The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

About The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

KING Art released this point-and-click sequel on February 18, 2015, as a follow-up to their hit first game. You play as Wilbur, Ivo, Nate, and Critter returning to the chaotic world of Aventásia just a few years after stopping the arch-witch Mortroga. The War of the Two Towers ended, but political chaos and personal drama still plague the land. A strange pink magic force is turning beasts into plush puppies and castles into dollhouses. This single-player adventure runs on nearly every major platform including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and even older consoles like Wii U and PS3. It offers a classic setup where unlikely heroes must fix a destiny that nobody wrote yet.

Gameplay

You control the party through a series of dialogue trees and inventory puzzles typical of the genre. Wilbur struggles with his teaching job while dealing with a rebellious wand, so expect to manage magical mishaps alongside political intrigue. You solve environmental riddles to progress, often needing to combine items or talk to NPCs in specific orders to unlock new paths. Nate and Critter face off against pirates on a flying island while Ivo deals with her controlling mother back home. Sessions involve clicking through story beats, managing party members who have gone separate ways, and figuring out how to stop the pink corruption without breaking the peace. The controls are straightforward click-and-drag mechanics that feel responsive once you get past the initial tutorial sections.

What Players Think

Critics gave this title a solid 80 out of 100 on Metacritic, signaling strong reception among fans of the genre. PlayPile data shows 51 total achievements exist in the game, with players unlocking an average of 43.8% of them. The rarest achievement is "Drunken Master," which only 5.80% of players have managed to grab. This suggests the game has some genuinely difficult puzzles or hidden requirements that keep completionists engaged. Average playtime remains consistent with standard adventure titles, though specific hours vary by player speed. Community moods lean toward nostalgic appreciation for the writing and character dynamics rather than pure mechanical innovation. Players seem satisfied with the challenge level provided by the puzzle density and the humor found in the interactions between Wilbur and his friends.

PlayPile's Take

This title is worth your time if you enjoy story-driven puzzles and don't mind a slower pace. The price sits at $3.99 on WinGameStore, which matches its historical low and makes it an easy buy for fans of the series. While some might find the controls basic, the writing carries the experience forward effectively. You will spend time trying to track down that elusive "Drunken Master" achievement if you want 100% completion. It is not a impressive mechanic masterpiece, but it delivers a competent adventure with memorable characters. Buy it at the current price if you have spare room in your library for a quality narrative experience.

Storyline

"A few years have passed since our heroes heroically defeated the arch-witch Mortroga. And their lives, like the lives of most people in Aventásia, are still in turmoil. The War of the Two Towers is over, but the wounds it left upon the land are still bleeding. The gnome Wilbur Weathervane is struggling with his new job as a teacher at the reopened School for Wizardry and Witchcraft. His magic wand is having a mind of its own and an assassination plot against the arch-mage overshadows the first democratic elections in Seastone. Faced with political intrigues that threaten the delicate balance of peace, Wilbur is in dire need of his old friends. But the elf princess Ivo and the adventurer Nate have, after a brief romantic interlude, gone their separate ways. Ivo has returned to her gilded cage in the elf kingdom, overprotected by her controlling mother. Nate along with his trusty companion Critter has been taken prisoner on the flying island of his arch-enemy the Red Pirate. But fate does not rest. A darkness has fallen upon the land, or rather, a pinkness. A magic force is turning mighty beasts into fluffy plush puppies and towering castles into oversized dollhouses. Can Aventásia be saved?"