Maneater Review (Zedd)
You've got jaws, rage, and a license to chow down.
And everyone else? Just floating meat with screams!
This is a crazy, fun action-RPG where you take on the role of a bull shark, bringing justice to the local waters and avenging those who wronged your kind.
I remember playing something similar when I was a kid—maybe even a game based on Jaws (though I might be mistaken). It feels like this game was also inspired by that classic movie series, but with a heavy dose of comedy. The whole story is presented as a parody of a documentary show, narrated by comedian Chris Parnell, whose sarcastic voiceover adds even more flavor to the chaos.
It’s an open-world experience where, alongside following the main story, you get to snack on unsuspecting swimmers while leveling up your shark. The progression system is based on mutations—starting as an ordinary bull shark, you eventually evolve into a full-blown Megalodon, and with the DLC, even a freaking atomic hammerhead. There are plenty of enemies, including boss fights, all wrapped up in absurdity, dark humor, and witty commentary from the narrator.
Visually, the game looks great—the world is vibrant, underwater environments are detailed, and the soundtrack fits the theme perfectly. It’s the kind of game that lets you shut off your brain and just enjoy the ridiculousness.
But technically, it's got its issues. During intense fights, FPS drops can be brutal, and sometimes the game just crashes out of nowhere. The DLC adds a new area, but it's even buggier, with frequent crashes, especially when opening the map.
If you go for 100% completion with all evolutions, including the DLC, it'll take around 24 hours.
Final Score: 8/10. A fantastic, over-the-top game with great humor—if you can overlook the technical hiccups.