70
Irresistibly cute. [Feb 2009, p.84]
85
Roll The Maw’s gameplay, visuals and audio together and you have one very tasty yumyum, not to mention one of the better original IP’s to hit Xbox Live Arcade in awhile.
80
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.
10
Been playing this game since I was five and it still holds up. Some of the most unique gameplay and amazing soundtracks out there. Diamond in the rough if you ask me.
0
Un indé qui pue de la gueule comme la grande gueule du petit monstre à grandes dents (mais con comme un cure-dents) qui se retouve en compagnie du petit extra-terrestre (à sale gueule) qui cherche un téléphone pour rentrer à la maison. On ne voit pas trop le but de cettes sous-débilité aux graphismes Playskool, à part promener son monstre mongolo pour qu'il mange des merdes et qu'il devienne plus gros... serait-ce un panégyrique de la surcharge pondérale ou de la boulimie irrépressible ? En tout cas, on ouvre grand la poubelle pour y balancer ce non-sens de pauvre sous-jeu à même pas 2 balles, bricolé par des stagiaires soûls qui nous soûlent à donf.
6
The Maw has some clever ideas, but is hampered by slow moving game play, simple puzzles, and a general tedious nature. There's lots of going back and forth inside the level unnecessarily, which is worsened by how long it takes to get around, thanks to a combination of a slow moving main character and the need for your companion to catch up.
The Maw
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Jan 21, 2009
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It may not be the biggest Jewel, or the most Expensive, but its most certainly up there with the shiniest.
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Roll The Maw’s gameplay, visuals and audio together and you have one very tasty yumyum, not to mention one of the better original IP’s to hit Xbox Live Arcade in awhile.
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Jan 31, 2023
10
Been playing this game since I was five and it still holds up. Some of the most unique gameplay and amazing soundtracks out there. Diamond in the rough if you ask me.
Dec 6, 2013
8
Simple fun. The Maw in many ways feels allot like a Katamari game in its approach but with more structure and direction. This was clearly intended as a small and simple, but does have allot of heart. Overall: While not perfect, for what it is, the Maw is a fun and cute little game that'll have you smiling.
80
A great game, only possible thanks to the XBLA, because otherwise it wouldn´t have been released. Fun, compelling, pretty, with a lot of humour, good graphics, gameplay and sound... a charming game with a great price, recommended for everyone. Unfortunately, it's too short and it does not offer much for replays.
78
We have here one of the best designed titles of the Xbox 360 digital marketplace, with a good production and an originality which is clear from the first minutes of play. Although the game is far from being an indispensable title, it will entertain platform lovers, and also those wanting to try something new and fresh.
75
With highly polished graphics and music which is unlikely but suits the game to a tea, The Maw certainly is a lot more polished than your average Live title. The levels themselves are a little plain, but some of the animations and scenarios you come across keep you wondering what’s around the next corner.
70
Average gameplay and an unforgettable main character merge in this short but endearing adventure.
50
While it lasts, it’s one of the better platformers available on XBLA, and the inability to die and general ease of progression make it ideal for very young gamers. [Mar 2009, p.92]
Feb 26, 2014
6
The Maw has some clever ideas, but is hampered by slow moving game play, simple puzzles, and a general tedious nature. There's lots of going back and forth inside the level unnecessarily, which is worsened by how long it takes to get around, thanks to a combination of a slow moving main character and the need for your companion to catch up.
Dec 29, 2018
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Un indé qui pue de la gueule comme la grande gueule du petit monstre à grandes dents (mais con comme un cure-dents) qui se retouve en compagnie du petit extra-terrestre (à sale gueule) qui cherche un téléphone pour rentrer à la maison. On ne voit pas trop le but de cettes sous-débilité aux graphismes Playskool, à part promener son monstre mongolo pour qu'il mange des merdes et qu'il devienne plus gros... serait-ce un panégyrique de la surcharge pondérale ou de la boulimie irrépressible ? En tout cas, on ouvre grand la poubelle pour y balancer ce non-sens de pauvre sous-jeu à même pas 2 balles, bricolé par des stagiaires soûls qui nous soûlent à donf.
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/adve... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PC
Initial Release Date:Jan 21, 2009
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