Behind the Frame
Review

Behind the Frame (2021) is a narrative adventure where you click and interact with different scenes to help a young woman become an artist. You explore the different locations to uncover and work on the different paintings. It's a combination of escape room puzzles with slice-of-life interactions like making coffee and putting music on.

As you progress you collect, fix and finish the various paintings. As you do you discover other secrets about the art and the woman who has created it. You recollect memories and savour some beautiful little moments.

It's a game that can be played at its own pace, and that slowly tells a story about love, life and the value of holding onto our memories. It's a relaxing game where you become immersed in a panoramic world filled with resplendent colours, beautiful hand-animated visuals, and a smooth, easy-listening soundtrack.

Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Behind the Frame 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 10 months ago.