"Earlier this month, Loveshack Entertainment released a concept video for their upcoming game, Framed. The video demonstrated the core mechanic of the game: players will have to manipulate a number of storyboard-like illustrations and organize them in the correct sequence, to complete the scene, and continue on with the narrative." - Tom Christiansen
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Play as Dik, a nimble acrobat exploring the depths of Hell to rescue his brother from the Devil’s hands. With no weapons to rely on, success hinges on mastery of physics-driven movement, and quick adaptation to deadly obstacles.
GDC 2025 has revealed the finalists for the 27th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF).
