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Is SHARK! SHARK! worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade-action players who enjoy growing their fish by eating smaller opponents
- Groups of up to 4 who want local or online multiplayer
- Players interested in both a reimagined game and its 1982 original
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a story-driven campaign may find the point-scoring survival loop too limited.
- Players who want a slow pace may struggle when the shark turns quickly and open shells require fast pearl collection.
- Players seeking a deep progression system may find the described structure centers on scoring, growth, and 12 levels.
Our take on SHARK! SHARK!
The main sticking point is the eat-or-be-eaten rule: larger fish can swallow the player, while the shark turns quickly. Pearl collection adds a timed demand when shells open, so players who struggle to react quickly may hit a wall there.
What is SHARK! SHARK!?
Control a fish in an underwater arcade game where the goal is to score points and stay alive.
Eat fish smaller than yours to grow; larger fish can swallow you. Nibble the shark's tail several times to defeat it, while watching for other sea creatures. When shells open on the ocean floor, collect the pearls inside quickly. The reimagined game includes single-player play and local or online multiplayer for up to 4 players, across 3 worlds and 12 levels. It also includes the original 1982 Intellivision game. Keyboard and joystick controls are supported.
How SHARK! SHARK! plays
- 01Growing Fish
- Scoring by eating smaller fish increases the player fish's size, allowing it to eat more fish on screen.
- 02Pearl Collection
- Open shells on the ocean floor release pearls that players must collect quickly to score.
- 03Two Game Versions
- The package includes the original 1982 Intellivision game alongside the reimagined version.
- 04Local and Online Play
- Multiplayer supports up to 4 players in both local and online modes.
- 05Three Worlds
- The reimagined game spans Coral Reef, Pirate Lagoon, and Sunken City across 12 levels.
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SHARK! SHARK!: platforms & release
Is SHARK! SHARK! worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade-action players who enjoy growing their fish by eating smaller opponents. Skip it if: players looking for a story-driven campaign may find the point-scoring survival loop too limited.
Where can I download SHARK! SHARK!?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens SHARK! SHARK!'s store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is SHARK! SHARK! on?
Windows and macOS.
