Lochjaw

About

You play a diver navigating a tight underwater maze. Your job is to gather scattered diamonds and return them to a central shark cage to score points. The catch? A relentless shark lurks near the cage, swiping diamonds or devouring you if it catches up. You can only hide in the cage’s locked doors to stay safe. Meanwhile a hidden Loch Ness monster roams the maze, charging after you if provoked. Lure it into cornered caves to avoid getting chased into a corner. The game’s tension comes from balancing speed and caution, grabbing diamonds too slowly costs points, but rushing means risking both shark and monster. Its 1982 Atari 2600 release makes it a relic of early arcade-style design, with pixelated visuals and simple but effective mechanics. The name change to Shark Attack after a copyright dispute with Jaws is a quirky footnote, but the gameplay remains brisk and addictive. Classic arcade fans might spot this as a brief but memorable throwback.