Event Information

Unforeseen Incidents is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

Dev insights & gameplay

Volker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems Heidelberg) meets with the Backwoods Entertainment team: Marcus Bumer (Story & Programming) Tristan Berger (Music & Sound) Matthias Nikutta (Artwork) They talk about the development of the game and what the inspiration for the game was. Some challenges are mentioned as well as how the game evolved from being a vague idea into something that ended up winning the German Computer Games Award 2019 for Best Youth Game.

About Unforeseen Incidents

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[ 2023-08-29 09:34:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. When small-town handyman Harper Pendrell meets a dying woman in the street, he unwittingly stumbles into a diabolical conspiracy – a mystery only he can solve. An unknown disease is spreading across the country, and between them a scientist, a reporter and a reclusive artist hold the key to stopping it. A perilous journey awaits, and every step brings Harper closer to a cabal of dangerous fanatics. Before he knows it, he finds himself in a fight for the future of humankind armed only with his trusty multi-tool.

Can Harper find the courage to expose the truth and prevent an epidemic, even if it means succumbing to contagion himself? Join Harper and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game from Backwoods Entertainment and Application Systems Heidelberg.

Features

• Uncover and solve the dark mysteries behind the ongoing catastrophe and try and save the human race!
  
• Explore plenty of intriguing locations with challenging puzzles
  
• Listen to an elaborately arranged soundtrack and full English or German voice acting
  
• Enjoy a classical style mystery adventure game
  
• Behold beautiful, lovingly hand-painted 2D graphics with over 60 backgrounds

• Meet lots of interesting characters