Unforeseen Incidents introduces us to Harper, residing in a small town facing an emerging pandemic. Individuals infected are collected by personnel in protective gear, never to be seen again. The narrative follows Harper’s quest to unravel the mystery before succumbing to infection himself.
The German title, Unforeseen Incidents, originally launched in 2018, and has been noted for its prescient themes mirroring the recent global pandemic. The game has now been ported to consoles, including a recent re-release for the Nintendo Switch. The game boasts beautifully hand-drawn graphics. While character designs may initially appear unconventional, they become increasingly endearing. The storyline is engaging, with each new location offering intriguing exploration. All characters feature recorded voice acting. Originally developed in German, the English voiceover is well-executed. As a classic point-and-click adventure, the game provides an option to highlight interactive elements for ease of play.
Despite the availability of interactive highlights, the control scheme can feel somewhat cumbersome. Navigation utilizes one joystick, while object interaction relies on the other. This control scheme reveals the game’s origins as a mouse and keyboard-based title. On occasion, progress was halted when failing to select the exit arrow, a nuance easily overlooked with controller input.
Unforeseen Incidents features a distinctive visual style, but the animation quality is less refined, resulting in a somewhat simplistic overall presentation. Furthermore, the text size and UI elements do not dynamically adjust between docked and portable modes, potentially leading to visibility issues with interactive elements and text, a common oversight in Switch ports.
In conclusion, despite some shortcomings, Unforeseen Incidents provides considerable entertainment value for its price point. The narrative is compelling and well-written, and while some puzzles present a significant challenge, progression is always achievable. Therefore, Unforeseen Incidents is recommended for enthusiasts of the point-and-click adventure genre. For newcomers, it offers an accessible entry point to the genre; consider this a cost-effective introduction to the engaging world of point and click adventures.
Review code for this title was provided by Application Systems Heidelberg. Provision of review materials does not influence editorial objectivity; reviews are conducted with a focus on consumer interests.
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