MainFrames is a charming platformer that takes place inside computers

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. MainFrames is a perfect example of a game with a clever idea that doesn’t overstay its welcome. In the new indie platformer, you play as an adorable floppy disk that traverses computer desktops. The aesthetic is ridiculously charming: the many characters sprinkled throughout the game are so dang cute, and the levels are filled with application windows and desktop icons that serve as bouncing pads or gears to change things in the levels. Everything is overlaid on pixelated landscape computer backgrounds that differ between worlds. And it’s all backed by a catchy chiptune soundtrack that really sells the vibe. These icons will spring you in the direction that they’re pointing. Image: The Arcade Crew It’s a great premise, and MainFrames takes the idea one step further by regularly letting you manipulate computer windows by clicking or dragging them like you would wit ... Read full article.