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Unusual Findings

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Three friends uncover mysteries in the 1980s. Follow their amazing adventures in a game where your decisions really matter. Be prepared to spin like a record on your incredible journey back to the era of synthesizers, VHS Rental stores, 8 bits games and evil alien conspiracies.

What works

  • Strong 80s nostalgia and atmosphere
  • Engaging story with multiple endings
  • Well-crafted puzzles with logical solutions
  • Quality voice acting and soundtrack
  • Large explorable maps with many references

Things to keep in mind

  • Some puzzles are obtuse or require trial and error
  • Lack of manual save system
  • Navigation can be frustrating due to large hotspots
  • Dialogue options not always clearly indicated
  • Minor localization and text errors

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Unusual Findings: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence.

Last update: 26/08/2026