LumiKin
Metacritic 89

Framed 2

Noodlecake Studios|2017AdventurePuzzle

LumiScore

59/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

42/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents can encourage children to articulate their thought process while solving puzzles in Framed 2 to further enhance their critical thinking and communication skills. Discussing the narrative outcomes can also be a good way to engage with the game together.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
70
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Framed 2 is a visual puzzle game where characters are archetypal and not given specific names within the game's narrative.

What your child develops

Framed 2 significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis as players manipulate comic panels to alter outcomes. It also enhances spatial awareness and learning transfer as players adapt to new puzzle mechanics and apply learned strategies. The game's design encourages focused attention and iterative experimentation.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Years ago, a mysterious ship smuggled precious cargo into an exotic land. A standalone entry in the FRAMED series.