Many of the enemies have their own voices, complete with cute comments. As you would expect there is an amazing amount of skill required to complete each level. Run, jump, grab the rope, leap to the cliff, duck the enemy bullets, fall three stories, and grab the ladder. Each level offers various checkpoints to save the game, but fighting to the next goal can challenge the best Mario player. The fourteen different levels each get progressively more difficult, but while Claw has plenty of weapons to beat the enemy, nothing can prepare you for the jumps.
Timing is everything.
In this game, you must be able to jump, duck and grab at just the precise moments, if you are to find all the gems. This game is difficult and while I never recommend cheating, I will make an exception here. A few other enhancements push Claw over the top - multiplayer action and an upcoming level editor. A visit to the website currently allows players to upload High Scores and compete on the Claw Ladder. With gorgeous graphics and cutscenes, Captain Claw is a real treat for the whole family or any gamer wanting to play a modern side-scroller.