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The Maw

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The Maw

Jan 21, 2009

Main game

3.36 average rating based on 59 ratings

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In The Maw players control Frank, who in turn controls The Maw via an electrical leash that he uses keep him at his side. Gameplay involves guiding The Maw in specific directions to clear obstacles and complete levels. The Maw also has the ability to eat objects and creatures, taking on some of the properties of the thing it eats, such as breathing fire, flying, or simply growing in size. Players then use The Maw's increased abilities to navigate previously impossible sections of a level.
Developers
Twisted Pixel
Publishers
Microsoft Game Studios
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Genres
Adventure, Arcade, Indie, Platform, Puzzle, Strategy
Themes
Action, Comedy, Science fiction
Steam
View on Steam
Release Dates
Jan 21, 2009 (Worldwide)
Xbox 360
Mar 09, 2009 (Worldwide)
PC (Microsoft Windows)
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User Stats
406
In Collection
10
Wish Listed
2
Playing
206
Backlogged
How Long Is The Maw?
Main story: 2.9 hours
Main + extras: 4.3 hours
Total completions: 2
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V1CGaming
V1CGaming gave Dec 31, 2022 (edited)
V1CGaming gave Dec 31, 2022 (edited)
A big purple blob with one huge eye and sharp teeth.
This review is for the Xbox 360 Games Store version

The Maw has some clever ideas, but is hampered by slow moving gameplay, simple puzzles, and a general tedious nature. There's lots of going back and forth inside the level unnecessarily, which is worsened by how long it takes to get around, thanks to a combination of a slow moving main character and the need for your companion to catch up. While not perfect, for what it is, the Maw is a fun and cute little game that'll have you smiling.

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chris.brooks.1291421
chris.brooks.1291421 gave Jun 16, 2014
chris.brooks.1291421 gave Jun 16, 2014
chris.brooks.1291421's review of The Maw

Game that requires you to think but yet still have fun with it. Transform and control your friend/pet Maw to get through each level. A good game but even better ARCADE game

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chris.brooks.1291421
chris.brooks.1291421 updated their status Jun 16, 2014
chris.brooks.1291421 updated their status Jun 16, 2014

Game that requires you to think but yet still have fun with it. Transform and control your friend/pet Maw to get through each level. A good game but even better ARCADE game

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