The Maw
2009· Hothead Games, Microsoft Game Studios, Twisted Pixel· Platform, Puzzle, Strategy · PC / Xbox
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85%
Very Positive 317 reviews
68
IGDB 16 ratings
Premise via IGDB
The Maw is set in a futuristic universe. The game begins with Frank, a pacifist bipedal alien, and The Maw, a purple one-eyed creature with large teeth, both having been captured by the Galactic Bounty Hunters. For unknown reasons the ship...
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.
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Game Details
Developer Hothead Games, Microsoft Game Studios, Twisted Pixel
Publisher Hothead Games, Microsoft Game Studios, Twisted Pixel
Release
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Steam Deck Unsupported
OS Support Windows
Game Modes Single player
Steam Reviews Very Positive (317)
ESRB E10+
PEGI 7
Chinese (Traditional): Interface
English: Interface
French: Interface
German: Interface
Italian: Interface
Japanese: Interface
Korean: Interface
Spanish (Spain): Interface
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