
From the co-creator of Eufloria and Receiver 2 comes a new indie extravaganza. Part Metroidvania, part future science expedition, Bioframe Outpost gives players the means to master a vast world in which all creatures react to each other in complex ways, with frequently unexpected results!
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From the co-creator of Eufloria and Receiver 2 comes a new indie extravaganza!
Use supercharged photography to explore one of the deepest and most emergent ecosystems in games. Part Metroidvania, part future science expedition, Bioframe gives players the means to master a vast world in which all creatures react to each other in complex ways, with frequently unexpected results.
The more the player understands their environment, the more they can find outrageous ways to make creatures part of gameplay solutions.
Bioframe’s eco system is so dynamic that players can create their own gameplay mechanics.
No torch for that dark, dangerous cave?
Photo-Stun a Laser Plant to steal its Glow Orb, stick it on a nervous Lizard, drive it ahead of you, and it will light the way while you follow at a safe distance.
There are countless ways players can create useful outcomes and develop new tactics. Snapping creatures doesn’t just stun them, it also unlocks all their behavioural quirks contained in their many AI states.
Bioframe avoids guns and any other cliched weapons. Everything in the world can be used, offensively or defensively, according to player preference and their knowledge of the world. Lateral thinking is key and easily rewarded.
Are vampiric butterflies in the way? Lure them with their favourite food and add them to your inventory to create a portable attack swarm. Release them near enemies and they clear the way for you.
Bioframe offers unparalleled freedom to enterprising players.

Massive narrative-driven single player campaign
Vast interactive open world
One of the deepest ecosystems of its kind
A huge number of creatures with distinct AI states and behaviours
Photography mechanic adds spice and meaning to exploration gameplay
Non-linear puzzles
Amazing ambient OST by the musician behind Eufloria
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| Store | Price | Audience | Score | Chart | Est. revenue |
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SteamYou are here | $12.99 | 38reviews | 97% | — | $7.5K |
| $8.99−40% | 16ratings | 84% | — | not modelled | |
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A lovely side scrolling sci-fi game, which seems to be focused on exploration and puzzle solving. Using your camera, snap objects and creatures around you in their different states to learn more about them and the lore of the world, so you can figure out how to interact (and get past) them. There seems to be some very cool emergent gameplay where you can trigger the denizens of this place to interact with each other in different ways with the consequences allowing you to progressing further into the story. So far great visuals, audio, polish and story.
This is obviously a labor of love, but it's hard to the point of not being fun at all. I took a teleporter to an area I just don't have the fuel/health/items/freeze to get through and I'm basically soft locked as the teleporters are all one way unless you navigate to the exit of the area which is guarded by around 9000 enemies. Had I not gotten this for ~$5, I'd give it a thumbs down. At $5, I can't complain too much I guess.
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Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian
| $14.99 |
| 6ratings |
| 74% |
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Hours played at review time, across 38 reviews with recorded playtime.
I was actually surprised that you don't have a gun and can only freeze stuff. It makes things a lot more intense, and you have to get creative in finding ways to get around creatures.
最好详细解释一下为什么拍照会让生物定住——这个玩法有创新点,但是不加以解释就略显突兀。然后可以优化一下拍照的操控性,比如改一下默认的键位绑定(我喜欢用鼠标中键切换拍照模式)、让鼠标控制镜头移动。UI设计也有待优化。 剧情中规中矩,探索空间很大,有些区域很有挑战性,有的地方需要后续场景获得的道具才能回去探索,我这种习惯先把能逛完的地方都逛完的人能玩上好久,总体来说这个游戏还不错
Amazing game! I think this the only metroidvania I've played that doesn't have traditional combat. You go around and learn about the wildlife, by taking pictures, and learning how to deal with each of them. In the beginning it's a lot of distraction and run. As you progress you learn different ways to deal with each creature. Each encounter is like a mini puzzle with different ways to handle them. If you like metroidvanias and are willing to try something new, I would give it a shot.
Loving this game so far! The metroidvania gameplay is slick and responsive, the world is alive with interesting creatures and lore, and the unique photography mechanic gives it a novel twist. This game seems to have criminally slipped under most gamers' radar based on the number of reviews but I hope it starts to get the attention and recognition it deserves. Highly recommended!
A metroidvania with a unique take and a little rough around the edges. Level design, story, and gameplay concepts are quite good. Art and sound weren't anything special, but certainly not bad. The controls however, are my biggest gripe. I played KBM but I can imagine the same annoyances with a controller as well. First one: You have to "grab" ladders with a button if in midair, and it's a metroidvania so that's most of the time. Secondly: The concept of using a camera to gather info and "stun" enemies while forgoing combat was what makes this game fantastic and unique, but the camera controls are clunky and there's no lock-on(♥♥♥♥ you wasps). Overall I did really enjoy the game for breaking the mold a bit, and was only mildly frustrated with the controls throughout.
I'm really not a fan of the keyboard controls. They are all over the place and its very difficult for me to line up a shot and maneuver the camera. The game *does* have customizable keybinds, but several things are hardcoded so it's not possible to alleviate the problem within the menu. This is the single biggest pain point for me and it was almost enough to tip this review in the negative. That's unfortunate, but the game is good. I enjoyed the demo and there was a 70% off bundle where I already owned the other game, so I got this dirt cheap. I'm not sure I'll go all the way through it, but the mechanics are unique and interesting, so I will recommend it for that reason alone. Dev...... I would play a lot more of this if I didn't have to attempt to play a 12 finger piano solo every time I interacted with the main unique game component: (photos)
The review in English is below. ----- ¡Bioframe Outpost es increíble! Es una vuelta de tuerca fascinante a la fórmula estándar de los metroidvania. Es un juego donde no tienes que pegarte una buena ración de combates. En su lugar, te sumerge de lleno en el aprendizaje del mundo que te rodea. El riesgo que conlleva explorar y experimentar con el mundo que te rodea es lo que hace tan emocionante este juego. La atención se centra en la exploración y observación de especies o de lo que nos rodea, para entender cómo actúan y resolver así rompecabezas. Y aunque el ritmo del juego es más lento que otras metroidvanias (algo que no es malo para mi gusto) la muerte ocurre mucho, pero esto se compensa con un generoso sistema de puntos de control. Cada vez que pasas por uno de ellos, el estado del juego se guarda, ¡y si mueres, reaparecerás en el mundo exactamente como era en el momento de pasar por el punto de control. Y la cámara... ¡menudo detalle más genial! Es la pieza de kit más útil que tendrás, porque te permite conocer el mundo que te rodea. Y no te pierdas la aleatoriedad que se puede presentar en el ambiente debido a las interacciones entre especies, ¡te sorprenderá lo que puede pasar! Es un juego que recomiendo fervientemente para los que busquen algo diferente en el mundo de los metroidvania. -------- Bioframe Outpost is awesome! It's a fascinating twist on the standard metroidvania formula. It's a game where you don't have to stick to a good helping of combat. Instead, it immerses you fully into learning about the world around you. The risk involved in exploring and experimenting with the world around you is what makes this game so exciting. The focus is on exploring and observing species or what surrounds us, to understand how they act and thus solve puzzles. And although the pace of the game is slower than other metroidvanias (not a bad thing for my taste) death happens a lot, but this is compensated by a generous checkpoint system. Every time you pass through one of them, the game state is saved, and if you die, you'll reappear in the world exactly as it was at the time you passed through the checkpoint. And the camera... what a cool detail! It's the most useful piece of kit you'll ever have, because it lets you see the world around you. And don't miss the randomness that can occur in the environment due to interactions between species, you'll be amazed at what can happen! It is a game that I fervently recommend for those looking for something different in the world of metroidvania.
This game is an interesting twist on the metroidvania genre. You have no weapons, and you start with nothing but a camera. It forces you to investigate the various creatures and robot to find a way to get past them, by distracting them with ether food or fear, or just straight up paralysing them with the camera, the more info you have, the longer they are paralysed. The map is easy to get around with a helpful map to show you where you have been and where all the coloured doors are. I had a lot of fun exploring the colony and finding many of the secrets. The game does have a story, but you don't need to pay too much attention to it to enjoy the game. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3l_368Gg1JQdwtou1OHs9ul6iAIZYQ4B
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