Platforms
- PCMay 23, 20188.1playscore8.28 Critics8.8524 Players
- Nintendo SwitchJan 27, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- iOSJun 12, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
14 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Unforeseen Incidents is a great-looking title that provides tremendous detail in the graphics and great voice acting. Some gameplay aspects could be improved but all things considered, it is a good point-and-click game.
Cody Emerson · Feb 24, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Overall, Unforeseen Incidents is an impressive traditional adventure game that feels right at home on the Switch. Those who already own the title on PC won't be missing anything if they ignore this release, but for Switch users who missed the title's launch in 2018 this is a good chance to pick it up.
Rob Gordon · Jan 31, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The plot was engaging all the way through, the characters were flawed yet likeable, the art design is far more beautiful than it initially appears, and the vocal performances sell each character. It might have a few flaws, but those are minor when compared to everything else the game does really well. If you’re a fan of the genre, I highly recommend checking out Unforeseen Incidents. I certainly didn’t see this one coming.
Heidi Hawes · Jan 27, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Despite the gloomy subject matter, Unforeseen Incidents is a comedy from start to finish. While it’s not on the level of supernatural weirdness of something like Stranger Things, it’s definitely up the same alley. So, if you’re looking for an off-beat adventure game with some interesting twists and turns, see what you think of Unforeseen Incidents.
Courtney Ehrenhofler · Oct 12, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Overall, 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.
Lillian King · Jun 22, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The most serious issue for me is the loading time between screens and how slowly Harper walks. Although these issues took me out of the game, I did find myself getting pulled back in by the mystery of the deadly Yelltown Fever outbreak. I wanted to know who was responsible for it. And I was really motivated to not have Harper’s voice be the last thing I hear before keeling over from the plague.
Stephanie Chan · May 29, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - 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.
Richard Hoover · May 25, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Featuring a well crafted, mystery fuelled plot informed by an intriguing cast of characters, Unforeseen Incidents is a distinctive and engrossing point and click adventure. You can tell a lot of work has gone in to making the Nintendo Switch version of this title and it pays off in a fluid, accessible experience. A few foibles here and there are the only blemishes on an otherwise very enjoyable game.
Sean Davies · Feb 01, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - 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.
Adam Riley · Jul 02, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - With enough intrigue, twists and turns, Unforeseen Incidents can hold it's head high amongst the point and click greats. With the controls and the long load times on the Switch version being my only gripes, the game is thrilling from start to finish, tackling serious themes while keeping the player smiling.
Alex Harding · Jan 27, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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Community Reviews
- Rated on Switch
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
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.
Developer: Backwoods Entertainment