Platform: PC
Region: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Hothead Games
Publishers(s): Microsoft Studios
ReleaseDate: 2009-03-09
Players: 1
Co-op: No
The Maw
The Maw is a 2009 action-adventure video game developed by Twisted Pixel Games. Released for Xbox Live Arcade and Windows, the game centers on the extraterrestrial Frank and a purple, amorphous creature called The Maw, who have crash-landed their spacecraft on an alien planet. The player assumes the role of Frank and directs The Maw—which can take on the abilities of objects and fauna it consumes—via a leash. Critical reception of The Maw was above average; both the Xbox 360 and Windows versions hold a rating of 75/100 on Metacritic, and respective ratings of 76.06% and 73.33% on GameRankings. The game won the 2008 Audience Choice award at PAX10, and was a finalist at the 2009 Independent Games Festival. As of year-end 2010, The Maw has moved more than 169,000 units.
ESRB Rating: E10+ - Everyone 10+
Genre(s): Adventure
