- Publisher: The Arcade Crew
- Release Date: Mar 6, 2025
- Also On: Switch
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Mar 6, 2025MainFrames is a delight to look at, but less enjoyable to actually play. The charming and cute aesthetics can’t save MainFrames from its simplistic gameplay which struggles to capitalise on its strong ideas.
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Mar 6, 2025In the end, MainFrames is the rare sort of indie release that both feels professional and knows not to punch above its weight. It has a clear central idea and hits the right notes without getting itself into too much trouble (unlike Floppy). I wouldn’t describe it as “cozy” given how much it can kick your ass, but it’s an easy suggestion for anyone who’s looking for quick and gorgeous platforming thrills with a perfect amount of complexity. [Recommended]
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Mar 10, 2025While playing MainFrames, I kept drawing comparisons to Celeste. Both are smart platformers with great vibes that can get pretty tough, but because reloads are so quick, repeated failures don’t sting too badly. And both games feel like they play out their ideas exactly as far as they need to. I rolled credits on MainFrames in a little under four hours, and the experience felt just right.