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FRAMED Collection

Nintendo Switch, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 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

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have control over rearranging and rotating comic panels to direct the story outcome, allowing freedom in puzzle solving."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles require logical thinking and trial-and-error, with increasing difficulty and feedback through animations."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving without competitive or ranked elements."

  • Continuation
    -3

    "Short playtime (2-4 hours) and limited replayability reduce habitual or prolonged play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    5

    "Highly creative mechanic of rearranging comic panels and rotating them to alter story progression."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely personal puzzle experience."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Stylish noir atmosphere and jazz soundtrack provide immersive escapism from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and curiosity, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encourages experimentation with panel arrangements and rotations to discover solutions."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore different puzzle solutions and story outcomes by rearranging panels."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization; players interact with predefined comic panels without personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Stylized noir spy story with minimal narrative, blending imaginative fiction with comic aesthetics."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn mechanics progressively."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not suitable for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; solitary experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    2

    "Progression through levels and achievements, but no item collection or upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Calm, jazzy soundtrack and smooth animations create a relaxing puzzle experience."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visual style and music provide moderate sensory stimulation without intense excitement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems."

  • Story
    2

    "Minimalist narrative told visually through comic panels; story is secondary to gameplay."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires logical planning and sequencing of panels to solve puzzles."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense in puzzle solving and story progression, but overall low tension."

  • Value
    -1

    "Short length and limited replayability make value for money debatable; better on sale."

  • Violence
    0

    "Some cartoonish non-graphic violence in story context; balanced by puzzle focus."

  • Survival
    2

    "Avoiding failure in puzzles and guiding characters safely is a core mechanic."

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