Dracula Frames
- May 6, 2021
- Caio Flavio
Get on Steam"Dracula Frames" is a slide puzzle game set in Dracula's castle, where players must rebuild paintings of landmarks from Dracula's life through jigsaw-style puzzles spread across 8 floors. The castle holds secrets, including hidden items to discover, adding an element of exploration and mystery to the gameplay. Character count: 179.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun and spooky aesthetic, making it enjoyable for fans of the vampire theme.
- The sliding puzzles are simple and relaxing, providing a good way to de-stress and pass the time.
- The artwork and music create an immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to a feeling of it being more of a demo than a full game.
- The puzzles are very easy, lacking the complexity and replayability found in other sliding puzzle games.
- The inconsistent art style and pixel resolutions can make the game feel awkward and detract from the overall presentation.
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game features a charming, spooky aesthetic that enhances the sliding puzzle experience, but the overall art style is noted to be inconsistent. Players express a desire for more cohesive visuals and a broader range of difficulty levels in future updates.
“Fun little sliding puzzle game with a nice, spooky overall aesthetic.”
“The art style beyond the puzzle images is very inconsistent.”
“I'd love to see more sliding puzzle mode stories like Dracula frames, particularly with a more consistent art style and a wider range of difficulty levels that are common in other sliding tile games.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game presents a straightforward Dracula origin story, depicted through a series of artistic paintings within a gothic setting, effectively intertwining visuals and narrative. Unlike other slide stories that lack a cohesive structure, this game offers a well-organized storytelling experience, though it is noted to be relatively short yet offers good value for its cost.
“The levels present a simple Dracula origin story from childhood to immortality, revealed as a series of paintings in a gothic dungeon-like tower.”
“That said, Dracula Frames is organized like a story, unlike the slide stories series which call themselves stories but tend to be a series of related images (cute couples, cats) that have a theme but can be played in any order.”
“I really liked how the artistic elements of the game intertwine and how the story is told, although the game is short and has a good cost-benefit.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, enhancing the overall experience with a strong background score and immersive ambience. Players appreciate the interactive musical elements on certain floors, contributing to the game's appeal alongside its challenging visuals.
“It has good use of music, and certain floors have interactive elements.”
“I liked the background music and the ambience.”
“Very good game; the visuals are stunning, the puzzles are challenging, but the music is really cool and great.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users note that while the game lacks extensive replayability options, such as varying difficulty levels found in other titles, it still offers a satisfactory experience for its price. Some players express a desire for longer gameplay or more replayable content.
“Compared to other slide puzzles, this game offers different replayable difficulty levels on the same image, ranging from 3x3 up to 9x9 (81 tiles!).”
“I wish it could be longer or had more replayability, but for the price, I would still recommend getting this.”
“Compared to, for example, slide stories, which offer different replayable difficulty levels on the same image from 3x3 up to 9x9 (81 tiles!).”
“I wish it could be longer or had some replayability, but for the price, I would recommend getting this.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features familiar slide puzzles that are easy to navigate for those familiar with the mechanics, while the standout element is the impressive sprite work that enhances the overall experience.
“The slide puzzles were par for the course, so if you know the mechanics of how those puzzles work, they're not difficult, but the real treat for me was the sprite work.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which made certain sections frustrating to navigate.”
