Unforeseen Incidents
Unforeseen Incidents is a smart, well-written adventure game that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The story is engaging with well-written dialogue and humorous moments, making the characters relatable and enjoyable.
- Puzzles are mostly logical and provide a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.
- Loading times between scenes can be excessively long, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
- Some puzzles can feel obscure or unintuitive, leading to moments of frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
- The ending feels rushed and lacks the depth and resolution that the buildup of the story deserves.
- story419 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally engaging and features a mix of humor and darker themes, with many players appreciating its intriguing plot and character development. However, some reviews note that the narrative can feel cliché or predictable, with a few expressing disappointment in the pacing and resolution, particularly in the latter chapters. Overall, while the story may not be groundbreaking, it effectively combines interesting elements and solid voice acting to maintain player interest throughout the game.
“The artwork drew me in, and the storytelling kept me playing.”
“The story is nuanced and the mystery is so exciting.”
“The story is compelling, the voice acting is good, the puzzles are not too hard nor too easy.”
“The story just feels like a bunch of stuff thrown together with not much reasoning.”
“The story gets a bit threadbare in the second half.”
“It seems that all of the story elements the developers wanted to have are here, but they're just not explored and fleshed out enough, and therefore fall right into the uncanny valley of storytelling.”
- graphics176 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique and beautiful art style, often described as charming, hand-drawn, and reminiscent of comic book aesthetics. While many players found the visuals captivating and atmospheric, some noted that the character designs could be unsettling or not to their taste. Overall, the graphics significantly enhance the game's storytelling and mood, contributing to an engaging point-and-click experience.
“The artwork drew me in, and the storytelling kept me playing.”
“The graphics are very stylish, the dialogues are full of good humour 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.”
“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 graphics aren't my cup of tea and didn't grow on me.”
“To be honest, the art style itself is not really my favorite anyway, with most characters having lanky, ugly proportions.”
- humor91 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
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 memorable characters and their humorous interactions, often finding the main character's wit and charm particularly endearing. While some reviews note a tonal inconsistency between the humor and serious plot elements, the overall consensus is that the game successfully delivers a fun and entertaining experience.
“Great voice acting, good humor.”
“The humor is just okay, the puzzles are only somewhat interesting.”
“The dialogue and interactions were very funny and the English voice acting was very well done.”
“It's just not funny or entertaining.”
“It was supposed to be funny.”
- music87 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the visuals, with many reviewers highlighting its emotive and haunting qualities. While some described it as pleasant and fitting, others noted that it occasionally lacked memorability or depth. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's immersive experience and emotional impact.
“Really loved the music and the character writing.”
“The music is amazing, certainly aiding to the tone of the game.”
“The art and the music set the right tone and the story develops more and more with interesting twists and turns.”
“The music is basically folk-y elevator music.”
“To be honest, I don't think there's much interesting music or I simply just didn't notice it.”
“When you are stuck at some stage and you have to listen to this stupid music or creepy sounds, it simply adds to the frustration.”
- gameplay57 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally enjoyable, characterized by classic point-and-click mechanics, varied puzzles, and a captivating art style. However, some players found the gameplay to be occasionally tedious due to backtracking, unintuitive interactions, and minor bugs, which could disrupt the experience. While the difficulty level is balanced, certain puzzles may require external guidance, making it less accessible for newcomers to the genre.
“Super pleasurable gameplay, intriguing story, lovely artwork, and delicious voice acting.”
“I also truly appreciated the innovative quality of life gameplay elements the developers chose to include during some sections that involve minor backtracking with the use of fast travel on maps the player finds throughout the game.”
“But for the first seven or so hours of gameplay, the striking art, beautiful soundtrack, and top-notch voice acting deliver a high-quality point-and-click experience.”
“Gameplay, at times, proves a rugged road.”
“Whoever coded the intro animations for the diner and farm was not thinking of gameplay, because you're forced to sit through an animation that more often than not leaves you farther from where you intend to go, just so you can walk your character back where they started, or back where they should have started.”
“The puzzles can occasionally be unintuitive, disrupting gameplay often.”
- atmosphere44 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its gritty art style, evocative music, and immersive environments, creating a unique blend of charm and intrigue. Reviewers highlight the well-crafted locations and the ability to maintain a hopeful tone amidst darker themes, although some express frustration with certain gameplay elements that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as compelling and beautifully executed, making it a standout feature.
“The art style is charming and the art/sound/music created a mysterious and dreary atmosphere that I really enjoyed.”
“They managed to keep a hopeful atmosphere even after all the gruesome things that happen as the story progresses.”
“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.”
- stability14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with several users reporting bugs and glitches, particularly with specific puzzles that hinder gameplay. While some players experienced smooth performance and no issues, others noted persistent problems that have remained unresolved over time. Despite these stability concerns, many enjoyed the game's story and characters, indicating that the enjoyment can outweigh the technical shortcomings for some players.
“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 allows me to fully immerse myself in the story.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs that disrupt my experience.”
“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.”
“One of the puzzles is very buggy.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to slow movement speed and excessive back-and-forth travel between locations for quest items. While some puzzles are enjoyable and well-crafted, many are seen as unintuitive or overly simplistic, 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 real tedious real quick.”
“Gameplay is standard point and click fare, but gets a little tedious and frustrating.”
- character development7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking depth, with the main character described as a familiar archetype lacking significant growth throughout the story. While the unique art style and voice acting are praised, the character designs, particularly in close-ups, received mixed reactions, contributing to an overall sense of immersion despite the characters themselves feeling underdeveloped.
“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.”
“Unforeseen incidents is a passable adventure whose main attraction is the excellent graphic novel art style and character design.”
“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.”
“The main character is again, decent, but not terribly interesting, and he has barely any character development.”
“The story loses a bit of energy in the last act and the decision to use blurry close-ups on the basic character designs in conversations is a bit odd.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 praising the emotional depth of the plot while others criticize the story for lacking emotional payoff, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. The puzzles are generally well-received, providing a sense of cleverness without being overly challenging.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-received, with users appreciating the beautiful art, engaging music, and strong voice performances that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some players note minor performance issues, suggesting that while the game is enjoyable, it may not be fully optimized for all systems.
“Beautiful music and art, heartfelt and engaging performances by the voice actors, a fun little game.”
“Likable voice performances.”
“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 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the replayability of the game is considered low, typical for the adventure genre, which often limits the incentive to replay. However, players express interest in exploring other titles from the developer.
“Replayability is likely low, but I'm interested in trying other games from the company.”
“As with most adventure games, replayability is not as high, but this is how the genre typically is.”
