The Unexpected Quest > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

255 of 279 found this review helpful

WOW! THIS IS UNEXPECTED! WE'RE FINALLY GETTING THE BIG BOY/GIRL GAMES!

PostedMarch 2, 2021

pennmom36

fromWhy do the characters mumble, it would be so much better if they actually spoke words, even if it was a foreign or ancient language...perhaps saying nothing at all would be better than mumbling?

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Well, folks, it looks like BF finally stepped out of their comfort zone to roll with the big leagues to bring us an amazing one-of-a-kind Strategy Game! Everything about this game is unique and you'll know you've wandered into something extraordinary the second you click play or any other button for that matter. The first thing I wanted to find out was who developed this game so I clicked on the ...Show more

Well, folks, it looks like BF finally stepped out of their comfort zone to roll with the big leagues to bring us an amazing one-of-a-kind Strategy Game! Everything about this game is unique and you'll know you've wandered into something extraordinary the second you click play or any other button for that matter. The first thing I wanted to find out was who developed this game so I clicked on the credits which zoomed me around the village, over the mountains, through the woods, and across a river where the developers genuinely thanked me for being curious! The 3D graphics are phenomenal (and you can fine-tune the graphics all the way to Epic) The only thing this game is missing is a strategy guide or some type of hint feature because I was at a loss of what to do more than once...but I did find several SG's online.

There is no Time Limit, this is Strategy at its finest, you can take all the time you want to complete each of the 8 Chapters. Don't let the fact that there are only 8 Chapters fool you, these are Quest-driven chapters (you can decline some or all quests) I barely made it through 2 chapters during the demo and each proceeding chapter is more complicated than the previous! I choose to play all of the side quests, so I suppose you could finish this game in half the time without the added 10+ side quests. You can choose from 35 different Avatars, and there are 15 Achievements...please read the achievements because there are specialty items to find in some of the levels!

The levels are huge, you will need to click right, left, up, and down to pan through the entire scene as you unlock more areas. You can also use the old-school W, S, A, and D keys to pan around, but I found that using the arrow keys was the fastest way to move around, but again, you CAN solely use the mouse, so don't let the multi-function availability intimidate you from trying this amazing game, the graphics alone will impress you!

As you play the game, you will discover a Chest that requires a Key, found elsewhere in the game. These chests are filled with unique resources that are actually Bonuses that help you progress, such as health potions, or bonuses that magically double resources of food, and lumber, etc. These items are added to your Inventory which only holds a handful of your goodies. You can store these goodies in a Large Chest at the beginning of the chapters, and they will migrate with each new chapter.

Even the normal TM buildings are unique! There are the familiar Sawmills and Food Mills, and even a Market to buy, sell, and trade items, You can also construct Tents in newly-opened areas, as you progress, that allows workers to store inventory items in, instead of having to travel all the way back to the original base. You can hire workers at the Town Hall, and hire various skilled labor characters at the Barracks, such as Swordsmen to attack Zombies and Ogres, or Archers, etc. Naturally, you will need to construct small or large Houses for the Swordsmen to live in, or build an Archery Range to allow the Archers to practice. Forges are used to forge and sharpen weapons, such as arrows, pickaxes, and swords, that are used by the workers to progress, and sometimes required to progress when a character blocking the access path needs a specific tool to finish a blocked task.

This is one of the most unique games I have ever played on this site, and I hope everyone sees what I see so BF will keep reaching out to other developers, we need a bigger pool, more diversity! The Unexpected Quest is like a hybrid mixture of Roads of Rome, Hero of the Kingdom, and New Yankee all rolled into one incredible game! It makes you think, but since you have all the time in the world to complete a level, there's no stressfulness, it can get frustrating when you aren't sure what you are supposed to do for a specific character to progress, but as I stated earlier, I did find several guides online.

Please keep offering games that are unique, many of us have grown weary of the same games offered every week. It seems that lately, all we get is a new game in the same boring series', some of which have 45+ games in the same series! Please join me at my new forum to discuss this game and so much more, thewoodsforum.boards.net Show less

I recommend this game!

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Nice to have something different

PostedMarch 2, 2021

Cyril48

fromNew Zealand

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I was nicely surprised when I saw this game as I played a trial of this some time ago and when I downloaded it I was able to carry on where I left off.

First thing to be aware of and I suppose it depends on what type of set up you have but I just cancelled the direct x and it carried on fine.

In settings you get 3 image quality settings, Mine for some reason started off in epic and I found ...Show more

I was nicely surprised when I saw this game as I played a trial of this some time ago and when I downloaded it I was able to carry on where I left off.

First thing to be aware of and I suppose it depends on what type of set up you have but I just cancelled the direct x and it carried on fine.

In settings you get 3 image quality settings, Mine for some reason started off in epic and I found it very dark so adjusted down to normal and it was much brighter.

This game only plays in a relaxed mode, the reasons for that will become obvious once you progress.

I would not exactly call this time management as there is no time involved.
It is more a mild RPG game but in a very relaxed style.

Reminded me a bit of the hero's of the kingdom series.

You need to solve many different scenarios in order to progress in the game and escape to the next chapter.

Bit like being locked in a room and finding your own way out.
Various potions can be made to improve health, battle monsters etc .
The instructions could have been better but with no time to lose you can just take your time.

Others will be able to explain the ins and outs better than me.

What confused me at first but I am now on top of it is that once you have played one chapter, if you have not got your 3 stars then you can replay that chapter.

It is very important though that you save the game particulary after level 3 as the chapters become very long. It gives you a few slots to save your game and I am glad I did so get in to the habit of that.
Also try not to lose lives as you will lose a star, another reason why it is important to save your game half way through a level.
A lot of strategy involved here and the first 3 chapters do not really give you a good feel in to this game.

Just started chapter 5 and am loving it.
To give you a brief insight to what you can expect, one room you enter is full of poisonous gas and the wheel to turn this off is at the other end of the room so you need to solve how to do this.
Some will find this too easy but for me it is ideal and different.

Try the demo, see what you think but bear in mind it does not really get going until chapter 4.

I also feel that maybe it could do with being a bit longer although the later chapters are longer than the early ones.

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I recommend this game!

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LOVE. THIS. GAME.

PostedMarch 4, 2021

dactulwench1

fromTexas, USA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Excellent game! We need more way like this. First off, I wouldn't classify it as a TM game. It's definitely a strategy game, as there are no timers, and that's one of the beautiful things about it. You can save and load the game at any point you like (there is even an autosave feature) and there is no rush to complete the tasks. You have time to figure things out.
But, don't think it's a walk in ...Show more

Excellent game! We need more way like this. First off, I wouldn't classify it as a TM game. It's definitely a strategy game, as there are no timers, and that's one of the beautiful things about it. You can save and load the game at any point you like (there is even an autosave feature) and there is no rush to complete the tasks. You have time to figure things out.
But, don't think it's a walk in the park. Some of those levels are very tricky and you really have to use your noggin - not just mindlessly click on things. Some of the later levels took me 1-2 hours to complete - and I enjoyed every minute of it! Don't be dissuaded by the fact that there are only 8 chapters, because they are very involved. It may take you until the 3rd level to really get a feel for it. Then it's on!

The closest thing I can compare this to is the Hero of the Kingdom series, which I also LOVE. There is a great storyline and you have to collect resources/bonuses, fight monsters, and complete tasks along the way. You also have to purchase different characters to do specific types of tasks (e.g., workers, soldiers, clerics, archers, etc.) and upgrade their weapons/tools to progress. And of course, there are potions - got to have the potions! ;)

This game is a major win. The fact that it was a standard edition sealed the deal. If BF released one of these every week/month, I would be elated.

My only complaints for this game were some of its mechanics, the first being the chest where you store your items/bonuses. It would have been nice if the chest was a clickable icon on the screen that is visible at all times while in the level, rather than you having to navigate back to it each time from wherever you are on the map. That was a bit tiresome. It would also be nice to have the ability to cancel a single action rather than having to cancel all actions. But honestly, these are just petty items that could be adjusted if they ever come out with a sequel.

Again, best game I've played in a while. Please give us more of this BF!!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Don't pass this one up!

PostedMarch 3, 2021

gemom

fromSacramento, CA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a very different game style (for me), and I love it. You actually have to think things through, watch your supplies and coordinate your workers/mages/clerics etc. I find this to be challenging and fun! Thank you BF for something new!

I recommend this game!

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46 of 66 found this review helpful

WOW!

PostedMarch 2, 2021

beezelbom

fromNW, Pennsylvania

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really love this game! Not really time management but a very good strategy game. It is truly a wonderful change from the constant barrage of cookie cutter games. You have some resource collecting and crafting but not a traditional time management method. I didn't research who the developer is but I sure hope they take the high ratings for this game to heart, and give us some more unique and fun ...Show more

I really love this game! Not really time management but a very good strategy game. It is truly a wonderful change from the constant barrage of cookie cutter games. You have some resource collecting and crafting but not a traditional time management method. I didn't research who the developer is but I sure hope they take the high ratings for this game to heart, and give us some more unique and fun games. It is well past time for game developers to step up their game. Developers for console systems have, example - Play-station 4, X-Box produce new systems and games almost yearly. They have to stay up to date to keep selling product, well so should PC game developers. I had pretty much stopped buying games but this one was a definite buy for me. HAPPY GAMING FOLKS! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

16 of 21 found this review helpful

great Game

PostedMarch 3, 2021

syl44

fromNC

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I play a lot of TM/Strategy games. This one is unique, interesting, challenging ,great Graphics , use your head gameplay . LOVE IT.

I recommend this game!

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thankyou

PostedMarch 2, 2021

3bjb3

fromaustralia

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I don't usually review games but after trialing then buying this game I just want to say thankyou to the developers. I'll leave the game play reviews to those that do them so well but will say that this game is well worth the time and the money. Again thankyou

I recommend this game!

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A breath of fresh air!

PostedMarch 6, 2021

Lyn_UK

fromBirmingham, UK

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have to echo what some others are saying about this game. Not the usual TM, more strategy and no time limits but I absolutely loved it and sad to finish it.

The quest story line is good, I was a bit disappointed with the graphics even when hiked up to EPIC.

Don't be fooled by the first 3 chapters that are easy to complete with 3 stars, from chapter 4 it gets increasingly more difficult not ...Show more

I have to echo what some others are saying about this game. Not the usual TM, more strategy and no time limits but I absolutely loved it and sad to finish it.

The quest story line is good, I was a bit disappointed with the graphics even when hiked up to EPIC.

Don't be fooled by the first 3 chapters that are easy to complete with 3 stars, from chapter 4 it gets increasingly more difficult not to lose anyone.

Don't miss this game. I hope the devs will continue the story before too long and maybe bring us some other games like this.

Highly recommended. Show less

I recommend this game!

+8points

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Loved this game.

PostedMarch 28, 2021

tntgregor

fromColorado

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I just finished the final level of this game. Many found the game unchallenging, I thought it was fun and challenging. I spent a lot of hours trying to make sure none of my people died. It was a blast.

I recommend this game!

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Can't quit playing!

PostedMarch 2, 2021

annstelten

fromLouisville, KY

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is not a typical time management game. I'd call it an epic adventure game. Loads of action and activities. So much fun!

I recommend this game!

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