Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
August 25, 2021
Behind the Frame is a vivid, interactive fiction about an aspiring artist on the cusp of finishing the final piece of her gallery submission. A relaxing, eloquent experience that can be played at any pace. Become immersed in a panoramic world filled with resplendent colors, beautiful hand-animated visuals, and a …
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"Behind the Frame presents itself as comfort food. For some, that&s;s sorely needed right now. And for me, it&s;s a welcome treat at any time."
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85.0
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65.0
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"Behind the Frame is like a beautiful portrait. There are some rough edges but it won&s;t ever be forgotten."
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90.0
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"In Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery, from Taiwanese developer Silver Lining Studio and publisher Akupara Games, players can see the world through the eyes of a painter. Though this game is brief, it is beautiful, a touching look at …"
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"A wonderfully laid back tale that side steps the traditional point and click spam in favour of some gorgeous Miyazaki inspired artwork. Get this if you have a lazy evening to use and you&s;ll come out smiling."
Read original review"Words fail me when it comes to Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery. A stunning tribute to a love borne of all the things that should have been said but were kept within, Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery made …"
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90.0
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78.0
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68.0
"If you&s;re a fan of Studio Ghibli, like these developers clearly are, or even just have an hour to kill and a love for art, Behind the Frame is absolutely a game you should give your time. It may be …"
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70.0
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"Behind The Frame: The Finest Scenery VR is a genuinely pleasant experience that does not need to be played in a rush. I did miss the lack of voices during the 2D sequences. But that’s likely only because I’m so …"
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72.0
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68.0
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"While I love blasting off faces and racing to the finish line, there’s absolutely something to be said for slowing down and taking in the beauty of the world..."
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85.0
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60.0
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"Behind The Frame: The Perfect Scenery offers a beautiful blend of Ghibli-inspired visuals and light puzzling that uses a unique storytelling technique to deliver a touching tale of love. While the gameplay is a bit basic, this one is perfect …"
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60.0
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70.0
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"Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery is a masterpiece that will make you take a break from the chaos of everyday life. Here, you get the chance to immerse yourself in a bittersweet story of art, love, understanding and one …"
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88.0
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72.0
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66.0
"Behind the Frame’s mobile roots show, and the Switch’s touchscreen comes into its own. The story didn’t exactly keep us guessing, but went to an interesting place. The graphical art and music are the stars, and the sub-2-hour playtime means …"
Read original review"Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery can be a breath of fresh air not only in your usual video game diet but also in your own personal life. This is a short and enjoyable experience with nice Studio Ghibli inspired …"
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85.0
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80.0
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"I have pondered the rating I was going to give Behind the Frame. I enjoyed playing it immensely, I love the whimsical atmosphere and the intriguing storyline. The puzzles aren’t overly difficult but I don’t mind, it made it feel …"
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