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Unforeseen Incidents

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac • 2018

Should you play it?

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

What works
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Logical and satisfying puzzles
  • Unique hand-drawn art style
  • Excellent voice acting
  • Immersive atmosphere
Things to keep in mind
  • Some puzzles can be obscure or frustrating
  • Animation and transitions sometimes awkward
  • Ending feels rushed to some players
  • Inventory management can be clunky
  • Lack of replayability beyond achievements

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Still There

  • The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

  • Gordian Rooms 1: A curious heritage

  • Submachine: Legacy

  • Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love

  • The Journey Down: Chapter Three

  • Underground Blossom

  • TEST TEST TEST

  • Grunn
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Gordian Rooms 1: A curious heritage

  • Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love

  • The Journey Down: Chapter Three
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Unforeseen Incidents: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy.

Why this game works

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