Reframed

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Reframed is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Playstige Interactive and was released on April 27, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ReFramed is a badass old-school FPS horror game set in the Solarix universe. Relive the terrors of Solarix in this high-octane, bullet spraying reimagining, only this time, stealth is not an option...

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story5 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features a rich and engaging story with strong voice acting and a moody atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
The gameplay offers a good balance of difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly punishing.
The graphics and art design create a distinctive style that evokes nostalgia for classic first-person shooters.

The gunplay is unsatisfying, with unreliable hit detection, inaccurate weapons, and a lack of variety in the arsenal.
The checkpoint-based save system can be frustrating, as it forces players to replay sections after dying without the option to save at will.
The AI behavior is inconsistent, with enemies often getting stuck or failing to react realistically to damage.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is praised for its rich atmosphere and engaging narrative, drawing comparisons to classic titles like "Deus Ex" and "System Shock 2." While the voice acting and moody graphics enhance the experience, some players found the gameplay lacking, with unsatisfying gun mechanics and limited weapon variety detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite mixed feelings about gameplay, the story remains a highlight for many, providing suspense and depth throughout.
- “The story is very rich with lots of atmosphere in every area I've been to.”
- “The story really didn't catch me, and the gameplay is boring. The guns really don't shoot the enemies half the time; the sniper scope is literally a joke. I actually laughed at it.”
- “Hats off to the developers for releasing the game regardless, and there is certainly enjoyment here for gamers who like suspense and story with their horror shooting!”
- “The strengths of the game are definitely the story and voice acting, particularly from Ami and Gregory Hart, as well as the general rain-soaked atmosphere, moody dark graphics, ambient noise, and art design.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its rich storytelling, exceptional voice acting, and immersive design, characterized by moody graphics, ambient sounds, and a tense, spooky environment. Players appreciate the rain-soaked aesthetic and the overall atmospheric depth that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The strengths of the game are definitely the story and voice acting, particularly from Ami and Gregory Hart, as well as the general rain-soaked atmosphere, moody dark graphics, ambient noise, and art design.”
- “The atmosphere admittedly was very well done, and overall I actually did enjoy the FPS experience as a positive.”
- “The story is very rich with lots of atmosphere in every area I've been to.”
- “The atmosphere admittedly was very well done, and overall I actually did enjoy the FPS experience, though as a positive.”
- “Tense and spooky atmosphere.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the moody, rain-soaked atmosphere and modern design, others feel the visuals are dated and lack polish. Overall, the art design and ambient noise contribute positively to the experience, but opinions on the graphical quality vary significantly.
- “The strengths of the game are definitely the story and voice acting, particularly from Ami and Gregory Hart, as well as the general rain-soaked atmosphere, moody dark graphics, ambient noise, and art design.”
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “I like these kinds of graphics, and that is about the best thing in this game.”
- “The graphics are dated.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while many players appreciate the soundtrack, some have noted that the music and ambient noise can sometimes overshadow the dialogue, affecting the overall experience.
- “I also have to say that I love the soundtrack.”
- “Another small problem is that the music and ambient noise can easily overpower the dialogue.”
- “Music, sound, and voice acting are not up to par.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying it while others found it boring and frustrating, particularly criticizing the unreliable shooting mechanics and ineffective sniper scope.
- “I enjoyed the story and the gameplay.”
- “The story really didn't catch me, and the gameplay is boring. The guns often don't hit the enemies, and the sniper scope is literally a joke; I actually laughed at it.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game exhibits stability issues, particularly when reloading checkpoint-based saves, leading to occasional bugs.
- “It can also be buggy when reloading a save, which is checkpoint-based.”