Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Puzzle
- Platforms: Android, iOS
- Developers: Loveshack Entertainment
Framed (2014): A Review
Framed is a puzzle game by Loveshack Entertainment that was released in 2014. The game is inspired by film noir and comic books, and it tasks players with rearranging the panels of a comic book to change the outcome of the story.
The game’s story follows a man named Randal who is framed for murder. Randal must escape from the police and find the real killer in order to clear his name. The game is played across a series of levels, each of which is a single comic book panel. Players must rearrange the panels in order to create a path for Randal to escape.
The game’s puzzles are clever and challenging, and they require players to think outside the box. The game’s art style is also beautiful, and it perfectly captures the look and feel of a film noir comic book.
Gameplay
Framed is a puzzle game that is played across a series of levels. Each level is a single comic book panel, and players must rearrange the panels in order to create a path for Randal to escape.
The game’s puzzles are clever and challenging, and they require players to think outside the box. For example, in one level, Randal is standing on a rooftop and must jump to a nearby building. However, the building is too far away for Randal to jump directly to it. Players must rearrange the panels in order to create a path for Randal to jump to a lower roof first, and then jump to the nearby building.
Art Style
Framed’s art style is beautiful, and it perfectly captures the look and feel of a film noir comic book. The game’s characters are rendered in a simple, yet stylish, art style, and the game’s backgrounds are dark and atmospheric. The game’s use of color is also excellent, and it helps to create a sense of mood and atmosphere.
Story
Framed’s story is simple, but it is effective. The game follows Randal, a man who is framed for murder. Randal must escape from the police and find the real killer in order to clear his name.
The game’s story is told through a series of comic book panels, and it is up to the player to rearrange the panels in order to create a coherent story. The game’s story is full of twists and turns, and it will keep players guessing until the very end.
Conclusion
Framed is a unique and challenging puzzle game that is sure to please fans of film noir and comic books. The game’s puzzles are clever and challenging, the art style is beautiful, and the story is engaging. Framed is a must-play for any fan of puzzle games.
Score
8/10
Pros
- Clever and challenging puzzles
- Beautiful art style
- Engaging story
Cons
- Short length
- Can be frustrating at times
Review Score
8/10
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