# FRAMED — Comic Concept Genius

> Noir puzzle game where players rearrange comic panels to change story outcomes. (iPhone/iPad app by Loveshack.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framed/id886565180 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Loveshack](https://appshunter.io/developer/886565183)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 788 App Store ratings · 416 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 367 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2014-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framed/id886565180/reviews.md

## What is FRAMED?

FRAMED is a multi-award winning noir-puzzle game where you re-arrange panels of an animated comic book to change the outcome of the story.

~~~~~  FEATURES  ~~~~~

AWARD-WINNING DESIGN

Featuring a fusion of all-new game mechanics & fiendish puzzles, FRAMED has received many design awards as well as being an 'Excellence in Design' finalist  in the IGF 2015.

EFFORTLESSLY ELEGANT

Simply grab comic panels and swap them with a touch of your finger!

BEAUTIFUL ART & RICH ANIMATION

Hand-crafted, award-winning art and animation brings the noir world of FRAMED to life.

ORIGINAL JAZZ MUSIC SOUNDTRACK

An evocative music score featuring live jazz performances fused with modern themes and beats sets the mood.

A BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE AWAITS

Unlike anything you’ve played before, FRAMED delivers a completely new type of game experience. Plug in your headphones, sit back and enjoy!

~~~~~ RECEPTION ~~~~~

"My best game in this year without any doubt." - Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear Solid)
“It looks like a work of goddamn genius.” - Kotaku
”I was blown away by Loveshack’s Framed." - Penny Arcade
“Guilty of Awesome.” - Rock, Paper, Shotgun  
“Noir-drenched motion comic puzzler gets big thumbs-up.” - IGN
“Framed has an incredible art style, and it plays unlike anything else we’ve seen." - Slide to Play
“Framed meshes narrative and gameplay like nothing else." - Mac Life
“With a jazzy soundtrack and a gritty vibe befitting its genre, Framed succeeds at telling a story in more ways than one.” - Complex, Pop Culture
“Don’t miss this smart and innovative indie gem.” - Pocket Gamer

** FINALIST ** ‘Excellence in Design’, IGF 2015

** WINNER ** ‘VisuaI Design’, Indiecade Festival 2014

** WINNER ** ‘Excellence in Design’, IGF China 2013

** WINNER ** ‘Best Game’ - Freeplay Independent Games Festival 2013

** WINNER ** ‘Best Upcoming Game’ - International Mobile Game Awards 2014

** WINNER ** ‘Best Narrative’ - Brazil's Independent Games Festival 2014

** WINNER ** ‘Best Puzzle Game’ - Intel Level Up Awards 2014

**  PAX 10 SELECTION ** - PAX Prime 2014

** FINALIST **  ‘Most Amazing Game’ - A MAZE Festival Berlin 2014

** FINALIST **  ‘Innovation Award’ - Australian Game Developer Awards 2014

** OFFICIAL SELECTION ** BAFTA Inside Games Showcase 2014

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FRAMED is designed for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch iOS 7.0 and above.

Loveshack Entertainment is an independent game development studio based in Australia.
For more information www.loveshackentertainment.com
Follow us @LoveShackers

## Key features

- Rearrange comic panels
- Change story outcomes
- Award-winning design
- Hand-crafted art and animation
- Original jazz music soundtrack
- Unique narrative gameplay

## What do users think of FRAMED?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Stunning art style
- 🎼 Excellent music and soundtrack
- 🧠 Innovative and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 🕵️‍♀️ Intriguing spy-themed story

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 💰 Not worth the price for the length
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔇 No option to mute music

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when certain animations play
- Rotating frames don't always work as expected
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay individual levels
- Option to adjust volume or mute music

## Recent user reviews (10 of 416)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framed/id886565180/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 計算された構成が見事で美麗！

*2025-09-13*

シルエットのキャラクター達がオシャレで滑稽に美しく活躍する、軽快なテンポやストーリーを度々楽しんでいる私。最近プレイした同タイプのゲームは「醜悪な主人公が脈略無くモンスターに喰われたり落下しまくる理不尽なシーンを試行錯誤で並べるだけの駄作」だったので、改めて「FRAMED」が素晴らしい傑作だと再認識。

### 3/5 — Ok….but finished in 1 hour not worth the money

*2025-06-07, version 1.31*

It was very easy and finished in an hour, not worth the amount of money spent on the game.

### 5/5 — Топ

*2025-03-16*

Отличная игра жанра головоломки, не сильно долгая но при этом не менее увлекательна!

### 2/5 — Fun but way too short

*2025-03-02, version 1.31*

Would have had a better review if it wasn’t so darn short. For $3.99 I’d say pass, as it’s a rip off at that price.

### 1/5 — Not working on Apple TV 2024

*2024-10-06, version 1.31*

Paid for this a couple of years ago. No longer working on Apple TV. Not cool.

### 4/5 — How to reset

*2023-08-30, version 1.3*

Great game but how do you reset level to start?

### 5/5 — Two👍🏼Up...

*2023-06-30, version 1.31*

That is fantastic, marvelous,artistic, addictive,above that imagination...

### 2/5 — Way too short for the price

*2023-04-09, version 1.31*

This game has a great concept, but it’s much too short.  Just when I was starting to develop strategies, it was over.

### 5/5 — очень круто

*2023-03-21*

игра очень хорошая, стилизация на высоте! 
+ красивая графика
+ в меру сложные уровни
+ интересный сюжет
+ уникальный геймплей

### 3/5 — Promising game but is too short

*2022-12-07, version 1.31*

The concept of swapping frames to change the story is ingenious and I enjoyed playing it. But I felt the game wasn’t challenging enough and was too short. I could finish the entire game in under 2 hours and that just didn’t seem worth the money I’d paid for it.

## Frequently asked questions about FRAMED

### What is FRAMED?

FRAMED is a critically acclaimed noir-puzzle game where players interact with comic book panels. By rearranging these panels, you can fundamentally alter the sequence of events and change the outcome of the animated story.

### What are the key features of FRAMED?

Key features include an award-winning design with a fusion of new game mechanics and puzzles, effortless panel rearrangement with a touch, beautiful hand-crafted art and animation, and an evocative original jazz music soundtrack.

### How much does FRAMED cost?

FRAMED is a paid application. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or subscriptions, indicating a one-time purchase for the full game experience.

### What devices is FRAMED compatible with?

FRAMED is designed for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices running iOS 7.0 and above. It is recommended to play with headphones for the full immersive experience.

### What kind of experience does FRAMED offer?

FRAMED offers a completely new type of game experience that meshes narrative and gameplay like nothing else. It's a noir-drenched motion comic puzzler with a gritty vibe and a smart, innovative approach to storytelling.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.31 — 2018-09-27

iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max hot fix

### 1.3 — 2017-11-11

iPhone X Support
Extra Polish & Love!

### 1.2 — 2017-06-02

Bug fixes and polish.
FRAMED 2 is out now!

### 1.1.0 — 2016-11-22

NEW! Scene menu provides access to previously played puzzles!
NEW! Atmospheric visual effects.
NEW! Extended / remixed music
Bug fixes.

### 1.0.0 — 2014-11-12

No release notes.

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## More apps by Loveshack

- [FRAMED 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framed-2/id1163105252)

All apps by Loveshack: https://appshunter.io/developer/886565183

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