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The Maw

The Maw · RAWG · Courtesy of RAWG

EntityQ3521823· pop 8· linked from 22 articles

Also known as Xbox Live Arcade

2009 video game

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Within Vinony's link graph, The Maw is referenced by 22 other articles, and connects out to CraveOnline, 'Splosion Man and Vancouver.

Vinony files it under 2009 video games, Action-adventure games and Microsoft games.

Its subject is documented across 8 Wikipedia language editions.

Game data

Metacritic 75
Released
2009-03-09
User rating
3.44 / 5
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Action
Platforms
PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360
ESRB
Everyone 10+

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Game details · IGDB

78Critic score · 4 ratings
68User score · 16 ratings

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.

Released
2009
Genres
Platform, Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes
Single player
Developer
Twisted Pixel
Publisher
Microsoft Game Studios

Wikidata facts

Instance of
video game
Country of origin
United States
Distribution format
digital distribution
Official website
www.mawgame.com
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publication date
2009-01-21
distributed by
Steam
language of work or name
German
set in environment
fictional planet
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