PC 360

The Maw

Released: Jan 21, 2009

Genres:

Action Puzzle

Themes:

Science fiction

Perspectives:

Bird view / Isometric Third person

Game Modes:

Single player

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Description from Steam STEAM

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. Unlock all the Steam Achievements! Full featured 3D action/adventure Winner of the 2008 PAX 10 Audience Choice Award Finalist in the 2009 Independent Games Festival Unstoppable and insatiably hungry Maw that grows to limitless proportions Cinemas with lots of personality and humor throughout the entire buddy-comedy storyline Versatile leash for manipulating creatures and objects Eight levels with varying puzzles and traps to overcome Five unique creatures that instill Maw with five unique powers Interactive soundtrack by award-winning composer Winifred Phillips Additional levels available as downloadable content

Description from IGDB IGDB

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.

Storyline 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 on which they are being held crash lands on a strange planet, killing all the crew. Alone, they set out for a communications tower in the distance while on the run from additional Galactic Bounty Hunters who have come to recapture them.

Basic Info

Release Date: January 21, 2009

IGDB Rating: 68.4/100 (16)

Rating Count: 16

IGDB ID: 3976

Additional Information

IGDB Rating: 68.4/100 (16 votes)

Release Date: January 21, 2009

IGDB ID: 3976

Платформы 2

360

Genres 2

Action Puzzle

Themes 1

Science fiction

Player Perspectives 2

Bird view / Isometric Third person

Game Modes 1

Single player

Developers

Twisted Pixel

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Publishers

Microsoft Game Studios

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Keywords

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