Jaws

Description

Jaws for the NES is a single-player action game that translates the licensed film premise into a sea-based arcade experience. The core gameplay centers on navigating an overhead ocean map, traveling between docks, and confronting the shark as you progress through stages.

Players steer a boat across a 2D sea, visiting ports to upgrade power and advance to new areas. Along the voyage you encounter jellyfish and manta rays, with a final battle against the shark at the end of the sequence; a bonus bombing sequence against jellyfish appears in a dedicated stage.

Game Modes: Single-player.

Fans of classic arcade action and licensed 1980s releases will likely enjoy Jaws for the NES, which rewards precise navigation, quick reaction to enemy threats, and efficient stage progression in short play sessions. It presents a compact, self-contained challenge that appeals to collectors seeking era-accurate NES titles and fans of straightforward, skill-based gameplay.

The game sits squarely in the NES era style, featuring 2D sprite-based visuals and offline, local play. Its design emphasizes quick rounds, repetitive yet purposeful challenges, and bite-sized progression that suits arcade-inspired play on a cartridge-based system.

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$13.99

SKU: NS-00069-GO

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    Game Information

    Used Condition - Good: Cartridge has been cleaned, inspected, and tested for functionality. May show normal signs of use but remains in good overall condition.

    Options Details

    Complete in Box - CIB Includes the game, original case or box, and instruction manual. Additional promotional inserts or paperwork may also be included.

    Box and Game Includes the game and original box.

    Game Only Includes the game cart only.

    Game Details

    Platform: NES
    Genre: Action & Adventure
    Players: 1
    Release Date: 1987-11-01
    Developer: Westone Co., Ltd.
    Publisher: LJN
    Region: NTSC-U
    UPC: 23582051567

      Description

      Jaws for the NES is a single-player action game that translates the licensed film premise into a sea-based arcade experience. The core gameplay centers on navigating an overhead ocean map, traveling between docks, and confronting the shark as you progress through stages.

      Players steer a boat across a 2D sea, visiting ports to upgrade power and advance to new areas. Along the voyage you encounter jellyfish and manta rays, with a final battle against the shark at the end of the sequence; a bonus bombing sequence against jellyfish appears in a dedicated stage.

      Game Modes: Single-player.

      Fans of classic arcade action and licensed 1980s releases will likely enjoy Jaws for the NES, which rewards precise navigation, quick reaction to enemy threats, and efficient stage progression in short play sessions. It presents a compact, self-contained challenge that appeals to collectors seeking era-accurate NES titles and fans of straightforward, skill-based gameplay.

      The game sits squarely in the NES era style, featuring 2D sprite-based visuals and offline, local play. Its design emphasizes quick rounds, repetitive yet purposeful challenges, and bite-sized progression that suits arcade-inspired play on a cartridge-based system.

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