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Review of Maneater on PS4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo May 2020
Cover image of Maneater on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 22 May 2020
Genre: Action Role-playing
Developer: Tripwire Interactive
Publisher: Tripwire Interactive

Introduction

Welcome to the jaw-some universe of 'Maneater', where you are not just any predator, you are the ultimate predator! Forget those boring human roles; you get to be a shark! Not just any shark, but a revenge-driven bull shark out for vengeance against a fisherman who has disfigured you and killed your mother. It's like taking a deep dive into a bloody B-movie meet-up with a reality show. Just your typical Saturday night, right?

Gameplay

'Maneater' sets you up as a baby bull shark in a luxurious underwater playground that feels like an aquarium full of delicious snacks and overwhelming dangers. Your primary goal? Evolve and wreak havoc, of course! You'll be charging at unsuspecting humans, chomping down on fish, and turning luxury yachts into toothpicks in this grand buffet of carnage. As you feast, you gather nutrients-think of it like a shark buffet all-you-can-eat special! You have a slew of basic attacks, including the classic tail whip and a good old-fashioned charging attack. But don't think size doesn't matter! As you munch your way through the food chain, you'll dive into underwater grottos to unlock new abilities and beef up to satisfy your inner giant shark dreams. The game is split into multiple regions filled with dangerous foes, whether they are alligators or rival sharks out to ruin your fun. Each area features apex predators that challenge your snack-attack prowess. Take on these bigger fish to unlock special skills and, of course, demoralize your enemies whilst doing it. Your chaos doesn't go unnoticed. Create enough havoc and the human bounty hunters will be dispatched to keep the peace... or so they think. Can you believe some people actually want to kill a shark? Ridiculous! The game not only offers a playground of open-world exploration but also tasks you with completing missions, leveling up, and evolving into the ultimate mega shark, complete with crazy modifications like armor plating or bioelectric spikes. You basically become a walking (or swimming) danger to everything that moves.

Graphics

This game was developed using Unreal Engine 4, and boy, does it look good underwater! The visuals are absolutely stunning, especially the watery surface reflecting the glittering sunlight while you're cruising around hunting for lunch. Environment-wise, each location screams tropical fun, so much so that it almost makes you want to jump in the ocean for a swim- just not with sharp-toothed, hungry sharks around! The animations when you leap out of the water to deliver a bone-crushing blow to an unsuspecting jet skier? Pure cinema gold! You'll be diving, swirling, and wiggling with finesse that would make synchronized swimmers jealous.

Conclusion

In closing, 'Maneater' isn't just a game that lets you control a shark; it's an experience jam-packed with mayhem, laughs, and the occasional 'Oh no!' as you make a snack out of anything that swims or flops on the beach. While it may have its repetitive moments, especially if you're the kind who's got the attention span of a gnat, there's enough jawsome fun to keep you entertained-just ask anyone who's ever wished they could unleash their inner predator. Dive into brutality, while secretly allowing your inner shark-lover to swim free. Just don't forget to shake off the human drama!

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