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The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity

41%Game Brain Score
music, humor
graphics, stability
61% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity is a casual adventure puzzle game. A couch co-op that is equally playable solo. It packs a heart warming story and a charming world for everyone to explore.

The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity screenshot
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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
music3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • The game features a charming retro pixel art style reminiscent of South Park, which some players find appealing.
  • The puzzles are interesting and creative, providing a fun challenge for players, especially in a co-op setting.
  • The game has a light-hearted atmosphere and can be enjoyable for casual play, particularly with friends or family.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, making it difficult to play and often game-breaking.
  • Controls are not customizable, which can lead to frustration for players using different keyboard layouts or controllers.
  • The overall visual quality and performance do not meet modern gaming standards, leading to a lack of engagement from the player base.
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "the unintended consequences of curiosity" are characterized by a simplistic 2D retro pixel art style reminiscent of South Park, which some players find charming while others criticize as lackluster and outdated. Despite options to adjust resolution, the scaling does little to enhance the visual quality, leaving the overall graphics feeling unrefined and limited. While the visuals are described as cute, they ultimately fail to impress due to their minimalistic design and lack of substantial graphical improvements.

    • “It's a really cute game when it comes to the visuals and music.”
    • “Nice graphics, music on the repetitively side, but separate volume settings are useless because audio levels are all over the place.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
    • “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with character selection and inventory management. Players report that these problems create a frustrating experience, making the game feel like a "buggy mess" with little to redeem it. Overall, the instability significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment and functionality of the game.

    • “The problem is, it's so buggy it barely works as anything.”
    • “Overall, it's a buggy mess with not many redeeming qualities.”
    • “It's difficult to just start a game because it glitches repeatedly when trying to choose characters.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally appreciated for its atmosphere and creativity, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and that the separate volume settings are ineffective due to inconsistent audio levels. Despite these issues, the effort put into syncing music with visual elements is recognized as a commendable detail.

    • “It's a really cute game when it comes to the visuals and music.”
    • “The soundtrack and the atmosphere were amazing and the puzzles, while not too difficult, were very fun and creative.”
    • “Very fun game with a unique style, interesting puzzles, and decent soundtracks. You can see how much effort the developer put into little details, from falling leaves to flowers splashing as you walk by, and animation playing in sync with the music.”
    • “Nice graphics, but the music is repetitive, and separate volume settings are useless because audio levels are all over the place.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is criticized for being poorly written and not engaging for gamers, with comparisons to RPG Maker games. While the first installment had some redeeming qualities, the sequel was found to be frustrating, particularly due to technical issues that disrupted gameplay.

    • “There's a bizarre kind of story that doesn't really sell well to gamers and should be disregarded; this is badly written.”
    • “The first one wasn't too bad, the second more annoying until I figured out how it works, but the game broke and froze right after the fight when I wanted to drop something to pick up the quest item.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a surreal and immersive quality that captivates players, despite the often unclear objectives and obtuse puzzles. The combination of an impressive soundtrack and creative puzzle design enhances the overall experience, encouraging players to persist through challenges.

    • “You're rarely certain of what you're doing and how to proceed; the puzzles are obtuse and surreal, but something about the atmosphere keeps you going regardless.”
    • “The soundtrack and the atmosphere were amazing, and the puzzles, while not too difficult, were very fun and creative.”
    • “The atmosphere feels disjointed and lacks a cohesive theme, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
    • “While the visuals are striking, the overall atmosphere is undermined by a lack of meaningful context and engagement.”
    • “The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it often falls flat due to repetitive environments and predictable encounters.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay aspect is highlighted through a first look impression video, suggesting that viewers can gain insights into the game's mechanics and experience by watching the provided link.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently highlight the humor in the game as a key element of their enjoyment, noting that it leads to a lot of laughter and fun during gameplay.

    • “They are having a great time and spend a lot of time laughing and having fun while playing it.”

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