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FRAMED Collection
2018
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Quick resume
Rearrange the panels of an animated comic book to craft the story of a noir-styled spy adventure in the FRAMED Collection--a compilation of the multi-award winning puzzle games FRAMED and FRAMED 2.
Global score
93/100
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Platform, Point-and-click, Puzzle
Pros
- Innovative and creative puzzle mechanic
- Stylish noir comic art style
- Engaging jazzy soundtrack
- Smooth animations and visual storytelling
- Accessible yet challenging puzzles
Cons
- Short overall playtime
- Limited replayability
- Minimal narrative depth
- Some puzzles rely on trial and error
- Lack of hints or guidance
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players have control over rearranging and rotating comic panels to direct the story outcome, allowing freedom in puzzle solving."
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Competence3
"Puzzles require logical thinking and trial-and-error, with increasing difficulty and feedback through animations."
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Competition-4
"Focus is on individual puzzle solving without competitive or ranked elements."
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Continuation-3
"Short playtime (2-4 hours) and limited replayability reduce habitual or prolonged play."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."
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Creativity5
"Highly creative mechanic of rearranging comic panels and rotating them to alter story progression."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely personal puzzle experience."
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Escapism3
"Stylish noir atmosphere and jazz soundtrack provide immersive escapism from reality."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and curiosity, not out of obligation."
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Experimenting4
"Encourages experimentation with panel arrangements and rotations to discover solutions."
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Exploration2
"Players explore different puzzle solutions and story outcomes by rearranging panels."
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Expression-3
"Limited customization; players interact with predefined comic panels without personal expression."
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Fantasy2
"Stylized noir spy story with minimal narrative, blending imaginative fiction with comic aesthetics."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; strictly single-player."
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Growth3
"Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn mechanics progressively."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-4
"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not suitable for passive or background play."
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Intimacy-5
"No social or emotional relationship building; solitary experience."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression2
"Progression through levels and achievements, but no item collection or upgrades."
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Relaxation3
"Calm, jazzy soundtrack and smooth animations create a relaxing puzzle experience."
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Sensation2
"Visual style and music provide moderate sensory stimulation without intense excitement."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems."
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Story2
"Minimalist narrative told visually through comic panels; story is secondary to gameplay."
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Strategy3
"Requires logical planning and sequencing of panels to solve puzzles."
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Thrill1
"Some suspense in puzzle solving and story progression, but overall low tension."
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Value-1
"Short length and limited replayability make value for money debatable; better on sale."
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Violence0
"Some cartoonish non-graphic violence in story context; balanced by puzzle focus."
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Survival2
"Avoiding failure in puzzles and guiding characters safely is a core mechanic."
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