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I felt a surge of anticipation when news broke about a new Jaws game coming our way. Previous video game adaptations of the iconic '70s shark thriller have been nothing short of fantastic, even including the brief yet enjoyable mobile Jaws game. Even if this upcoming game is exclusive to Roblox—a free-to-play online platform featuring user-generated content—I remained intrigued. However, my excitement took a nosedive upon witnessing the first trailer, specifically the facial designs... oh, dear lord, those faces.

Recently announced on Tuesday, Jaws: Infested Waters emerges as a Roblox-exclusive title—currently available via a soft launch—based on Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster film. In the press release introducing the project, Infested Waters is labeled as a "group survival adventure," where one player assumes the role of the shark, and others must strive to survive as the relentless predator pursues them.

Developed by Orange Comet in collaboration with Universal Products, this Roblox experience revolves around teamwork, compelling players to collaborate to outsmart the shark and escape with their lives. The game features various objectives and a relentless predator players must track down to emerge victorious. 

But the faces... why endow them with such large, distinct lips? On these blocky avatars, they resemble more like bizarre flesh flaps, as if the creature is attempting to imitate a human or mock our existence with its unsettling mimicry.

Scheduled for an official launch next month, Jaws: Infested Waters is already accessible through a soft launch or beta period. Further details from the official Roblox page hint at customizable shark features and a progression system akin to a battle pass for unlocking new items.

The prospect of facing these eerie digital representations has left me hesitant to close my eyes. Sleep may become a distant memory, but avoiding these unsettling virtual beings has become my life's top priority. To escape Roblox's version of Roy Scheider, death might be the only sweet release.