The Incident – Review

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By: Big Bucket Software

Version #: 1.0

Date Released: 2010-08-29

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Price: 1.99

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The sky is falling, and it looks like roof of the Pantheon… or was it a Delorean. Either way you are in big trouble and that is where The Incident, a new game from Big Bucket Software, starts. What is causing Smart Cars and gum ball machines to fall out of the air? That is all part of the mysterious fun that this game brings. What will you find when you climb the giant pile of cultural references? First let’s take a look at how we got in this mess.

The Incident takes the strategy of giving no explanation for what is going on, they explain that it is in the players best interests to climb the growing pile and avoid being hit on the head by any falling objects. In this zany casual game it works perfectly to draw you into the already addictive gameplay in hopes of uncovering the cause, and maybe even stopping it.

The game itself is simple enough. You tilt the phone to move your character back and forth and tap to jump, avoiding falling objects or becoming buried under the pile. During the game there is the usual power-ups that lend a hand as well as some "power-downs" which will hinder your progress. The game is well suited for the casual gaming genre with frequent checkpoints and ample extra lives. There are also gems to collect, and achievements to bring you back for more. One entertaining feature is the trophies, which showcases all the objects that have causes your untimely demise.

The graphics in The Incident are the usual retro pixel graphics and the game comes with a rousing chip-tune soundtrack. More aggressive gamers should be aware that this game is not very difficult and pretty short. I completed the initial levels in a couple of hours, and while I still need to grab a few more gems, the game doesn’t hold much new for repeat gamers if you are not into completing achievements like collecting coins and gems. The developer has stated that more content is coming and this has shown in past iPhone games to improve the value of a well executed game ten fold.

While I look forward to more challenges and even more cultural references, take a break from your doodle jumping, and your gravity hooking, and try your hand at this hybrid reaction/platformer game and I bet you will be sucked in as well. Just remember your helmet!