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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 19, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 19, 2015}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Comedy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Book of Unwritten Tales }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Book of Unwritten Tales }} | ||
|steam appid = 279940 | |steam appid = 279940 | ||
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|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2-almanac-edition|Almanac Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2-almanac-edition|Almanac Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1827-2 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1827-3|Almanac Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1827-2 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1827-3|Almanac Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_book_of_unwritten_tales_2 | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|the_book_of_unwritten_tales_2_almanac_edition|Almanac Edition}} also available. | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_book_of_unwritten_tales_2 | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|the_book_of_unwritten_tales_2_almanac_edition|Almanac Edition}} also available. | | Windows, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2-almanac-edition|Almanac Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2-almanac-edition|Almanac Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2-almanac-edition | Steam | Almanac Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2-almanac-edition | Steam | Almanac Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 279940 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|50353|Almanac Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 279940 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|50353|Almanac Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id962032624 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id962032624 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | book-of-unwritten-tales/the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2 | Origin | Almanac Edition also available. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = Requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = The '''Almanac Edition Extras''' DLC includes an in-game option to change Critter's color.<ref name="almanac edition">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/346230/The_Book_of_Unwritten_Tales_2_Almanac_Edition_Extras/|title=Steam - The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 Almanac Edition Extras|date=2022-10-19}}</ref> | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = The '''Almanac Edition Extras''' DLC can only be bought once.<ref name="almanac edition"/> | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Almanac Edition Extras | | Windows,OS X,Linux}} | + | {{DLC/row| Almanac Edition Extras | Includes a cosmetic game option to change Critter's color.<ref name="almanac edition"/> | Windows,OS X, Linux}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Bout2\config.xml|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\KING Art GmbH\The Book of Unwritten Tales 2\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Bout2\config.xml|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\KING Art GmbH\The Book of Unwritten Tales 2\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Bout2/config.xml}} |
− | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/Bout2/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Bout2\savegames\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Bout2\savegames\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Bout2/savegames/}} |
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/Bout2/}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|gog galaxy = false | |gog galaxy = false | ||
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
− | |origin = | + | |origin = false |
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
|steam cloud = true | |steam cloud = true | ||
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|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] is used on the higher graphics quality presets. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] is used on the higher graphics quality presets. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = limited | |vsync = limited | ||
|vsync notes = Active on the "Medium" graphics preset and above. | |vsync notes = Active on the "Medium" graphics preset and above. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = Input method has to be changed in the settings menu. | |controller hotplug notes = Input method has to be changed in the settings menu. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} In the GOG.com version, 3D Vision will only trigger by executing <code>{{p|game}}\bout2.exe</code>, and not the <code>{{p|game}}\Windows\BouT2.exe</code> used for the normal shortcuts. | {{ii}} In the GOG.com version, 3D Vision will only trigger by executing <code>{{p|game}}\bout2.exe</code>, and not the <code>{{p|game}}\Windows\BouT2.exe</code> used for the normal shortcuts. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=3D Vision fix by DarkStarSword|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url= | + | {{Fixbox|description=3D Vision fix by DarkStarSword|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2.html|title=helixmod.blogspot.com - Helix Mod: The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 (Updated)|date=2017-01-11}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download the fix from [ | + | # Download the fix from [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-book-of-unwritten-tales-2.html Helix Mod's web site]. |
# Extract the content to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | # Extract the content to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
# Ingame, the "K", "L", "semicolon" and "quote" keys will switch to higher convergence presets respectively. "L" is recommended for most of the game. | # Ingame, the "K", "L", "semicolon" and "quote" keys will switch to higher convergence presets respectively. "L" is recommended for most of the game. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/game/the_book_of_unwritten_tales_2|title=GOG.com - The Book of Unwritten Tales 2|date=2022-10-20|snippet=Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.}}</ref> |
|linux 32-bit executable= true | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= true | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 04:47, 12 December 2023
Developers | |
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King Art | |
Publishers | |
Nordic Games | |
Engines | |
Unity 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 19, 2015 |
macOS (OS X) | February 19, 2015 |
Linux | February 19, 2015 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Themes | Fantasy, Comedy |
Series | The Book of Unwritten Tales |
The Book of Unwritten Tales | |
---|---|
The Book of Unwritten Tales | 2009 |
The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles | 2012 |
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 | 2015 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 is a singleplayer adventure game in the The Book of Unwritten Tales series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Developer website | Almanac Edition also available. | |||
GamersGate | Almanac Edition also available. | |||
Almanac Edition also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Almanac Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Almanac Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Almanac Edition. | |||
Steam | Almanac Edition also available. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | ||||
Origin (unavailable) | Almanac Edition also available. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | Requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Cosmetic | The Almanac Edition Extras DLC includes an in-game option to change Critter's color.[2] |
Finite spend | The Almanac Edition Extras DLC can only be bought once.[2] |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Almanac Edition Extras | Includes a cosmetic game option to change Critter's color.[2] |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bout2\config.xml HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\KING Art GmbH\The Book of Unwritten Tales 2\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Bout2/config.xml |
Linux | $HOME/Bout2/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bout2\savegames\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Bout2/savegames/ |
Linux | $HOME/Bout2/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Default fullscreen is borderless. See Unity. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA is used on the higher graphics quality presets. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Active on the "Medium" graphics preset and above. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Hotspot key can't be remapped. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | Input method has to be changed in the settings menu. | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Speech, sound and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Nvidia 3D Vision. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Nvidia 3D Vision
- In the GOG.com version, 3D Vision will only trigger by executing
<path-to-game>\bout2.exe
, and not the<path-to-game>\Windows\BouT2.exe
used for the normal shortcuts.
3D Vision fix by DarkStarSword[3] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | OS X and Linux only. | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | [4] | ||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Leopard 10.5.8 | Snow Leopard 10.6.3 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8 Series ATI Radeon X1600 Shader model 3.0 support |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8 Series ATI Radeon X1600 Shader model 3.0 support |
Notes
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Anonymous on 2016-07-19
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Steam - The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 Almanac Edition Extras - last accessed on 2022-10-19
- ↑ helixmod.blogspot.com - Helix Mod: The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 (Updated) - last accessed on 2017-01-11
- ↑ GOG.com - The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 - last accessed on 2022-10-20
- "Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up."