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Platform
NES
Genres
Action
Player Perspective
Top-down · Side view
Developer Companies
Westone
Publishers
LJN Toys
Release date
31 December 1987

Summary

Jaws on the NES gives you the uneasy thrill of juggling a sailboat and a scuba diver as you scour the ocean for conch shells. The overhead map feels like an uneasy patrol, peppered with hostile sea creatures that trigger side‑view underwater battles, while a receiver device lets you hear the shark’s proximity. Occasionally the great white’s dorsal fin slices the surface, prompting a frantic boat chase where depth charges and timed bow jabs become the only way to finish the hunt. Extras like a randomly appearing submarine, upgradeable weaponry, and a hidden bonus stage that drops cannonballs from a fly‑over plane keep the loop from feeling static. Critics praised its quirky sound work – Shinichi Sakamoto’s shifting volumes mimic rolling waves – and while some reviewers called the visuals dull, the game still earned a nod for its inventive blend of sailing, diving, and shark‑chasing mechanics.

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The NES title Jaws drops you into a tropical sea where a Great White has never been seen before, and it feels almost possessed—like it’s hunting you personally. You can choose from a mini‑sub, a seaplane, a sailboat, or just scuba gear, though the description hints the choice may not matter against this unstoppable eating machine. Stock up on weapons, explosives, and a map, because the shark is relentless and the stakes are high. The game pitches itself as the ultimate Jaws challenge, promising that only one survivor will emerge. It’s a tense cat‑and‑mouse hunt where preparation is key before the monster finally strikes.

Edited by Maya Carter

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