PC Critic Reviews

MainFrames is, simply, a lovely retro-themed puzzle platformer with humour, challenge, and some brain-straining mechanics to master. While not easy, the satisfying controls and charming world will make it hard to put down.

MainFrames is a short and sweet platformer that manages to pack plenty of challenge and fun into every stage, all while remaining visually striking, engaging, and memorable.

As smooth as butter, MainFrames is an excellent little platformer with adorable art, a unique concept and well laid out difficulty curve.

Mainframes is beyond doubt an impressive game that looks terrific, sounds fantastic, and handles like a dream.

Mainframes is a 2D platformer that blends puzzles with smooth, intuitive gameplay. Playing as a floppy disk, you explore digital-inspired environments with creative mechanics and full Portuguese support.

MainFrames is a good choice for those who want a simple and challenging game to kill time. The little over four hours of the campaign passed without weighing too much, and even though there are some clear points of improvement, lovers of the platform genre will certainly find themselves in the game.

MainFrames is a solid little platformer that takes players inside the world of a computer that just so happens to be a paradise for platformer fanatics.

MainFrames stands out for its creativity in transforming a digital environment into a charismatic platform and puzzle adventure. The mechanics of manipulating windows and icons are well explored, bringing varied challenges and keeping the experience dynamic. On the other hand, the irregular difficulty and moments of trial and error can make progression frustrating, especially in the more advanced stages. Still, for those looking for an enjoyable experience and willing to overcome some barriers, MainFrames delivers an original concept with very creative moments.

MainFrames is a delightful romp set in an era of technology that took place before my time, but thanks to its charm and solid gameplay, I felt nostalgic for that world despite having never lived in it.

MainFrames is a charming and solid 2D platformer with a clever window-based gameplay and accessibility options, although its simple story, occasional arbitrary challenges, and lack of deeper innovation limit its overall impact.