
Release Date: March 6, 2025
A 2D platformer, in which we end up in a world looking like a classic operating system. In MainFrames we play as a Floppy disk icon, exploring the world of windows, icons and programs. Our protagonist can jump on obstacles and fight various opponents. We change sizes and positions of some of the windows and also unlock Floppy's new skills.
MainFrames is a platforming game that takes place entirely on the virtual screen of a computer monitor. The game was developed by the independent French studio Assoupi, and its release was handled by The Arcade Crew, which has in its portfolio such titles as The Last Spell, Blazing Chrome and Infernax.
In MainFrames we embody a computer program named Floppy, eager for adventures, looking just like a floppy disk icon. The protagonist traverses a digital world where demons maintain balance. While trying to find a place for themselves, our protagonist discovers more secrets of virtual reality and gets to know the characters inhabiting it, as well as unlocks new features.
In MainFrames we watch the action from the side. During the game, we explore levels consisting of windows, icons, and other elements of the computer interface. Floppy is capable of jumping between them and moving around them. We can also use them in other ways, like for gaining speed in specific directions.
We often have to avoid traps and also face opponents. Additionally, the fun is diversified by the ability to change the size and position of some windows, which comes in handy in certain situations. As our character progresses, they gains skills, which allows them to face bigger challenges.
The two-dimensional graphics of MainFrames were created using pixel art technique. The whole thing is maintained in a style reminiscent of the first visual operating systems, like Amiga's Workbench.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Nintendo Switch
Developer: Assoupi
Publisher: The Arcade Crew
Age restrictions: none
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MainFrames launches today. Play as a floppy disk and traverse a computer screen in this creative indie 2D platformer.
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Matt Buckley
March 6, 2025
System Requirements for MainFrames Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
(60 fps, 1080p) Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 320 / Radeon HD 6570, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10.
Game Ratings for MainFrames Video Game.
Gameffine: 92 / 100 by Uphar Dutta
Mainframes is an extremely creative, masterpiece in its art-style and soundtrack and a fairly difficult platformer about a floppy disc on a mission of finding its purpose all the while rescuing overworked daemons. This charming platformer set inside your grand-mothers Windows 98 can immediately hook you in with its amazing polish and challenging platforming sections. TLDR: GO GET THE GAME NOW!
PS4Blog.net: 7.5 / 10
Charming 2D platformer set within the windows and desktop of a PC
Gamer Escape: 5 / 10 by Mike Thomas
So it’s probably pretty weird that I am going to recommend this game with one big fat caveat. If you’re a fan of the genre, there are a lot of cool and original things happening in MainFrames. If you’re not already comfortable in the space it’s probably not going to work as shining introduction to the world of indie platformers.
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