The Maw

Release Date: January 21, 2009

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The Maw is an action adventure game created by the independent development studio Twisted Pixel. The plot depicts the adventures of a pair of friendly aliens who try to escape from an inhospitable planet and avoid meeting with prize hunters. Players take on the role of Frank, but the key to success is to make the most of the unique properties of the title Mawa. The game was awarded the audience award during the Penny Arcade Expo fair in 2010.

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 the action/adventure game The Maw, he's the best friend of our hero Frank, and only by working together, can Maw help 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 the 2009 Independent Games Festival for Technical Excellence.

The power of The Maw: Feed Maw a variety of different creatures and make him grow to help get through levels. Use Frank's plasma leash to control the indestructible Maw, as he grows, evolves, and gains new powers that can be used to get rid of enemies and solve level puzzles.

The teamwork of Frank and Maw: Frank and Maw must help each other to solve puzzles and get through each area. Frank's plasma leash can be attached to Maw as well as creatures and other objects to slam and toss things around.

Action and adventure: This single-player story-driven game features eight full levels with different puzzles and power creatures throughout.

Musical score: The original music score was created by God of War composer Winifred Phillips.

Last updated on August 14, 2015

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