Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

2021 video game
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2021 video game
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Switch
  • PlayStation 4
Release
25 August 2021
  • Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
  • 25 August 2021
  • Switch, PS4
  • 2 June 2022
Genre(s)AdventureMode(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

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic73/100[4]
Review scores
PublicationScore
GamingTrend70/100[5]
GameSpace7.5/10[6]
Noisy Pixel8.5/10[7]

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
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. ^ a b "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  2. ^ Romano, Sal (11 May 2022). "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery for PS4, Switch launches June 2 alongside major content update". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  3. ^ "A Studio Ghibli Style Game By Akupara and Akatsuki Taiwan". 3bit. Archived from the original on 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  4. ^ "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  5. ^ Longden, Kristian (August 23, 2021). "A visual treat: Behind The Frame — The Perfect Scenery Review". Gaming Trend. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  6. ^ Orr, Ed (August 25, 2021). "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery Review". GameSpace. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  7. ^ Victor, Angelus (August 25, 2021). "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery Review – A Colorful Canvas of Memories". Noisy Pixel. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  8. ^ Carl, Judith (2021-06-12). "Behind the Frame sieht aus wie ein Ghibli-Film nur als Spiel". Eurogamer.de (in German). Archived from the original on 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
  9. ^ Valentine, Rebekah (2021-06-21). "16 Amazing Indie Games You Missed at E3 2021 and Beyond". IGN. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
  10. ^ "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery review - "A relaxing tribute to art, music, and love"". www.pocketgamer.com. 21 August 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  11. ^ Knoop, Joseph (2021-09-02). "Behind the Frame is a Ghibli-inspired ode to painting that stole my heart". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  12. ^ Bell, Alice (2021-08-27). "TFI Friday: 3 new indie games about art and feelings". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  13. ^ "D.I.C.E. Awards By Video Game Details Behind the Frame". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  14. ^ "You are being redirected..." nyxgameawards.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  15. ^ "You are being redirected..." nyxgameawards.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  16. ^ "You are being redirected..." nyxgameawards.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  17. ^ "DevGAMM Awards Winners". DevGAMM Spring 2021 | May 12-14. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  18. ^ Bashir, Dale (2021-10-18). "'Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery' Wins Big At Inaugural Asia Games Awards". IGN Southeast Asia. Archived from the original on 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  19. ^ "Games Showcase 2021 – The Big Indie Pitch". Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  20. ^ "All Winners and Nominees Indie Arena Booth Award Show 2021 gameccom | Indie Arena Booth". indiearenabooth.de. Archived from the original on 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2021-12-01.