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adventure video game
The Book of Unwritten Tales
By King Art Games, released 1 Jan 2009
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
The Book of Unwritten Tales is a point-and-click adventure from King Art Games, published by THQ Nordic. Its fantasy story follows four heroes drawn into a conflict over a powerful artifact: gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin holds a secret, while the Army of the Shadows searches for it. Players take turns or combine characters Wilbur, Nate, Ivo and the Critter, using their skills to solve puzzles and interact with the world. The game includes more than 150 puzzles and over 300 usable and combinable items, alongside a cast of unusual fantasy characters. It is listed as a single-player adventure, with Remote Play on Tablet and Family Sharing. The game released for Windows, macOS and Linux on July 31, 2012.
What players like, and what they don't
- Four playable heroes
- More than 150 puzzles
- Over 300 items to use and combine
- Windows, macOS and Linux support
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy point-and-click fantasy adventures, puzzle-solving and switching between a group of characters.
The Book of Unwritten Tales centers on a fantasy quest, a four-character party and a large set of puzzles and items. It is a single-player option for players who want a traditional point-and-click adventure.
