The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity

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The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Aikio and was released on March 22, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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.

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style reminiscent of South Park, which some players found 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 with different keyboard layouts or preferences.
The overall visual quality is low, relying on outdated pixel art that fails to meet modern gaming standards.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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pixel art style reminiscent of South Park, which some players find charming while others criticize as lackluster and outdated.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 not enhance the visual quality, leaving the overall graphics feeling underwhelming. While some appreciate the game's cute aesthetic, the general consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphics' depth and quality.
- “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
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with character selection and respawning mechanics. Players report that these problems lead to unintended inventory management and allow them to bypass content, resulting in a frustrating experience overall.
- “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
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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. Overall, while the music enhances the cute visuals and engaging puzzles, there is room for improvement in its variety and audio management.
- “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 the audio levels are all over the place.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a surreal and immersive quality that keeps players engaged, despite the often unclear objectives and obtuse puzzles. The combination of an impressive soundtrack and creative puzzle design enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable and captivating.
- “The soundtrack and the atmosphere were amazing, and the puzzles, while not too difficult, were very fun and creative.”
- “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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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. However, specific details about the gameplay itself are not included in the text.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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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The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity is a casual role playing game.

The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity is available on PC and Windows.

The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity was released on March 22, 2019.

The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity was developed by Aikio.

The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

The Unintended Consequences of Curiosity is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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