Unforeseen Incidents

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Unforeseen Incidents is a point-and-click adventure game that follows Harper Pendor, a handyman, as he gets caught up in a conspiracy involving a deadly virus. With the help of a journalist and a scientist, Harper must uncover the truth and save the day. The game features hand-drawn art and a variety of puzzles to solve.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 620 reviews

story247 positive mentions

stability19 negative mentions

Engaging story with interesting characters and humorous dialogue.
Beautiful hand-drawn art style that enhances the atmosphere.
Logical puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.

Some puzzles can be unintuitive, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
The ending feels rushed and lacks depth compared to the rest of the game.
Long loading times between scenes can disrupt the flow of gameplay.

story
481 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Unforeseen Incidents" is a mixed bag, with many players finding it engaging and well-crafted, particularly in its early chapters, but feeling let down by plot holes and a rushed ending. While the narrative features intriguing characters and a compelling premise involving a deadly virus, some reviewers noted that it lacks depth and can feel cliché or predictable at times. Overall, the game is praised for its humor, art style, and voice acting, but opinions vary on the effectiveness of its storytelling, especially in the latter parts.
- “The story is compelling, the voice acting is good, and the puzzles are not too hard nor too easy.”
- “The story is nuanced and the mystery is so exciting.”
- “The story is rich and you'll be hooked until the near end in my opinion.”
- “The story just feels like a bunch of stuff thrown together with not much reasoning.”
- “The story ends with a dense thud.”
- “All of this I might've been willing to overlook if the story hadn't fallen flat on its face towards the end.”
graphics
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and often charming art style, with many players appreciating the hand-drawn visuals and comic-like aesthetics. While some found the character designs unsettling or the animations lacking, the overall artwork is frequently described as beautiful and atmospheric, enhancing the game's storytelling and mood. However, opinions vary, with a few reviewers expressing dissatisfaction with the graphics, suggesting they may not appeal to everyone.
- “The artwork drew me in, and the storytelling kept me playing.”
- “The graphics are very stylish, the dialogues are full of good humor, and the story is absolutely gripping!”
- “The hand-drawn artwork is lovely, the voice acting is just about perfect, and the story has quite a few interesting moments.”
- “The graphics aren't my cup of tea and didn't grow on me.”
- “I couldn't stand the graphics - we're in a day and age where it doesn't have to look like a 12 year old did it.”
- “The art style itself is not really my favorite anyway, with most characters having lanky, ugly proportions.”
humor
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, engaging dialogue, and well-executed voice acting, which balance lightheartedness with darker themes. Players appreciate the quirky characters and the game's ability to deliver laugh-out-loud moments without feeling forced, reminiscent of classic adventure games. Overall, the humor adds a charming layer to the narrative, making it a memorable experience for players.
- “It's got great voice acting, good dialogue that balances humor and seriousness expertly, and a dark plot that keeps you engaged.”
- “The humor is just okay, the puzzles are only somewhat interesting.”
- “The writing is funny, witty, and enjoyable.”
- “It's just not funny or entertaining.”
- “It was supposed to be funny.”
music
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its emotive and ambient qualities that complement the visuals and storytelling. While some found the soundtrack to be less memorable on its own, it effectively sets the mood and contributes to the overall immersive experience. Overall, the combination of music, art, and voice acting creates a captivating and atmospheric environment that players appreciate.
- “The music is amazing, certainly aiding to the tone of the game.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing, 10/10 almost.”
- “The art style, soundtrack, and fun character design go a long way in making this pretty immersive even though the mechanics are simpler than a jigsaw puzzle.”
- “The music is basically folk-y elevator music.”
- “However, the OST is repetitive and quite boring; there are characters that hardly have a character (librarian, I'm looking at you) and seem like they've been put there just so that at one specific moment we can hear a piece of info from them.”
- “For example, when you are stuck at some stage and you have to listen to this stupid music or creepy sounds or whatever, and you already feel stupid for not being able to find a solution for this amount of time, this music simply adds to the frustration.”
gameplay
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Unforeseen Incidents" is characterized as a classic point-and-click experience, featuring a mix of enjoyable puzzles and engaging storytelling, though some players found certain mechanics unintuitive and the backtracking tedious. While the art and writing received high praise, there were complaints about minor bugs and the occasional obscure puzzle that disrupted the flow. Overall, the game offers a solid experience, though it may require a guide for those unfamiliar with the genre.
- “Super pleasurable gameplay, intriguing story, lovely artwork, and delicious voice acting.”
- “The puzzles are woven seamlessly into the gameplay, and they all feel fair.”
- “I really enjoyed the landscapes and sets, and gameplay was fun.”
- “Gameplay would be so much more intuitive, intelligent, and enjoyable if moving between destinations wasn't so unpleasant.”
- “The puzzles can occasionally be unintuitive, disrupting gameplay often.”
- “The gameplay is as you'd expect, a classic point & click that comes with all the goods and bads.”
atmosphere
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its gritty art style, immersive sound design, and compelling storytelling, creating a unique blend of charm and intrigue. Many reviewers noted the effective use of music and visuals to evoke a range of emotions, from mysterious and dreary to hopeful, enhancing the overall experience. While some found certain elements to be time-wasting, the majority appreciated the distinct and engaging environments that contributed to a richly atmospheric adventure.
- “The art style is charming and the art/sound/music created a mysterious and dreary atmosphere that I really enjoyed.”
- “The voice acting is superb, the visuals are very stylized and create an amazing atmosphere, the story is incredibly immersive.”
- “The music & sound design stood out as very pleasant and atmospheric, the art style is unique, and some of the landscapes are genuinely beautiful.”
- “But the atmosphere/music I'd say was better in the unforeseen accidents.”
- “Art style is nice, but I really felt like I was grinding walking between the same zones to get quest items that didn't really add anything to the story or atmosphere.”
- “The plot themes in unforeseen incidents are dark, cults, conspiracies, plague killing thousands of civilians, but the overall atmosphere is surprisingly light.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players noting the presence of bugs and glitches, particularly in specific puzzles and audio transitions. While some users reported minor issues that did not significantly impact gameplay, others highlighted persistent problems that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the game is generally stable but could benefit from further polishing to address these recurring bugs.
- “Great adventure game with a strong and interesting storyline, nice characters, smooth controls, and no glitches.”
- “The game runs flawlessly, providing a stable experience that keeps you immersed in the story.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs.”
- “The game was a bit buggy, small things that just didn't work.”
- “Buggy puzzle towards the end kills this otherwise fun point and click with a good story and humor that isn't over the top.”
- “I noticed on message boards that it's been an issue since '18, and there have been updates to fix it, but still buggy in '21.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to slow movement speed and excessive backtracking between locations for quest items. While some puzzles are well-crafted, many are seen as simple or unintuitive, leading to frustration and the need for walkthroughs. Overall, the repetitive nature of the gameplay detracts from the experience, making it feel slow and laborious.
- “The puzzles are not too tedious and there are some annoying interactions (as is normal for games of this genre), but overall it's a very nice way of spending a few hours of your time.”
- “Many puzzles are on the very simple side, but at least not tedious, and a few are simply excellent; basically, the more complex ones stand out because they are beautifully crafted.”
- “Art style is nice, but I really felt like I was grinding walking between the same zones to get quest items that didn't really add anything to the story or atmosphere.”
- “There's so much back and forth from the same places, and in such a short game, it gets really tedious really quick.”
- “Each episode ends on a cliffhanger, and it really hurts story pacing having to stop and do a boring and tedious logic puzzle.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, reviews indicate that while the game features unique character designs and an impressive art style, character development is lacking, with many players expressing a desire for deeper exploration of the characters. The main character is described as decent but unremarkable, and the storytelling loses momentum in the final act, contributing to a sense of missed potential in character growth.
- “The art style, soundtrack, and fun character design go a long way in making this pretty immersive even though the mechanics are simpler than a jigsaw puzzle.”
- “The rushed yet polished style was to die for and the character designs are so unique.”
- “I do wish there was more character development; however, it's worth the price to play it through... at least on sale.”
- “The main character is decent, but not terribly interesting; after all, we've already seen a lovable goofus loser that loves to tinker with technology in a point-and-click adventure made by a German studio, and he has barely any character development.”
- “Character design clashed a bit for me - especially in the close-ups - and took some getting used to, ultimately congruent with the rest of the world, though.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its beautiful music, art, and engaging voice performances, which create a captivating experience. However, opinions are divided, with some players appreciating the emotional depth of the plot, while others criticize the story for lacking emotional payoff, leaving them feeling unsatisfied. Overall, the game evokes a range of emotions, from cleverness in puzzle-solving to disappointment in narrative depth.
- “Beautiful music and art, heartfelt and engaging performances by the voice actors, a fun little game.”
- “+captivating plot that was both exciting and emotional”
- “This game deals with emotional manipulation.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, with no crashes or lags reported and short loading times. The engaging art style and music contribute to a captivating atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience despite some familiarity in the plot and character design.
- “An engaging point and click adventure, perhaps a little familiar at times - plot and character-wise - but lots of neat puzzles, some cool applications of real-world solutions (caffenol is awesome!) and the art style is unique and attractive, so that and the evocative score and decent voice performances creates an overall atmosphere that's full of intrigue even if the story is a touch derivative and it lacks a central mystery as satisfying as completing the game's not-too-challenging puzzles.”
- “[tr][td][i]Performance[/i][/td][td]10/10[/td][td][i]No crashes or lags; short loading screens[/i][/td][/tr]”
- “Oh and one performance-based issue.”
- “An engaging point-and-click adventure, perhaps a little familiar at times - plot and character-wise - but lots of neat puzzles, some cool applications of real-world solutions (caffenol is awesome!) and the art style is unique and attractive, so that and the evocative score and decent voice performances create an overall atmosphere that's full of intrigue even if the story is a touch derivative and it lacks a central mystery as satisfying as completing the game's not-too-challenging puzzles.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, which is typical for the adventure genre. While some players express interest in exploring other titles from the developer, the consensus is that the game lacks significant replay value.
- “As with most adventure games, replayability is not as high, but this is how the genre typically is.”
- “Replayability is likely low, but I'm interested in trying other games from the company.”
- “As with most adventure games, replayability is not very high, but that's just how the genre is.”
- “There is no replay value, which kind of goes with the genre, but I did play Monkey Island and some others again.”