Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
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Switch eShop
6th Mar 2025 — $12.99
6th Mar 2025 — £11.69
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
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Mini Review Mainframes (Switch) - A Fun But Frustrating PC-Inspired Platformer
No doomscrolling here
Mainframes presents an intriguing premise: What if your PC desktop was its own game world? Taking on the role of a cute, anthropomorphic floppy disk called, uh, Floppy, you set off on a journey through multiple ‘biomes’ of increasing complexity in which PC windows (or frames) are traversed to reach your goal. Though very...
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Mainframes News
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Nintendo 6th March (North America)
Suikoden I & II! Ever 17! Sorry We're Closed!
The latest Nintendo update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Suikoden I & II HD...
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Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In March 2025
Xenoblade Chronicles X! Sorry We're Closed! Gal Guardians!
Another month is here, and this one is called March. Hooray! Aside from the fact that we're due a whole bunch of new games this month, it's also worth noting that we're now less than a month away from the highly-anticipated Switch 2 Direct showcase. Mmm, tasty. But back to the games. There...
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News We're In Love With This Platformer Fashioned After A Computer Desktop
F5 to replay
Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer Assoupi have revealed a brand-new platformer called Mainframes. It's a refreshingly unique take on the genre in which you take on the role of Floppy who, in an effort to discover its true function, sets off on a quest of self-identity. The cool thing with this one is that the levels are...
About The Game
MainFrames invites you to meet Floppy and to browse a clever and charming platformer. You won’t want to press the escape key on this cozy outing!
Boot up for a byte-sized adventure in MainFrames, a clever and charming platformer that plays out entirely within the windows and desktop of a PC monitor.
Floppy, an adventurous program seeking to find their place in the digital world, while cheeky daemons maintain the system’s balance, always managing to stay out of your sight. Navigate a maze of diverse PC frames, meet quirky and colorful characters, and uncover secrets that bring Floppy closer to piecing together their function. Each interaction injects humor and warmth into their journey, making every moment a byte of delight.
In MainFrames, you'll guide Floppy by rearranging program windows to create new pathways, jumping between frames to navigate the digital world. Every area you explore is rich with distinct visual styles, innovative mechanics, and hidden secrets. Complemented by a chill lo-fi soundtrack, the game’s charming puzzles and platforming challenges provide a rewarding experience that's hard to log off from.
MainFrames will keep you logged in for a short and sweet journey, ensuring that you won't want to press the escape key on this enchanting adventure. Each level is an upgrade you won't want to miss. Get ready to dive into an unforgettable digital quest!
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