The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

A sequel that definitely builds upon the promise shown in its predecessor. A great combination of fantasy adventure and comedy.

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"The Book of Unwritten Tales 2" is a humor-filled, family-friendly adventure game that takes players across a fantasy world of elves, gnomes, and magic. Puzzles and riddles are woven into the game's engaging narrative, which follows four unlikely heroes on a quest to save the world from a dark menace. The game is a sequel to the popular "The Book of Unwritten Tales," and features beautiful graphics and voice acting.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 694 reviews

story160 positive mentions

stability17 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and engaging voice acting, creating an immersive experience.
The humor and clever writing, filled with pop culture references, make the game enjoyable and entertaining.
The puzzles are well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly frustrating.

There are several game-breaking bugs that can hinder progress, leading to frustration for players.
The dialogue can be excessively long and slow, making some parts of the game feel tedious.
The ending leaves many plot threads unresolved, which may disappoint players hoping for closure.

story
376 mentions
43 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The story in "The Book of Unwritten Tales 2" is praised for its engaging narrative, imaginative plot twists, and humorous dialogue, which effectively blend adventure and comedy. However, many reviewers noted that the game leaves several plot threads unresolved and features a cliffhanger ending, leading to a desire for a sequel to tie up loose ends. While the main character, Wilbur, receives significant focus, some players expressed disappointment over the underdevelopment of other characters' storylines, particularly Ivo's, which felt less compelling in comparison.
- “The book of unwritten tales 2 is an exciting adventure game with a captivating storyline, stunning graphics and engaging gameplay that will keep players hooked from start to finish.”
- “The story is very engaging, and even though the world winds up in danger, it still has humor that keeps it fun rather than stressful.”
- “Absolutely excellent writing and exciting plot drive this adventure forward, with many diegetic clues to guide you through some of the trickier puzzles and thankfully no pixel hunting as you can press a button to reveal absolutely everything interactable on screen.”
- “It leaves plot threads hanging.”
- “So while it's an expertly made adventure with great characters, its biggest flaw is that it ends with story threads still hanging.”
- “Parts of it seemed out of character, others were underdeveloped, and in many cases there are parts of the story which never get resolved... yes, unresolved story plots bother me.”
humor
188 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, engaging dialogue, and numerous pop culture references, which often elicit genuine laughter from players. Many reviews highlight the balance of witty and absurd humor, with some noting that while the sequel maintains a good level of fun, it may not reach the comedic heights of its predecessor. Overall, the game is described as a charming and entertaining experience, filled with memorable characters and humorous moments that enhance the adventure.
- “Hilarious dialogues, parody of multiple film/game tropes, lighthearted story littered with anti-heroes, and absurd puzzles.”
- “This game is so funny the puns and references never cease to cheer me up when I play it.”
- “You have taken the traditional gameplay formula and unraveled it and polished it up with the most up-to-date references of other games, movies, books, etc., and such a perfect sense of humor from juicy biting satire to the most ridiculous hilarious jokes and anecdotes.”
- “Not to mention, most of it is not funny either.”
graphics
116 mentions
69 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics in "The Book of Unwritten Tales 2" are widely praised for their stunning quality, beautiful artwork, and vibrant colors, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Many reviewers highlight the impressive animations and attention to detail, which contribute to a captivating visual atmosphere that complements the engaging storyline and humor. While some users noted occasional graphical glitches, the overall consensus is that the visuals are a standout feature, making it one of the best-looking point-and-click adventure games available.
- “The graphics are stunning, the voice acting is great and the soundtrack is nice to listen to.”
- “From an artistic point of view, the game is simply astonishing: the graphics are gorgeous and colorful, sometimes you just take a minute to admire the background and the details.”
- “Once more this sequel blows me out of the water with its brilliant graphics, plot and overall wit.”
- “I had some strange graphical glitches; after an hour or two of play, first the colors and then everything was rendered incorrectly.”
- “[somewhat buggy graphics, occasional obtuse puzzles.]”
- “[there’s a maze in chapter 5. ugh., graphics and audio occasionally spotty]”
gameplay
51 mentions
49 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "The Book of Unwritten Tales 2" is characterized by its engaging point-and-click mechanics, smooth interactions, and a humorous narrative that keeps players entertained for around 18-20 hours. While the game features inventive puzzles and character-switching mechanics, some players find the pacing slow and occasionally tedious, with certain walk paths feeling awkward. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics, clever humor, and solid gameplay mechanics creates an enjoyable experience, despite minor issues like audio bugs.
- “The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 is an exciting adventure game with a captivating storyline, stunning graphics, and engaging gameplay that will keep players hooked from start to finish.”
- “Like a really good book, it kind of starts slowly and you have to stick with it a bit, but it turns into a really engrossing experience, with some amazing bits of gameplay and imagination.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive, but there are complex and challenging puzzles or actions nevertheless.”
- “Gameplay gets tedious - it is easy to miss things and get stuck for ages.”
- “Gameplay is a little slow: characters move a bit slowly, and interaction with objects takes noticeable time for the character to turn/move.”
- “Saved mostly by solid gameplay and puzzle mechanics, the biggest issue it faces is not knowing when to stop.”
music
49 mentions
61 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its fantastic orchestral soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the engaging story and puzzles. While many players praised the memorable and well-composed tracks, some noted issues with the volume balance between music and dialogue, as well as a few instances of generic background music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and artistic appeal.
- “The soundtrack is great, producing the right atmosphere.”
- “From an artistic point of view, the game is simply astonishing: the graphics are gorgeous and colorful, sometimes you just take a minute to admire the background and the details; the soundtrack regroups elements of the first game and adds some new splendid music (surprised myself humming after playing); the voice acting remains impeccable, at least in English.”
- “Fantastic game, great story, and a stunning background music playlist.”
- “The only thing that I did not like is the music on the menu screen.”
- “Music is still so loud compared to dialogue out of the box - I tend to play it with the sound off altogether.”
- “However, like in the first part, the permanent stream of dull, generic orchestral background music made me turn it off at some early stage.”
atmosphere
20 mentions
60 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful design, detailed environments, and effective soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While it maintains a charming and comedic tone, some players noted that it can evoke feelings of depression. Overall, the game successfully builds a captivating atmosphere that aligns with its narrative and style.
- “The soundtrack is great, producing the right atmosphere.”
- “Beautiful game, great atmosphere; every effort is put into it to create a full story experience.”
- “The game keeps up the cartoony and charming style, which fits the very comedic and light-hearted atmosphere.”
- “Some ambient sounds and the like to build up the atmosphere of your surroundings, and also maybe some more dramatic build-ups to certain events.”
- “The game keeps up the cartoony and charming style, which fits the very comedic and light-hearted atmosphere of the game.”
- “As good as part one, with a bit more self-irony and atmosphere.”
stability
17 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Users report issues such as graphical errors, game freezes, and a lack of support since two years ago, although autosaves help mitigate progress loss. While some players find the problems manageable, many recommend waiting for fixes before fully engaging with the game.
- “It's buggy and apparently support stopped 2 years ago.”
- “No matter what I click on, the game glitches out.”
- “I had some strange graphical glitches; after an hour or two of play, first the colors and then everything was rendered incorrectly.”
emotional
10 mentions
80 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find it surprisingly touching and filled with heartwarming friendships, others criticize the lack of emotional impact in serious themes, such as bodily autonomy. The game balances humor with philosophical reflections on social issues, but its pacing and storytelling can detract from the overall emotional experience.
- “Hilarious, nostalgic, and surprisingly emotional.”
- “Tbouw2 is full of rich stories, funny easter eggs, and heartwarming friendship.”
- “Still light-hearted and poking fun at the genre, but also more philosophical, touching on social topics such as education, love, politics, etc.”
- “Very slow game, boring story, and annoying sense of humor.”
grinding
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the forced reliance on a single character, the wizard, who is associated with unengaging puzzles. While the game offers a reasonable number of interactive items to alleviate some frustration, many users still feel that the gameplay can become monotonous and lead to prolonged periods of getting stuck.
- “Gameplay gets tedious - it is easy to miss things and get stuck for ages.”
- “- Presented as a 'multiple character' adventure game, then forces you to play the wizard for 99% of it, who gets the most tedious and unfun puzzles, and quickly becomes a whiny, unlikeable character.”
- “But it shuts down the energetic level into a really tedious, frustrating experience in the wrong hands!”
replayability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game is generally perceived as lacking in replayability, with multiple users expressing that it offers little incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “I feel like the game doesn't have a lot of replay value.”
- “- no replayability value.”
character development
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised, with many players noting that it is a significant factor in their enjoyment. The well-crafted story and character arcs are seen as a pleasant surprise that enhances the overall experience, making players eager to return.
- “The character development throughout the game really draws me back.”
- “The story and character development are well done and a welcome surprise.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific feedback on optimization, focusing instead on the game's characters, art style, and voice acting. Therefore, there is no clear consensus regarding the optimization aspect.