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Is A Tale of Two Kingdoms worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of classic graphical adventures who want puzzle-led storytelling
- Players interested in Celtic mythology and fairy tales who prefer story-focused games
- Retro gaming enthusiasts who want sidequests and alternate endings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking fast-paced action may find the adventure's puzzle and story focus slow.
- Players who prefer linear stories may not want sidequests and alternate endings.
- Players looking for a modern action game may find the classic graphical adventure format a mismatch.
Our take on A Tale of Two Kingdoms
The adventure's puzzle-and-story focus gives less room to continuous action. Its sidequests and alternate endings also trade a single, direct route through the story for branching content.
What is A Tale of Two Kingdoms?
Travel to Theylinn as its king seeks help from former enemies against a goblin invasion.
This graphical adventure draws on Celtic mythology and fairy tales, with sidequests, alternate endings, fairies, a hungry giant, and a sorcerer with its own agenda. The journey also involves intrigue and fairy trickery. Gameplay follows the classic Sierra adventure style and includes puzzles. The Deluxe Edition adds an interactive prologue, graphic updates, and professional voice acting. Its story centers on the kingdom's conflict and the characters encountered along the way.
How A Tale of Two Kingdoms plays
- 01Alternate endings
- The adventure includes sidequests and more than one possible ending.
- 02Deluxe Edition additions
- This release adds an interactive prologue, graphic updates, and professional voice acting.
- 03Fairy-tale setting
- The story takes place in Theylinn and draws on Celtic mythology and fairy tales.
- 04Puzzle gameplay
- The game follows the style of classic Sierra graphical adventures.
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A Tale of Two Kingdoms: platforms & release
Is A Tale of Two Kingdoms worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of classic graphical adventures who want puzzle-led storytelling. Skip it if: players seeking fast-paced action may find the adventure's puzzle and story focus slow.
Where can I download A Tale of Two Kingdoms?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens A Tale of Two Kingdoms's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is A Tale of Two Kingdoms on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
