As a fan of the original, I was looking forward to trying this out, but sadly, it did not offer enough to justify it's current $14.99 price imho. I was able to finish the main game, voyage mode, in just over 30 minutes (that includes continuing once). I tried on two separate occasions on release day to play online, but couldn't find anyone online to play with. The original classic Intellivision game is NOT included, which is a bummer. It also has some other issues I'll include below. On the plus side, it controls well with an analog stick and I did get a little enjoyment out of it, enough that I could potentially recommend it to fans of the original game if it was under $5, but for the price, I'd say pass. Pros: Controls Well I like some of the characters including the sharks Does offer some of the classic Shark! Shark! gameplay Enjoyable High Score Mode with cross-platform online leaderboards (although i could only see the top 6 for each of the three selectable levels) Cons: Short ma...
SHARK! SHARK!
- Release Date:
- Sep 28, 2023
- Developer:
- BBG Entertainment GmbH
- Publisher:
- BBG Entertainment GmbH
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game
SHARK! SHARK!®
Inspired by the legendary SHARK! SHARK!® game released in its original version for the Intellivision® home console in 1982, this reimagined version for up to four players offers you a modern and addictive gameplay, fantastic graphics, great sounds, lots of levels and many underwater characters. In addition you are also able to play the old original Intellivision® SHARK! SHARK!® from 1982. Please enjoy SHARK! SHARK!® from today and from the past!You are a very ambitious little fish … surrounded by the gulping underwater crowd! These are nasty, sneaky, big-mouthed aquatic devils that would swallow you up in no time … plus the real-slick, fast-turning sharks and other enemies as well that just love keeping you in their stomachs. But you´re smarter … and sly-mouthed too! … and why let them DEVOUR you?

In SHARK! SHARK!® you control a fish! Your goal is to earn as many points as possible while staying alive. Swimming in the ocean with you are other fish of various sizes, lobsters, crabs, jellyfish, kraken, puffer fish, orca, electric eel, and a very fast shark. You are able to eat any fish that is smaller in size than you are, and any fish that is larger will eat you! The shark can also be defeated if you nibble at its tail several times, but be careful for the shark can turn quickly. And be also aware of the lobster, crab, kraken, puffer fish, orca, and the electric eel. Each time you eat a fish or nibble on the shark´s tail, points are earned. When some shells on the bottom open, you have to be quick and collect the pearls inside. Each time you score, your fish will grow larger in size allowing you to eat even more of the fish on the screen.

The original version (included in this version) of SHARK! SHARK!® was launched 1982 for the Intellivision® console. The game was developed by game development pioneer Don Daglow and Ji-Wen Tsao, the world´s first female game console programmer. SHARK! SHARK!® was selected by the National Game Preservation Board as one of the best video games for permanent maintenance in the United States Library of Congress National Game Registry. Only games of the highest standard like Space Invader, Pac-Man or Donkey Kong are chosen.
This new version brings you the old classic Intellivision® game back into the modern world. Enjoy to play SHARK! SHARK!® on your console, on your PC or your mobile device:
- Single player mode
- Local and online multiplayer modes up to 4 players (cross platform)
- 3 different worlds (Coral Reef, Pirate Lagoon, Sunken City) with 12 levels
- Different kind of enemies like shark, puffer fish, orca, lobster, kraken, jellyfish, electric eel, crab)
- Fantastic underwater graphics
- Superb sounds compiled and designed by famous game music composer Tommy Tallarico has won over 35 industry awards and has worked on more than 300 game titles
- Original version from 1982 included
- Keyboard and Joystick support
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User Reviews
I am a fan of the original shark shark on the intv so I figured I would give this a try. It's very generic and uninspired. I feel like it needs another 6 months of polish. I booted it up on my steam deck I have docked and couldn't figure out how to get into the game on "voyage mode". No big deal, at least it works with the current supported proton out of the box. Then I tried on my pc. I use a controller with games like this and couldn't figure out how to get into the game. After pushing what seems like random keys I'm in! I was hit with the generic Mexican restaurant sounding music. I heard an industry legend worked on this so I was very disappointed at that. Also the fish, player and shark animations seem very low? I don't get it. I play on an MSI laptop connected to a 166hz display. it should be the bomb. Also the biggest annoying thing here is no dash. I can't dash away from the shark! that was the most fun thing on the original because you could bully the shark later on and keep h...
Wanted to love this and experience it with my kids but it’s basically unplayable given that any controller at any time can just send you back to the menu system with an errant face button press. You can tell the devs simply threw this over the PC fence with barely a consideration of usability and X input controls
I used to love playing the old Shockwave game Something Fishy back in the day, and was looking for something to scratch that itch, and this is it! High Score mode is the way to go, just keep growing and surviving as long as you can. EDIT: It would be nice to be able to change the names from Player1 - Player4 to custom names. If there's already a way to do so, I haven't figured it out.
Very fun game to play with family and friends! This is one of those few games that allow up to 4 player couch co-op on Steam. The game definitely has hours of fun and enjoyment to it. If you are playing alone there might not be a lot after you complete the Voyage mode. The only thing you can really do after that is to try your luck in high score mode. Other than that it's just back to Voyage mode which lasts 30 - 35 minutes full play through. The controls are nice but I can't help but think it would be better with an Amico controller. Which would make since because it was originally an Amico exclusive game. Don't get me wrong you will still have fun will an Xbox, Playstation, Steam, or Switch gamepad but you can just tell with long play through's it was meant to be played with an Amico controller in mind. Overall great game and always fun to boot up when you are bored and want to pass some time.
Fun game with simple controls, and strangely relaxing. Campaign is a bit short, but this is really a multiplayer game. Dang shark is a pain and seems to appear a lot more than in the original? Recommended, especially if on sale.
On PC. Steam controller, cheap wired Logitech controller, as well as Bluetooth key board all worked at the same time. I'm a big fan of "couch co-op", and as far as that goes I enjoyed this game. My neighbor and myself played several different modes, and we had a blast. Recommended!
I have been waiting to play this game since the announcement on the Amico. Shark! Shark! is a fun game where you need to eat and act fast to survive. I do hope they will release some DLC with new maps/levels. The game is short in terms of the voyage campaign. Multiplayer seems local only unless you play Highscore.
Way overpriced for what it's worth. There's about 40 mins of content for a $20 game. It's just slow feeding frenzy with way less content. Refunded.
I've only played it for a few minutes for now but I can already say that it's almost the perfect remake of "Shark! Shark!". The controls, gameplay, graphics and music are really good! Bravo! The fact that it also includes the 1982 original game makes it a must-have for any "Shark! Shark!" fan! It would be perfect if we could rename from "Player 1" to a different name before starting a game and, since the main attraction to this game and Astrosmash, to me, is the in-game leaderboard, I really wish they update it and have more than the top 6 players showing as it is currently the case. But at least they do have a leaderboard because if I remember correctly, the Amico version was not going to have one at all, so I'm really happy they included one, I just wish it was more extensive.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
- Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphics card with 256 MB VRAM and PixelShader 3.0 support
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 900 MB available space
- Sound Card: Direct Sound
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3GHz or faster processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT1030 or higher; AMD Radeon RX 460 or higher
- Storage: 900 MB available space
- Sound Card: Direct Sound
FAQ
How much does SHARK! SHARK! cost?
SHARK! SHARK! costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for SHARK! SHARK!?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphics card with 256 MB VRAM and PixelShader 3.0 support DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 900 MB available space Sound Card: Direct Sound Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i5 3GHz or faster processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT1030 or higher; AMD Radeon RX 460 or higher Storage: 900 MB available space Sound Card: Direct Sound
What platforms is SHARK! SHARK! available on?
SHARK! SHARK! is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is SHARK! SHARK! worth buying?
SHARK! SHARK! has 67% positive reviews from 12 players.
When was SHARK! SHARK! released?
SHARK! SHARK! was released on Sep 28, 2023.
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