Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.
At $12.99. It has been as low as $4.54.
- Story and characters: 25 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 23 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 22 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Bugs: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 200 player reviews · updated 6 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 124 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
+A simple, yet enjoyable main story
MainFrames is a highly inventive indie platformer that distinguishes itself through a clever fusion of precision gameplay and a delightfully meta setting rooted in retro computer culture.
+Gorgeous, charming art style and soundtrack
+Properly balanced difficulty curve that doesn't spike out of nowhere or slug along to get to the good stuff
+Gorgeous, charming art style and soundtrack
From the outset, MainFrames makes a strong impression by turning a familiar digital interface into a playful and mechanically rich playground, where operating system elements are not just visual flair but integral parts of the gameplay.
+1 more the community rallied around
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Should you buy it now?
Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.
Currently $12.99. The lowest we've tracked is $4.54.
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