In this new and infinitely cute twist on the tale of a boy and his dog, the short-stuff, six pupiled Frank is accompanied by Maw, a one-eyed purple blob who has been touted as the most dangerous creature in the universe for his ravenous, all consuming appetite. The goal in every stage is to lead Maw around via energy leash to be fed until he is large enough to eat the level's special creature(s) which will allot him a special ability, ultimately granting access to the exit.
On top of this basic design the developers at Twisted Pixel have fleshed out a vibrant and quirky world that is brought to life through the often hilarious duo. Though it may just be a low level AI to blame, Maw's dumb dog mentality is spot on and one can't help but smile when he strays a bit, only to come panting back, flailing green tongue and all, to Frank's high pitched call.
For 800MS Points (US$10.00) and 145MB of your storage space, The Maw delivers simple puzzle and platforming on the most basic level of enjoyment. It is the pinnacle in comfort gaming in that there are no deaths, only setbacks, and there is always a clear path to victory. That being said, The Maw does lack the level of difficulty that veteran platformers may desire, and the game's puzzle aspect is often too straight-forward to merit elegance. Even so, for this bargain price that also includes two unlockable gamerpics and a premium theme, The Maw is well worth your space bucks.
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