initially as a brief encounter in Flotsam Vale, Crab Treasures' Inkerton boss distinctly references FromSoftware's acclaimed Lovecraftian game, Bloodborne. While some bosses in Crab Treasures subtly nod to their inspirations, Inkerton boldly mirrors Bloodborne's Hunter, resembling the iconic character from the game's cover, complete with Hunter attire.

Despite being a squid rather than a human, Inkerton's appearance pays a clear homage to Bloodborne, with his head fins resembling the Hunter's hat sides. Even his weaponry, a large nutcracker and a party popper, mimics the Hunter's trick weapon and pistol combination.

Inkerton's Moveset Echoes Gascoigne's Style

While visually akin to Bloodborne's Hunter, Inkerton's combat style and attack patterns draw parallels to Bloodborne's Father Gascoigne. Inkerton's weapon transformations and sweeping attacks resemble Gascoigne's Hunter Axe maneuvers. Like Gascoigne, Inkerton surprises players with quick projectile attacks mid-combat.

Notably, the pace of combat sets Inkerton apart from Gascoigne. While Gascoigne in Bloodborne moves swiftly, delivering rapid strikes and gunfire, Inkerton in Crab Treasures maintains a slower tempo, allowing players more time to dodge attacks. This deliberate pacing offers players a chance to admire both the visual and mechanical intricacies of the boss fight.