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FRAMED Collection

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Mac, 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, Point-and-click, Platform, Puzzle

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    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

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    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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    Last update: 29/04/2026