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The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

Wii U, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, iOS, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2015

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Quick resume

Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle

Pros

  • Engaging and humorous story
  • Beautiful graphics and music
  • Logical and enjoyable puzzles
  • Long playtime with rich content
  • Well-voiced characters and dialogue

Cons

  • Some technical bugs and audio issues
  • Cliffhanger ending with unresolved plot threads
  • Slow character movement and animations
  • Limited replay value
  • Minor inventory and ui annoyances

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players freely switch between multiple characters and explore various locations with open interaction points."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving, providing a satisfying challenge without excessive difficulty."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on solo play and personal puzzle solving without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Long playtime (15-30 hours), engaging story and humor encourage extended sessions and repeated returns."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Gameplay is single-player with character switching; no multiplayer or cooperative play."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players combine items and explore environments creatively to solve puzzles and progress."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive fantasy world and humorous story provide strong escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and intrinsic interest in story and puzzles."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Encourages trying different item combinations and exploring dialogue options to solve puzzles."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Players explore multiple detailed environments and uncover story elements and easter eggs."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some character customization via costumes and sidequests, but mostly predefined presentation."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Set in a colorful fantasy world with magical creatures, mythical references, and imaginative fiction."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn story details progressively."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures with no physical activity."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow story; not designed for idle play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited to character interactions within story; no real social or emotional connections with others."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; player controls characters individually."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through story advancement, puzzle completion, and item collection."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Balanced challenge and humor create an enjoyable, low-stress flow state."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Appealing visuals, music, and voice acting provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; gameplay is private and personal."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters, humor, and interconnected plot."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires logical thinking and planning to solve puzzles and progress through story."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Minimal suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable without high tension."

  • Value
    4

    "Long playtime and rich content provide good value for price."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No focus on combat or destruction; gameplay centers on exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival elements; stable, low-risk gameplay environment."

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