Maneater

Item: Maneater
Rating: 70
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-01-09

Summary

Highly engaging gameplay loop
Hilarious and well-crafted narration
Deep shark customization system
Poor optimization and technical flaws
Clunky and frustrating mechanics
DLC is disappointing and repetitive

Emotions

Frustration25%Enjoyment12%Disappointment11%Amusement11%Excitement10%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 59%
Unhelpful reviews: 41%
Protest reviews: 0%

70%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
30%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 879
Negative points: 634
Gameplay points: 740
Perf. points: 247
Rec. points: 153
Misc points: 15

Point	Description	Importance
Highly engaging gameplay loop Description Players consistently praise the game's addictive and enjoyable gameplay, highlighting its fluidity, pacing, and immersive mechanics. The short completion time (10-15 hours) is seen as a positive, respecting player time while maintaining engagement. Importance 99%	Players consistently praise the game's addictive and enjoyable gameplay, highlighting its fluidity, pacing, and immersive mechanics. The short completion time (10-15 hours) is seen as a positive, respecting player time while maintaining engagement.	99%
Hilarious and well-crafted narration Description The game's narrator, particularly Chris Parnell, is frequently highlighted for its comedic timing, scientific facts, and pop culture references. The pseudo-documentary style adds a unique layer of humor and engagement to the storytelling. Importance 48%	The game's narrator, particularly Chris Parnell, is frequently highlighted for its comedic timing, scientific facts, and pop culture references. The pseudo-documentary style adds a unique layer of humor and engagement to the storytelling.	48%
Optimized graphics and performance Description The game's graphics are well-received for their detail and visual appeal, while its optimization ensures smooth performance even on low-spec PCs. This makes it accessible to a wide range of players. Importance 19%	The game's graphics are well-received for their detail and visual appeal, while its optimization ensures smooth performance even on low-spec PCs. This makes it accessible to a wide range of players.	19%
Relaxing and stress-relieving Description The game is often described as a fun and easy way to unwind. Its mindless chaos and satisfying gameplay make it ideal for relaxation and stress relief. Importance 11%	The game is often described as a fun and easy way to unwind. Its mindless chaos and satisfying gameplay make it ideal for relaxation and stress relief.	11%
Engaging missions and side quests Description The game offers a variety of missions and side quests that guide players through the world without feeling repetitive. These quests add depth and variety to the gameplay loop. Importance 10%	The game offers a variety of missions and side quests that guide players through the world without feeling repetitive. These quests add depth and variety to the gameplay loop.	10%
Comfortable and intuitive controls Description The controls are praised for being smooth and easy to learn, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the natural feel of shark movement and combat mechanics. Importance 8%	The controls are praised for being smooth and easy to learn, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the natural feel of shark movement and combat mechanics.	8%

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