Jaws Unleashed reboot without the pedigree

[Jack Flintlock™]

Having watched the pre-alpha trailer for this game, Maneater appears to be little more than a reboot of the 2006 game, Jaws Unleashed by Majesco for PC and last gen consoles. Jaws Unleashed was (and is if you still own it) a great game, and this really looks like a reboot without the Universal Pictures pedigree of one of the greatest films of all time.

Does that mean I won't buy it? No, but this game (Maneater) is by no means a 'new' gaming experience.

I'll be interested to see how this game stacks up against the original, and yes, I'm going to keep calling this a reboot.

Watch this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5gSh7PRJSA and see what you think.

[Carina Ayland]

You shouldn't buy it considering it's an EG exclusive
As for it being a reboot, I think it's even less than that: a joke of a wanna-be-JAWS.
At least JAWS had quality...

[Jack Flintlock™]

I don't like the 'you need 50 different launchers to play all of your games' business practice that has been engulfing the gaming industry, but I'm kind of over it at this point; just like dealing with the loot box trend and microtransaction craze that we all have had to deal with in recent years.

If the game looks good enough, I'll get it, though most likely only on sale as I already own the original Jaws Unleashed, and I haven't seen a single thing that would make me believe that this game is any better (aside from the obvious graphics boost).

[rune1993]

yea i loved jaws game was a good stress releaver lol i loved draging the fat people into the water lol so much fun lol can't wait for maneater yea its different its kinda like the poshed up cousin of the game still looks good.

from this trailer link below i found out its now coming to console ps4 and xbox one so until it eventualy comes out on steam where most of my games are ile play it on ps4. But yes jaws unleased was a awsome game and i wish they would re master it with todays graphics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=58&v=qbBSJwEREFE&feature=emb_logo

[CronicDemise]

Jaws Unleashed was one of those games as a kid I would play for hours on end. When they announced Maneater, my mind immediately went back to that game, and I am so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ excited to be playing a modernly polished version of Jaws Unleashed. May can't get here soon enough!

[Carina Ayland]

Originally posted by CronicDemise:

Jaws Unleashed was one of those games as a kid I would play for hours on end. When they announced Maneater, my mind immediately went back to that game, and I am so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ excited to be playing a modernly polished version of Jaws Unleashed. May can't get here soon enough!

"Modernly polished"? I don't think it reaches that bar yet.

[♡ Katalina Aryze ♡]

Originally posted by DynamicDragon:

You shouldn't buy it considering it's an EG exclusive :emofdr:
As for it being a reboot, I think it's even less than that: a joke of a wanna-be-JAWS.
At least JAWS had quality...

Originally posted by DynamicDragon:

"Modernly polished"? I don't think it reaches that bar yet.

The only thing that's a joke here are these comments. The game is WAYYY different from Jaws games, including Unleashed. I would ask which one of the Jaws games had an open world, narrative storytelling, rpg style progress and souls style combat but I know you won't give me an answer.

Seems like you have something against this game, my guess is that it's just because it's not on Steam for a year and it's gonna be on Epic and consoles soon. Any Jaws fan would be ecstatic to have another good shark game.

Lastly, how in the world do you know what level quality game this is when you have only seen pre-alpha footage and haven't played it. Seems like you have an agenda rather than being honest and being able to form any real opinion.

[♡ Katalina Aryze ♡]

Originally posted by Jack Flintlock:

I'll be interested to see how this game stacks up against the original, and yes, I'm going to keep calling this a reboot.

I think you mean "spiritual successor" not reboot.

It's important to note that this game has just as much in common with Hungry Shark, Ecco The Dolphin: Defender Of The Future and Depth as it does with Jaws Unleashed but this game definitely has more efforts put into story, combat, world, etc.

As someone who owns all the games mentioned, I can tell you that this game has enough to make it different, to make it set apart from being Jaws Unleashed 2 so don't kid yourself by thinking this is just a "If Jaws Unleashed was made in 2020". This ISN'T Jaws and lacking the license has given the devs the freedom to prove that within mid to later parts of the game - though I will say it was inspired by Jaws 2 and Orca (movies) in terms of story.

BUT ultimately it can actually be considered closer to Hungry Shark Evolution in some ways. You are constantly growing as you eat prey, you gain abilities as you grow, you choose how your shark evolves. The shark is more of a character, a superhero of the sea and not just out for revenge.

[♡ Katalina Aryze ♡]

Originally posted by CronicDemise:

Jaws Unleashed was one of those games as a kid I would play for hours on end. When they announced Maneater, my mind immediately went back to that game, and I am so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ excited to be playing a modernly polished version of Jaws Unleashed. May can't get here soon enough!

Same, this game looks great! Definitely looks polished with the new videos from PAX this week :)

Don't listen to the anti-Epic scaly, he's just salty that it's on Epic.

Originally posted by rune1993:

yea i loved jaws game was a good stress releaver lol i loved draging the fat people into the water lol so much fun lol can wait for maneater yea its different its kinda like the poshed up cousin of the game still looks good.

from this trailer link below i found out its now coming to console ps4 and xbox one so until it eventualy comes out on steam where most of my games are ile play it on ps4. But yes jaws unleased was a awsome game and i wish they would re master it with todays graphics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=58&v=qbBSJwEREFE&feature=emb_logo

I pre-ordered it on PS4, once I platinum it, I'll get it on pc as well.

[rune1993]

Originally posted by härlęy♡mąTřix:

Originally posted by CronicDemise:

Jaws Unleashed was one of those games as a kid I would play for hours on end. When they announced Maneater, my mind immediately went back to that game, and I am so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ excited to be playing a modernly polished version of Jaws Unleashed. May can't get here soon enough!

Same, this game looks great! Definitely looks polished with the new videos from PAX this week :)

Don't listen to the anti-Epic scaly, he's just salty that it's on Epic.

Originally posted by rune1993:

yea i loved jaws game was a good stress releaver lol i loved draging the fat people into the water lol so much fun lol can wait for maneater yea its different its kinda like the poshed up cousin of the game still looks good.

from this trailer link below i found out its now coming to console ps4 and xbox one so until it eventualy comes out on steam where most of my games are ile play it on ps4. But yes jaws unleased was a awsome game and i wish they would re master it with todays graphics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=58&v=qbBSJwEREFE&feature=emb_logo

I pre-ordered it on PS4, once I platinum it, I'll get it on pc as well.

Nice though at moment i found out that the phisicaly copy in most stores will get a Tiger Shark Adaption day 1 DLC the skin comes with the ability to digest nearly anything and increase your ability to gain nutrients from prey witch i think is the in game xp that alouws you to upgrade also it does looks good.

But digital copy pre-orders witch i was planning to get will not get it or anything extra content it may come out later if you pay problem is if i buy the physical copy from my local game store online store it says due to the virus it may be delayed leaving the warehouse so i may get it late.

i am torn between getting a physical copy with a skin i may only use to level quicker for those cool mutations if thats what nutrients does and risking getting it late. Or i pre-order digitaly stopping me selling if i get bored lol and not getting that tiger shark skin.

I will have to decide buy next week as that is when ile pre-order cant waite hope you have a lot of fun to link below to the dlc pic with info.

https://img.game.co.uk/images/content/SpecialEditions/ManeaterDayOneEditionBeautyshot.jpg