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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 337 reviews

story79 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and engaging voice acting, creating an immersive experience.
The humor and writing are clever, filled with pop culture references that enhance the enjoyment.
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, requiring restarts or workarounds.
The pacing can feel uneven, with some chapters dragging on and others rushing through important plot points.
The ending leaves many story threads unresolved, leading to disappointment for players hoping for closure.

story
187 mentions
42 % positive mentions
56 % 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, making it a standout in the point-and-click genre. However, many players express disappointment over unresolved plot threads and a cliffhanger ending, indicating a desire for a sequel to tie up loose ends. Overall, while the characters and writing are well-received, the story's execution leaves some players wanting more closure.
- “The game is an exciting adventure 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.”
- “The characters are compelling, the storyline is well crafted, graphics are polished, and the puzzles were fun and not too abstract.”
- “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
92 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, witty dialogue, and numerous pop culture references, which contribute to an engaging and enjoyable experience. Many players appreciate the balance of humor with emotional storytelling, while some note that the humor may feel less impactful compared to previous installments. Overall, the game is characterized by its lighthearted tone, memorable characters, and a variety of funny moments that resonate with fans of the genre.
- “Hilarious dialogues, parody of multiple film/game tropes, lighthearted story littered with anti-heroes, and absurd puzzles.”
- “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.”
- “Just like the first book of Unwritten Tales, the sequel is full of fun, funny puzzles, full of tons of pop culture references (D&D, World of Warcraft, Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who, and the obligatory 'Guybrush Threepwood: Mighty Pirate' dialogue option, just to name a few).”
- “Not to mention, most of it is not funny either.”
graphics
56 mentions
70 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
5 % 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 visual design, which complements the engaging storyline and characters, while some note minor graphical glitches. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a significant strength, contributing to its appeal as a captivating point-and-click adventure.
- “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.”
- “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 graphics are stunning, the voice acting is great and the soundtrack is nice to listen to.”
- “I had some strange graphical glitches; after an hour or two of play, first the colors and then everything was rendered incorrectly.”
- “Voice acting and visuals are well done, storyline leaves something to be desired, the writing is good, but lacks...passion perhaps.”
- “Don't be fooled by the pretty art style, this game is not for kids.”
gameplay
24 mentions
50 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "The Book of Unwritten Tales 2" is characterized by its engaging point-and-click mechanics, smooth controls, and a mix of humor and challenging puzzles that keep players entertained for around 18-20 hours. While the game features a captivating storyline and beautiful graphics, some players noted that the pacing can feel slow and that certain puzzles may lead to frustration if items are missed. Overall, it offers a polished experience with inventive gameplay elements and a strong comedic tone, making it a standout in the adventure genre.
- “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.”
- “A humorous and enjoyable point-and-click adventure game, with the interesting mechanic of sometimes requiring control of several characters to cooperate and solve a puzzle.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the games are pretty identical.”
music
23 mentions
61 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
13 % 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.”
- “And I would like to be able to lower the music volume more so I can listen to the rest of the sounds better.”
- “Music is still so loud compared to dialogue out of the box - I tend to play it with the sound off altogether.”
atmosphere
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful design, charming style, and effective soundtrack, which collectively enhance the storytelling experience. While some players find the atmosphere to evoke strong emotions, including feelings of depression, the overall consensus highlights the game's ability to maintain a captivating and immersive environment. Detailed environments and ambient sounds further contribute to the game's atmospheric depth.
- “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.”
stability
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Many have noted that the game engine appears to be more problematic than in previous installments, leading to graphical issues and occasional freezes. While autosaves mitigate some progress loss, the lack of recent support exacerbates the frustration surrounding these stability issues.
- “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
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find it to be hilarious, nostalgic, and surprisingly touching with rich stories and heartwarming friendships, others criticize it for lacking depth in serious themes and emotional impact. The game balances light-hearted humor with philosophical reflections on social issues, but its slow pace and some unengaging elements 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, and politics.”
- “The game drags on with a very slow pace, making the story feel boring and unengaging.”
- “The humor attempts to be light-hearted but often comes off as annoying, detracting from any emotional impact.”
- “Overall, the emotional depth is lacking, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters and their journeys.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling stuck due to unengaging puzzles and a lack of character variety, particularly with the overemphasis on the wizard character. While the game offers a manageable number of interactive items to alleviate some frustration, the overall experience can become monotonous and unenjoyable.
- “Gameplay gets tedious - it's 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
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is generally perceived as lacking in replayability, with 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.”
- “There is no replayability value.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised, with players noting that it is a significant draw and a pleasant surprise, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
- “The character development throughout the game really draws me back.”
- “The story and character development are well done and a welcome surprise.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the game is praised for its likable characters, appealing art style, and excellent voice acting, there is no specific mention of its optimization, suggesting that this aspect may not have been a focal point in the reviews.