Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Jun 22, 2018
    88
    Unforeseen Incidents occasionally stumbles in its accessibility through bugs or difficulty, but its story, humor, and art make it a great time piecing together clues in the world that Backwoods Entertainment has created. It might not have reinvented the genre, but given the opportunity, I’d grab a beer with Harper in this game or—we can hope—the next.
  2. May 29, 2018
    88
    Unforeseen Incidents checks all the boxes for what constitutes a great point and click adventure game. Solid characters, a good story, good puzzles that are balanced, and an impressive presentation thanks to well-drawn art/animations and a good aural package.
  3. Jun 8, 2018
    85
    Unforeseen Incidents does not stand out because of the originality of its plot, but its narrative is compelling. Players will connect with its characters and atmosphere while solving some clever puzzles.
  4. Dec 17, 2018
    84
    Enjoyable point & click adventure with a touch of mystery, a very unique visual design and entertaining, yet sometimes incoherent puzzles.
  5. May 29, 2018
    84
    Unforeseen Incidents proudly displays the “I Want To Believe” poster on its wall and boasts virtually irresistible artistic design. The puzzles are rock solid and will please the hardcore, challenge-starved adventure gamers of yore. The story sticks a bit too close to tried-and-tested conspiracy theory clichés and is the one element that keeps the game from attaining ‘modern classic’ status.
  6. May 24, 2018
    81
    Unforeseen Incidents presents a delightfully captivating conspiracy with wonderful characters and perfect pacing. Its puzzles succeed because they are rational and connected with the story. The icing on the cake is the pleasant and striking visual style.
  7. Aug 26, 2018
    80
    Blackwoods Entertainment's first point’n’click game lands softly. Unforeseen Incidents’ solid writing and unique visual style let it stand aside, despite some technical flaws.
  8. Jul 19, 2018
    80
    A classic point-and-click adventure with a very addictive story and a delightful art direction. If you liked the masterpieces of the genre in the '90s you absolutely can't miss this game.
  9. Jul 2, 2018
    80
    Unforeseen Incidents is a complete breath of fresh air in what is fast becoming an over-crowded genre once more, standing head and shoulders above many other point-and-click adventures available. With its perfect mix of macabre and comical scripting, as well as the highly engaging puzzles and entertaining fetch quests it throws the player's way, the hours really do fly by despite this being one of the longer journeys on the market right now.
  10. May 25, 2018
    80
    With a great voice cast, distinctive visual style, and intricate puzzle design, Unforeseen Incidents delivers a solid if well-worn story of a nobody from nowhere saving the world.
  11. Jul 18, 2018
    75
    If you are in the mood for some brain puzzles, Unforeseen Incidents can be a good choice for you this month. It builds great atmosphere through the story, characters, and voice acting. Animations are lacking and quality of graphics can wary, but that is something acceptable in this genre. If you are a fan of P&C adventure games, you should not miss this one.
  12. 70
    Despite minor hiccups, Unforeseen Incidents is a great experience. From the tasteful soundtrack to the aesthetically-pleasing visuals, this point-and-click shines.
  13. Jul 23, 2018
    50
    Maybe the typical, indirect solutions to problems were designed deliberately to poke fun at the genre’s flaws, but they were so frequent that they were just as much of an irritant as this kind of puzzle was back then. Topped off with a wildly lackluster twist to explain Yelltown fever, and Unforeseen Incidents leaves a lot to be desired on nearly every front.
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  1. Minor issues aside, I honestly can’t remember the last time I’ve enjoyed a long-form point-and-click adventure this much. It reminds me why I love the genre so much.[Recommended]

Awards & Rankings

User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 43
  2. Negative: 8 out of 43
  1. May 26, 2018
    4
    - Stupid single-button interface designed for tablets, not PCs.
    - Very interesting art style, but it's got that horrible, cheap flash-game
    - Stupid single-button interface designed for tablets, not PCs.
    - Very interesting art style, but it's got that horrible, cheap flash-game feel.
    - No keyboard shortcuts
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  2. Fuz
    Jun 8, 2018
    8
    It's a pretty good game... but could have been much more, story-wise. The plot twist at the end was super obvious since the beginning. AIt's a pretty good game... but could have been much more, story-wise. The plot twist at the end was super obvious since the beginning. A certain chracter motivation is... kinda weak.
    Nice puzzles, some are quite original (and confusing - I had to use a walkthrough for that damn "blue wharehouse" puzzle). I have a love/hate relationship with the art style. Hated it at first glance, I grew to really, really like it. It's original and pleasant. Animations are SO BAD though, and I hate that cheap flash-game vibe they have.
    The voiceover is quite good, these are some good actors. Oh, I also hate the interface, especially when selecting the multi-tool items.

    A very good P&C adventure.
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  3. Jun 1, 2018
    9
    Love this game, saw it at EGX London, I spoke with the designers, really nice people. Love the art style and the game play, fun for anyone whoLove this game, saw it at EGX London, I spoke with the designers, really nice people. Love the art style and the game play, fun for anyone who loves adventure games. Full Review »