Frank and Drake

Por el momento solo llevo 1 final,la ambientacion y la musica son lo mejor de este juego.La toma de decisiones un poco confusa,pero sin duda algo recomendaria jugar

[b]TL;DR:[/b] I still remember playing the demo a couple of years ago and eagerly wishing for the game’s release. I just knew I had to play it! And I wasn’t wrong. This game isn’t perfect—there are flaws, which I’ll get to—but if you enjoy the visual style and are willing to accept that you’ll need to play through it several times to fully grasp everything, then this game is for you. [b]The Story:[/b] At its core, the story revolves around two protagonists who never meet in person during their daily (or nightly) routines. Frank and Drake both live in the same tiny apartment, but their biorhythms are out of sync, so they only communicate through sticky notes on their shared fridge. This method of communication is seamlessly integrated into the story, as both characters also share their thoughts and theories in personal diaries. You, as the player, get to know both characters, but it’s up to you whether they grow closer or remain distant. I won’t go into details about the plot to avoid spoilers, but after two playthroughs, I’ve already encountered two different endings out of a possible five. There’s still more to discover. The game includes a progress chart that tracks your decisions, letting you see exactly what you’ve chosen in previous playthroughs. I really appreciated this feature and was curious enough to replay the game, though I decided to hold off on a third run for now—some sections repeat, and they can be quite tedious. Cough [i]maze![/i] cough. I must add though that toward the end, the story takes a turn I personally didn’t enjoy, but I was invested enough in the characters to still find it enjoyable. [b]The Music:[/b] There’s not much to say about the music—it didn’t stand out. I honestly can’t remember any specific tracks that made a lasting impression. [b]The Visuals:[/b] The visuals are a standout feature. I loved the rotoscoping technique—it brings the characters to life in a way that feels unique. Beyond that, the comic style is delightful, with creative ideas scattered throughout. Often, the visuals serve to reflect the inner world of the protagonists, which can be haunting, beautiful, or at times, confusing. Overall, I would say the game’s visual presentation is one of its greatest strengths. [b]The Puzzles:[/b] Yes, there are puzzles. Most of them are fairly easy and integrate well into the flow of the story, but some can be downright frustrating. I found myself relying on trial and error to get through one particularly tough puzzle, and I honestly hope I never encounter something like that again. [b]Conclusion:[/b] Frank and Drake is a charming little game about an unusual friendship, though it sometimes leans a bit too heavily into its quirks. Still, it’s never boring, never slows down, and feels intuitive throughout. I love games that I can pick up, play for a while, and then drop with the satisfying feeling of having had a good time. The story may become a bit over-the-top near the end, but overall, it’s a well-rounded and satisfying experience. [i]This review was redacted by ChatGPT. But it is based on my own opinion and thoughts.[/i]

I discovered the Game at Gamescom last year and was intrigued right away! The art is really beautiful and polished. The story got me hooked and at my first playthrough i wasnt able to uncover the truth, so the ending got me all ???? (Got ending 5, didnt understand why DB is the bad guy). After getting ending 1 it made much more sense and it felt nice to have this cozy ending. I still want to see all the other locations and uncover every detail. So 7 hours in, a few more to go! A detail that i found reeeaaally cool: The credits! Seeing pictures of the Main Team working on the Game is heartwarming. Made me happy to see so many (beautiful) woman in a male dominated industry! Apart from that, Kais picture is just CUTE. All in all, good game! Wish there was some kind of skip option for scenes already seen and if you could also see which locations you already discovered on the overview shown after making choices. Apart from that very much recommended. Hope Frank and Drake get more attention, so you can keep making games!!

There's nothing in this game that is remotely interesting to me

so confusing and disappointing. have given it 2 tries and i'm even more confused after playing for nearly 4 hours than i was when i first picked it up. controls on steam deck are nearly impossible- the cursor is pulled around making the level of accuracy needed to complete a puzzle too high. art style isn't great and makes me kind of nauseous. main complaint is that there are no instructions or hints for any of the puzzles, and no help online for all the branching endings. would definitely not recommend.

I'm the type to love narrative games and there are good things about this one. I loved the rotoscope animation and the soundtrack for instance. But everything else either felt like it came out of nowhere, the puzzles were confusing, the UI was annoying and having to go back through it multiple times to fully understand the plot sounds annoying, I also didn't understand the relationship system. It's not a terrible game and it has good qualities, but overall I can't recommend it, sadly.

I played the demo, I liked it, I bought full game. Now I gotta shelve it because of uncontrollable stream of sadness and melancholy flowing into my face, alongside beautiful stylised image and great (but way too emotional at times) soundtrack. Don't get me wrong, hyper-sad games are totally OK, but the higher the volumes of emotional involvement, the narrower it becomes in terms of captivating the audience. Frank&Drake don't know when to stop, seemingly. Simply speaking, right now I'm absolutely not in the mood to play this game, even despite craving to see how the story ends. It's just tailored to a very specific audience who is in a desperate need to empathise anyone or anything, even virtual, or simply crave (consciously or not) for a new source to fuel their own low. TL;DR - play it if you're in a very melancholic or depressed state. I have no idea how it would end up for you tho.

Two roommates who never actually meet, only talking through sticky notes while a supernatural conspiracy slowly unravels around them. Frank by day, Drake by night, with some serious modern gothic vibes and that gorgeous rotoscoped art that just sucks you in. Branching paths, puzzles and mini-games that never overstay their welcome. A real gem of a narrative adventure.