Bioframe Outpost

About

“The same dream again. How many times must someone die in their sleep?” You wake up. No memory of the dreams. No identity, no idea of where you are or where you come from. You need to find out. Now. Inspired by classic 70s and 80s sci-fi, Bioframe Outpost is a 2d sci-fi action adventure game, dedicated to exploration, experimentation, emergent gameplay and narrative. Its unique, photography-based…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story10 positive mentions

The game features a unique photography mechanic that enhances exploration and puzzle-solving, allowing players to interact with the ecosystem creatively.
Visually captivating with a rich atmosphere, the game offers a compelling story and engaging world design that encourages exploration and experimentation.
It provides a fresh take on the Metroidvania genre by focusing on pacifism and learning about alien creatures rather than direct combat.

Some players found the game slow-paced and boring, particularly those expecting a traditional Metroidvania experience with more action.
The text in comic cut-scenes can be difficult to read on certain devices, which may detract from the overall experience.
The game may not appeal to fans of direct combat mechanics, as it relies heavily on distraction and environmental interactions instead.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is compelling and atmospheric, seamlessly integrating with gameplay while offering a rich universe to explore. Players appreciate the intriguing main narrative centered around combating a mysterious infection, alongside numerous engaging side quests and emergent gameplay elements that enhance interactions within the game world. Overall, the storytelling is complemented by impressive visuals and audio, creating a captivating experience.
- “This game offers an intriguing story and a rich universe.”
- “The game is story driven, with great artwork.”
- “The main story has you combating a strange new infection which is taking over the station, and threatening the other people still in cryostasis.”
- “There seems to be some very cool emergent gameplay where you can trigger the denizens of this place to interact with each other in different ways, with the consequences allowing you to progress further into the story.”
- “Bioframe outpost is a captivating experience, both visually and from a storytelling perspective.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their beautiful visuals and unique art style, which effectively complements the story-driven narrative. Players appreciate the expansive sci-fi environments and the manga-like cutscenes, highlighting the overall polish and aesthetic appeal.
- “Beautiful visuals in an expansive sci-fi environment filled with many deadly creatures and machines!”
- “The art style fits very well, and the almost manga-like style for the cutscenes is perfect for this.”
- “The game is story-driven, with great artwork.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is centered around a unique photography mechanic that challenges players to capture moving targets while exploring the interactions between various creatures. This emergent gameplay encourages players to experiment with how these creatures and obstacles interact, leading to rewarding puzzle-solving experiences that are both engaging and thoughtfully paced. Overall, the combination of photography and creature dynamics creates a compelling and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “The photography mechanic is really quite cool and sometimes quite a challenge to capture moving targets, but it's rewarding when you get it right.”
- “There seems to be some very cool emergent gameplay where you can trigger the denizens of this place to interact with each other in different ways, with the consequences allowing you to progress further into the story.”
- “Very interesting and unique mechanics, challenging but not rushed - very fun figuring out puzzle solutions.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its beautiful ambient soundtrack, which enhances the immersive experience of the richly realized universe. Reviewers highlight how well the ambient compositions complement the game's atmosphere, contributing significantly to its overall appeal.
- “It feels like a rich and well-realized universe, and this is enhanced by the beautiful ambient soundtrack.”
- “The ambient music by Milieu works so well here.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its rich atmosphere, complemented by a compelling story that enhances rather than detracts from the experience. Players also enjoy exploring the engaging map, which adds to the overall immersive environment.
- “It has bags of atmosphere, the story is compelling but doesn't get in the way, and the map has been really fun to explore so far.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for players seeking a platformer that deviates from the traditional jump-and-shoot mechanics, making it a worthwhile experience for those looking for something different.
- “If you're looking for a platformer-style game with a lot of replay value that falls outside the normal jump-and-shoot formula, this is worth a look.”