Limited Run Is Reprinting Jaws For NES

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Recently Limited Run Games offered The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit, the latest game to star the AVGN — the difference being this time, the 8-bit-ness of it was authentic. It was programmed on real NES Assembly code and could run on a real NES machine. In fact it was sold in NES cartridge form as well as for modern systems. We bring this up because we noticed the moment the AVGN’s presence left the site, Limited Run put up something he would’ve been enraged by. Yes, it’s one of his least favorite games, Jaws for the NES. From LJN even! They’re bringing it back. They have no shame. In this rerelease of the 1987 classic NES title Jaws, brave seafaring would-be heroes courageous enough to face this pixelated peril will be able to pilot a boat around the ocean, encountering a plethora of terrifying underwater creatures on their mission to defeat the iconic great white. Feel the tension rise as the bleeping of your receiver informs you that danger is on its way. Upgrade your ship to give yourself a fighting chance against the dangers of the deep and discover other vessels with much better firepower to ensure that […]
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The moment the AVGN's presence left the site, Limited Run put up something he would've been enraged by. Yes, it's Jaws for the NES.

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[Speitzarmunster]

I actually can’t believe they’re reprinting Jaws for NES. I played it when I was a kid, and it was so frustrating that I never finished it. I remember running out of torpedoes at the worst possible time and just giving up entirely. Seeing that Limited Run is putting it out again makes me think about trying it on a modern console where maybe the enhanced version fixes the clunky controls. I don’t expect a miracle, but if it’s at least playable, I might give it a go for nostalgia’s sake. Plus, the extra physical stuff like the soundtrack CD and the keychain is kind of tempting if you’re into collecting.

 

[GodsAndHeroes]

This re-release of Jaws for NES is surprising but kind of exciting. Playing it on a modern console might actually make it fun, especially if the enhanced version fixes the old controls. The extras in the Bigger Boat Edition, like the soundtrack CD and keychain, make it feel more like a collector’s item than just a frustrating game. Even if the gameplay stays challenging, it could be fun to experience the game in a new way and see if upgrading the boat changes the pace.

 

[RamenStar]

Nostalgia is the real draw here. Jaws was never a good game, but owning a physical version, especially with an NES-inspired box and enamel pin, is tempting for collectors. The enhanced version might make it playable, which could be entertaining for a short session. It seems like a way to celebrate the history of NES games, even the ones that were notoriously difficult or poorly designed.

 

[Arrowneck]

The Pixelated Shark Lamp alone makes the Bigger Boat Edition worth considering. Even though Jaws NES is infamous for its frustrating gameplay, having the soundtrack and physical extras adds a fun layer to the experience. Playing it now with modern tweaks could be interesting, especially seeing how the submarine and torpedo features work with enhancements.

 

[Calder]

Retro gaming has a funny way of bringing back even the worst titles. Jaws NES fits perfectly into that niche. While the gameplay might remain frustrating, the nostalgia factor combined with the physical collectibles makes this a unique release. Owning something that was once considered terrible feels like a piece of gaming history.