When I finally got my hands on a PS5 in preparation for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart I wasn't interested in any other games that were available for the console. I had the free Playstation Plus games but none of them seemed at all interesting. That was until I fired up Maneater on a whim and ended up having one of the most simplistic and enjoyable experiences in ages. I remember when this released hearing the gossip about it being a full on RPG bit you're a shark, seemed quirky but I wish I tried it sooner. By no means groundbreaking, this has a certain charm to it. Sure you'll be mashing R2 a few thousand times but I couldn't stop playing, exploring, leveling up. And once I had 100% everything I discovered that the difference evolutions act as different classes that fundamentally change how your Shark behaves giving it surprising replay value.
At the end of the day this novel idea took me by surprise and I had a blast playing it. Simple to wrap your head around once you master the controls, devouring hoards of sea life (and people) to level up and aquire fun upgrades was an absolute blast. Definitely recommend when the price is right. (Also having Jerry as the narrator is perfection).