The Unsolved Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Adventure

The Unsolved

Deep cut

SystemSega Saturn
Released1997
GenreAdventure
DeveloperVirgin Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

The Unsolved is an adventure game released in 1997 for the Sega Saturn, developed by Virgin Interactive.

It landed about 2 years into the Saturn's life. Other notable Saturn releases from 1997 include Doom, Sonic Jam and Quake. Among the 19 Saturn adventure games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Saturn hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Unsolved is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

The Unsolved gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

The Unsolved walkthroughs & guides

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The Unsolved FAQ

When did The Unsolved come out on the Saturn?

The Unsolved was released for the Sega Saturn in 1997.

Who made The Unsolved?

It was developed by Virgin Interactive.

Is The Unsolved multiplayer?

No. The Unsolved is a single-player game.

How long does The Unsolved take to play?

As an adventure game, The Unsolved typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Unsolved on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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