Overview and Gameplay
A great white shark stalks the tropical waters while you pilot a boat between two ports, dive for conch shells, and prepare for a final confrontation. Jaws is a compact NES action game built around repeated sea encounters rather than numbered stages.
Underwater, the diver shoots jellyfish, rays, and smaller sharks while collecting shells. Ports exchange those shells for a receiver and stronger attack power. Jaws regains strength when you surface, so upgrades are essential. After draining its power meter, you must use a strobe to make the shark leap and strike it with the boat.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions: Move the boat, diver, mini-sub, or seaplane.
- A: Stops or turns the diver and performs contextual actions such as dropping bombs or activating a strobe.
- B: Fires weapons and controls the boat’s final thrust.
- Start: Begins or pauses the game.
- The mini-sub provides faster movement, torpedoes, bombs, and protection from one collision.
- This is a single-player game with no multiplayer mode.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1987
- Developer: Escape
- Publisher: LJN
- Original platform: NES
