Software:Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
| Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery | |
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| Developer(s) | Silver Lining Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Akupara Games Akatsuki Taiwan |
| Director(s) | Weichen Lin |
| Designer(s) | Weichen Lin Ric Yeh |
| Programmer(s) | Jany Weng Harrison Chen Shawn Hsaio |
| Artist(s) | Weichen Lin Kaguya Huang Knives Lai |
| Writer(s) | Weichen Lin Jeremy Jhang |
| Composer(s) | Yuchain Wang |
| Engine | Unity |
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| Release | 25 August 2021
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| Genre(s) | Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery is an adventure game created by Taiwanese developer Silver Lining Studio, and co-published by Akupara Games and Akatsuki Taiwan Inc. The game was released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android in August 2021,[1] then for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in June 2022.[2]
Plot
With an art style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, the game sees the player as an artist on the verge of finishing the final art piece for a gallery submission. As the painting nears completion, the player slowly uncovers an emotional history backed by chance and artistry.[3]
Reception
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The game received an aggregate score of 73/100 from Metacritic, indicating mixed or average reviews.[1] Judith Carl of Eurogamer called the game "magical-looking" and the gameplay calming.[8] Rebekah Valentine of IGN said she never got tired of watching it, calling it "peaceful" and "Ghibli-looking".[9] Pocket Gamer described the game as "a relaxing experience you’ll likely want to dive into when you’re snuggled up in bed after a long and tiring day at work".[10] PC Gamer stated that "it's left me with a greater appreciation for the times when people I love want to share something with me, whether that's the art they've made, an outfit they've been coordinating, or just a bit of coffee".[11] Alice Bell of Rock Paper Shotgun called Behind the Frame a "very sweet experience that is incredibly relaxed, at the same time as being a very bright, sunshine-filled thing that really inspired me to go out and create something myself".[12] The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Behind the Frame for Mobile Game of the Year at the 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.[13]
Awards
| Year | Award(s) | Awarded By |
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| 2021 | Best Visual Art,[14] Best Experience,[15] Best Storytelling, Best Indie Game[16] | NYX Awards |
| Best Mobile Game[17] | DevGAMM | |
| Excellence in Visual Art, Best Overall Game[18] | Asia Game Awards | |
| The Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition)[19] | PGC Digital | |
| Best Game Made with Unity[20] | Indie Arena Booth |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/behind-the-frame-the-finest-scenery/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (11 May 2022). "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery for PS4, Switch launches June 2 alongside major content update". https://www.gematsu.com/2022/05/behind-the-frame-the-finest-scenery-for-ps4-switch-launches-june-2-alongside-major-content-update. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "A Studio Ghibli Style Game By Akupara and Akatsuki Taiwan" (in en). https://www.3-bit.co.uk/news-1/A-Studio-Ghibli-Style-Game-By-Akupara-and-Akatsuki-Taiwan.
- ↑ "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery for PC Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/behind-the-frame-the-finest-scenery/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ Longden, Kristian (August 23, 2021). "A visual treat: Behind The Frame — The Perfect Scenery Review". https://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/behind-the-frame-the-perfect-scenery-review/.
- ↑ Orr, Ed (August 25, 2021). "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery Review". https://www.gamespace.com/all-articles/news/behind-the-frame-the-finest-scenery-review/.
- ↑ Victor, Angelus (August 25, 2021). "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery Review – A Colorful Canvas of Memories". https://noisypixel.net/behind-the-frame-review-pc/.
- ↑ Carl, Judith (2021-06-12). "Behind the Frame sieht aus wie ein Ghibli-Film nur als Spiel" (in de). https://www.eurogamer.de/articles/2021-06-12-behind-the-frame-sieht-aus-wie-ein-ghibli-film-nur-als-spiel.
- ↑ Valentine, Rebekah (2021-06-21). "16 Amazing Indie Games You Missed at E3 2021 and Beyond". https://www.ign.com/articles/16-amazing-indie-games-you-missed-e3-2021-beyond-summer-of-gaming.
- ↑ "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery review - "A relaxing tribute to art, music, and love"" (in en). 21 August 2021. https://www.pocketgamer.com/behind-the-frame/behind-the-frame-the-finest-scenery-review/.
- ↑ Knoop, Joseph (2021-09-02). "Behind the Frame is a Ghibli-inspired ode to painting that stole my heart" (in en). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/behind-the-frame/.
- ↑ Bell, Alice (2021-08-27). "TFI Friday: 3 new indie games about art and feelings" (in en). Rock, Paper, Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/tfi-friday-3-new-indie-games-about-art-and-feelings.
- ↑ "D.I.C.E. Awards By Video Game Details Behind the Frame". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. https://www.interactive.org/games/video_game_details.asp?idAward=2022&idGame=1797.
- ↑ "You are being redirected...". https://nyxgameawards.com/winner-info.php?id=391.
- ↑ "You are being redirected...". https://nyxgameawards.com/winner-info.php?id=389.
- ↑ "You are being redirected...". https://nyxgameawards.com/winner-info.php?id=387.
- ↑ "DevGAMM Awards Winners" (in en-US). https://devgamm.com/spring2021/devgamm-awards-winners/.
- ↑ Bashir, Dale (2021-10-18). "'Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery' Wins Big At Inaugural Asia Games Awards" (in en-sg). https://sea.ign.com/gamescom-asia/177814/news/behind-the-frame-the-finest-scenery-wins-big-at-inaugural-asia-games-awards.
- ↑ "Games Showcase 2021 – The Big Indie Pitch" (in en-GB). https://www.bigindiepitch.com/games/.
- ↑ "All Winners and Nominees Indie Arena Booth Award Show 2021 gameccom | Indie Arena Booth". https://indiearenabooth.de/Award2021.
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