Captain Claw or Nathaniel Joseph Claw as his fullname entails, is a legendary captain of the Seven Seas, sniffing up treasure whereever it may hide. When bounty hunters finally send him to prison in La Roca, it's his job to escape and find the nine gems for the Amulet of Nine Lives which supposedly grants immortality. Time to get out of jail and embark on a quest spanning 14 large levels.

The game features standard platforming, with various power-ups to pick up. These include, amongst others, flaming swords, guns and magic projectiles. There are also a handful of boss battles throughout, serving both as obstacles and vessels for the story.

Featuring hand-drawn graphics, glorious movie cutscenes and lush environments, Claw has gained quite a fan following. There are today both sites and patches making the game possible to play on modern systems.