Underplayed Gems

Jaws (1987)

Jaws cover
Developer
Westone
Publisher
LJN Toys
Platforms
Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres
Shooter, Arcade
Rating
2.0 of 5, 13 player ratings
Main story
about 3.0 hours
Completionist
about 4.0 hours

How it feels

A loose Jaws adaptation mixing underwater combat and sailing in a fast-paced arcade action experience.

arcade-styleaction-packedhorror-litefast-pacedlicensednauticalretro

About

Jaw is an action-adventure game based on the popular movie franchise. Players control a diver and a boat, navigating between ports, collecting shells as currency and battling sea creatures including the infamous great white shark Jaws. With simple mechanics and a mix of underwater combat and overworld sailing, the game offers a fast-paced arcade-style experience loosely inspired by the films.

Screenshots

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