Jaws Game

Ah, Jaws on the NES—a game that’ll have you nervously scanning the pixelated waters for that infamous dorsal fin! Based on the blockbuster movie, this 1987 release lets you step into the shoes of Chief Brody (or the shark itself, if you’re feeling villainous). Swim around Amity Island, chomping on swimmers and boats as Jaws, or hunt the beast down as Brody, upgrading your gear from dinky harpoons to explosive depth charges.

It’s not all smooth sailing—the gameplay’s a mix of open-sea exploration and tense boss battles, with that iconic John Williams score (or at least a chiptune version) stuck in your head the whole time. Sure, it’s not the most polished NES title, but there’s something weirdly addictive about outmaneuvering—or being—the ultimate underwater terror. Nostalgic, quirky, and surprisingly deep (pun intended), Jaws is a cult classic that’s worth revisiting… just maybe not right before a beach vacation.