MainFrames invites you to meet Floppy and to browse a clever and charming platformer that plays out entirely within the windows and desktop of a PC monitor. You won’t want to press the escape key on this cozy outing!
MainFrames is one of those games that knows exactly what it wants to be—and nails it. It’s glitchy in the best way, fast without being overwhelming, and clever without being obnoxious. If you’re a fan of Celeste, VVVVVV, or Super Meat Boy, and you’re open to a few quirks, MainFrames is absolutely worth booting up. It may not change your life, but it’ll...
Mainframes leaves me with an overall impression of muddledness, albeit executed with a sincere passion. It throws in ideas about platforming, collecting, and environmental manipulation. But maybe some of the excess should've been left on the cutting room floor so the rest could be more polished and its potential better realized. While I admit a measure...
A short and sweet platformer with tons of charm, MainFrames is excellent time all around.
Running with some unique theming, this precision platformer makes clever use of what it has to work with
If you are looking for a fresh, challenging and secret-filled platformer, MainFrames is an indie gem that deserves more attention. Don't let it go unnoticed. If you are a fan of the genre, you will enjoy it.