Watch Out: Shark! is a 2D retro-style survival arcade game. The player controls a small fish navigating an increasingly hostile underwater environment, avoiding larger predators and reacting to dynamic threats — primarily a pursuing shark that introduces a spike in tension and difficulty.

The gameplay is designed around simple controls, short sessions, and escalating challenge, with an emphasis on fluid movement, reactive AI behaviors, and environmental feedback (sound cues, visual alerts). The art direction mimics classic 16-bit aesthetics while incorporating modern polish and animation principles.

Currently in a late development stage.
Score-based progression, online leaderboard, and trophy system are planned for future implementation.
Watch Out: Shark! is intended as a lightweight, high-retention arcade experience for casual players, with potential for expansion through additional game modes and unlockables such as new scenarios and fish skins.

Controls

Keyboard:

  • Arrow Keys – Movement
  • WASD - Movement
  • Space – Dash

Gamepad:

  • Left Stick – Movement
  • A/B Button – Dash