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Play Overview
Unforeseen Incidents (2018) is a point-and-click adventure set in a small town with an unknown disease. You play handyman Harper Pendrell who works with the people he meets to investigate what's going on to uncover the illness and hopefully stop its spread. It stands out for its visuals and voice acting, but it's the deft storytelling and class insights that keep you going until the end.
At the start of the game, you realise something is not right in your hometown. First posters about a dangerous disease start appearing, then you discover a badly infected woman on the streets. You set out to discover what is going on, and how a mysterious corporation is involved in the outbreak.
As you progress you work through the story at a steady pace by finding items and putting them to work to solve puzzles. Although the topic is pretty heavy, the tone of the characters and the game in general are relatively light-hearted. It's fully voiced and the people you meet are both interesting and believable.
The result is a game that is as good at creating a rich world and likeable characters as it is at puzzles and narrative. Unlike other point-and-click games, many of the items are there for colour as much as problem-solving. It takes its time, which may make it too long for some, but sticking with it rewards you with some surprising story beats and plot twists.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Unforeseen Incidents 7 months ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
At the start of the game, you realise something is not right in your hometown. First posters about a dangerous disease start appearing, then you discover a badly infected woman on the streets. You set out to discover what is going on, and how a mysterious corporation is involved in the outbreak.
As you progress you work through the story at a steady pace by finding items and putting them to work to solve puzzles. Although the topic is pretty heavy, the tone of the characters and the game in general are relatively light-hearted. It's fully voiced and the people you meet are both interesting and believable.
The result is a game that is as good at creating a rich world and likeable characters as it is at puzzles and narrative. Unlike other point-and-click games, many of the items are there for colour as much as problem-solving. It takes its time, which may make it too long for some, but sticking with it rewards you with some surprising story beats and plot twists.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Unforeseen Incidents 7 months ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
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Play Style
This is a Narrative and Point-and-Click game with Adventure, Collecting and Puzzle elements. This is a single-player game.
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Benefits
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in the US. Rated ESRB EVERYONE 10+ for Blood, Alcohol Reference and Mild Violence.
Skill Level
11+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. You need some lateral thinking and comprehension skills. It's also a long game with a lot of reading (although the voice acting helps).
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Game Details
Release Date: 23/05/2018, updated in 2022
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, Switch and iOS
Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Point-and-Click (Adventure, Collecting and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Overhead and Cartoon
Developer: Tweeting Woods (@TweetingWoods)
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