Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery is Epic Games Store’s free game of the week

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery is one of those games that kind of defies the bulleted list, because it’s such a unique little gem of a game, and it’s free this week on the Epic Games Store. The gameplay itself is somewhat simpler than a lot of other puzzle games, but the hand drawn art is unique and charming enough to elevate it beyond… the frame.
- Release Date: August 25, 2021
- Game Type: Puzzle
- POV: First person
- Party: Single player
- DLC: None
This game is 100% about the vibes. The puzzles aren’t overly complicated, even for a puzzle game, and the narrative also flows naturally into the ethereal, warmly-lit artist’s loft. It reminds me a lot of a Ghibli joint, where it focuses lovingly on the tiny details of the scenes, which are handdrawn — and then you help to draw, too. Plus, there’s a cat, so it’s automatically 10/10 in our books.
Also note that if you find yourself hungry for more Behind the Frame, while there isn’t any DLC per se, Steam offers a few additional features Epic doesn’t. You can purchase the soundtrack and a couple additional digital art books, which may well be worth it if you’re just here for the vibes. If you missed out on this free Epic Games promo, you may still be in luck — it’s also an app on the Google Play store you can play for free if you’re subscribed to Crunchyroll Premium.
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