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The Maw

Xbox 360
Release Date
January 21, 2009
Genres
Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Arcade, Platform, Puzzle
Themes
Action, Science fiction, Comedy
Game Type
Main game
Platforms
Xbox 360, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game Modes
Single-player
Player Perspective
Third person, Bird view / isometric
IGDB Rating
73.2/100
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Overview

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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Releases and Editions

  • Xbox 360 | 2009-01-21
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) | 2009-03-09

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