The Incident (video game)
Encyclopedia
The Incident is a platform game
developed by Big Bucket Software. It was released on August 10, 2010 for iOS devices and on January 6, 2011 for Mac OS X
. The 1.2 update allows players to use their iPhone
or iPod touch
as a controller, while using an iPad
as a screen. As of version 1.3, using a video cable with suitable adapter attached to the iPad's dock connector, the game can also be played on a television set or computer monitor with graphics reformatted to fit the HDTV screen.
Kotaku
editor Michael McWhertor praised the game, calling it "attractively visually designed", but saying they didn't like how challenging it got near the end. They later called it "one of my favorite iPhone games of 2010", stating "I'm still surprisingly wowed by the option for wireless iPhone control options." GameZebo
editor Jim Squires rated the game 8/10, praising the game's soundtrack and 8-bit style graphics. IGN
editor Levi Buchanan rated it 7.5 1UP
editor Cole Jones rated it B+
Platform game
A platform game is a video game characterized by requiring the player to jump to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles . It must be possible to control these jumps and to fall from platforms or miss jumps...
developed by Big Bucket Software. It was released on August 10, 2010 for iOS devices and on January 6, 2011 for Mac OS X
Mac OS X
Mac OS X is a series of Unix-based operating systems and graphical user interfaces developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc. Since 2002, has been included with all new Macintosh computer systems...
. The 1.2 update allows players to use their iPhone
IPhone
The iPhone is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007...
or iPod touch
IPod touch
The iPod Touch is a portable media player, personal digital assistant, handheld game console, and Wi-Fi mobile device designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The iPod Touch adds the multi-touch graphical user interface to the iPod line...
as a controller, while using an iPad
IPad
The iPad is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc., primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. The iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010 by Apple's then-CEO Steve Jobs. Its size and...
as a screen. As of version 1.3, using a video cable with suitable adapter attached to the iPad's dock connector, the game can also be played on a television set or computer monitor with graphics reformatted to fit the HDTV screen.
Gameplay
In The Incident, random objects fall from the sky, and the player tries to avoid getting hit by them. Through the game, the pile of objects gets taller, and less stable. Balloons arise from below the pile, bringing power-ups with them.Plot
Frank Solway, an average Joe, is going about his business one day. He tries to hail a cab, but the streets are eerily empty. He then notices something above him — which turns out to be the cab, falling from the sky. He dodges it, only to find more objects of all descriptions raining down on him: sofas, houseplants, vending machines, pianos... Frank keeps dodging the falling debris and climbs the ever-growing pile. Gradually he rises above the city, past the nearby mountains, and into the sky, eventually leaving earth's orbit and reaching outer space, where he hopes to discover the source of the incident that caused this strange rain.Reception
The graphical style of the game has been devoted to old 8-bit games, and has been called a visual homage to games of yesteryear and a simple idea executed with fantastic styleKotaku
Kotaku
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editor Michael McWhertor praised the game, calling it "attractively visually designed", but saying they didn't like how challenging it got near the end. They later called it "one of my favorite iPhone games of 2010", stating "I'm still surprisingly wowed by the option for wireless iPhone control options." GameZebo
Gamezebo
Gamezebo is a website that focuses on editorial coverage of the casual games industry, offering interviews, features, reviews, previews, strategy guides, news and podcasts....
editor Jim Squires rated the game 8/10, praising the game's soundtrack and 8-bit style graphics. IGN
IGN
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editor Levi Buchanan rated it 7.5 1UP
1UP.com
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editor Cole Jones rated it B+