January 21, 2009
The Maw
Release date
January 21, 2009
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Summary
[Xbox Live Arcade] The pinnacle of alien evolution, Maw is a cowardly fat blob concerned mostly with snacking and lounging. He can, however, absorb the traits of anything he eats, is virtually indestructible, and can grow to unlimited size. If he wasn't a danger to all life in the universe, he'd make the perfect pet. In this action/adventure game, he's the best friend of our hero Frank, and only by working together can Maw eat their way to freedom. The Maw was honored with the Audience Choice Award in the 2008 PAX-10 showcase of independent games, and is a finalist at this year's Independent Games Festival for Technical Excellence. [Twisted Pixel]
The Maw System Requirements
🤏 Minimum Requirements
CPU:
AMD® Athlon® 64 2.2 GHz or equivalent
RAM:
1024 MB RAM
👍 Recommended Specs
CPU:
Intel® Pentium® Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or equivalent
RAM:
2 GB RAM
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It's also a great game for parents searching for something to hand off to a young child. The Maw is fairly linear and there isn't a great amount of depth to it, but its two main characters are adorable and the pacing is spot on.
May 16, 2024
It's quite refreshing to play something that feels like it wants you to play it.
May 16, 2024
What a weird and wonderful game The Maw is. It's a cute 3D puzzle/platformer with a disturbing underbelly.
May 16, 2024