The Book of Unwritten Tales

The Book of Unwritten Tales

KING Art · 2012 · Adventure, Point & Click, Comedy, Singleplayer, Fantasy

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About The Book of Unwritten Tales

✦ AI summary

Guide four quirky heroes through a massive fantasy world packed with over 150 puzzles and 300 collectible items as you uncover the secrets of a world-altering artifact. This humorous point-and-click adventure delivers 20 hours of gameplay with clever character switching mechanics and a cast of hilariously bizarre NPCs from two-headed ogres to vegetarian dragons.

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact. Whoever calls this artifact his own, will determine the fate of the world.

While the Army of the Shadows sends out its best and most devious agents to discover the secret, the Alliance's four heroes find themselves involuntarily drawn into the crisis...

Key features:

  • Humorous Point & Click homage to the RPG and fantasy genre.
  • About 20 hours of gameplay in a massive game world with detailed graphics.
  • Multi-character gameplay: Play as Wilbur, Nate, Ivo, and the Critter - in turn or simultaneously - and use the skills of your heroes wisely.
  • Meet numerous crazy characters - from two-headed ogres and vegetarian dragons to good-natured zombies.
  • Solve over 150 mind-boggling puzzles and discover more than 300 items that can be used and combined.
  • DLC & expansions

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    What Steam players say

    Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

    Recommended Jun 27, 2026
    A very old school but fun point and click game. The game offers character switching in order to solve some easy - medium level puzzles. Good voice acting, and storyline.
    1 found this helpful
    Recommended May 9, 2026
    A fun adventure game with a great sense of humor. If you enjoy classic point-and-click adventures with clever puzzles and charming writing, this delivers. It doesn't take itself too seriously and that's what makes it great.
    1 found this helpful
    Recommended Jun 23, 2026
    The Book of Unwritten Tales is a standout example of how a traditional point-and-click adventure can embrace fantasy tropes while simultaneously poking fun at them. Developed by King Art Games and published by THQ Nordic, the game transports players to the magical realm of Aventasia, a world overflowing with wizards, dragons, ancient prophecies, and eccentric heroes. Rather than taking itself too seriously, the adventure uses its fantasy setting as a playground for humor, creating a story that feels both like a tribute to classic role-playing games and a clever parody of the genre. From the opening moments, it becomes clear that the game values character-driven storytelling and witty writing just as much as puzzle-solving and exploration. The narrative revolves around a mysterious artifact with the potential to influence the fate of the entire world. What begins as a seemingly straightforward quest gradually expands into a large-scale adventure involving multiple factions, hidden secrets, and unexpected twists. The story is carried by a cast of unlikely heroes whose personalities clash in entertaining ways. Each protagonist brings a unique perspective to the journey, helping the w…
    Recommended May 30, 2026
    Wilbur is ma boy
    Recommended May 14, 2026
    Replayed it for nostalgia reasons and I still love it.
    Recommended May 7, 2026
    fun

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