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Play Overview
You play as Jack, Aliena and Philip as they explore each scene and influence how events unfold through decision-making and talking to other characters. Philip is a monk who looks after a small abbey. Jack is a young boy raised in the woods who becomes a stonemason. Aliena is a disgraced noblewoman. It's soon clear that these three lives have intertwining destinies wrapping around the construction of one of the greatest cathedrals England will ever see.
As you progress through the three episodes, you change events and influence how things unfold for each character. This takes you through an epic of war, conspiracies and romance spanning over 30 years. Although you can't alter the actual resulting events, you can dramatically alter your relationships and more minor features. At the end of each chapter, there's a summary of your decisions where you see how even innocuous choices can result in unexpected results.
The result is a unique way to experience this famous novel. The world is brought to life with over 200 handpainted backgrounds and animated characters. It's a slow and steady retelling of the novel, that creates both intrigue and involvement from the player.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked The Pillars of the Earth 14 months ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 10 months ago.
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Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Skill Level
12+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's a slow story that takes time to develop. Along with the mature themes you need the patience to get the most out of the experience and discover the depth of the narrative on offer here. If you have read Follett’s original book (or watched the TV adaptation) the enjoyment of reshaping key moments is also enhanced.
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Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
The Pillars of the Earth
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Game Details
Release Date: 15/08/2017, updated in 2023
Price: 90% off
Out Now: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 12+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Communication and Narrative
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On and Hand-Made