The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett dropped on Switch this week, and we have a new round of gameplay. Fans can take a closer look at the visual novel on the Nintendo console.
Here’s a preview of the title:
Based on Ken Follett’s worldwide bestseller, ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ tells the story of the town of Kingsbridge in a whole new interactive way. Play as Jack, Aliena and Philip and change the events of the book through exploration, decision making and dialogue.
In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Philippe le Moine becomes prior of the small abbey of Kingsbridge. At the same time, a boy named Jack is being raised in the woods by his outlaw mother. His apprenticeship as a mason enabled him to become a talented master builder. Along with the disgraced noblewoman Aliena, Jack and Philip begin construction of one of the greatest cathedrals England has ever seen.
main characteristics
– One of the most successful novels of all time, now adapted as a three-part video game series.
– Change the events of the novel and influence the fate of its characters.
– Follow an epic of war, conspiracy and romance that spans over 30 years.
– Three different playable characters: Jack the Stranger, Aliena the Noble and Philip the Monk
– Bring the 12th century to life with over 200 hand painted backgrounds
– Fully animated in a unique 2D style
– Orchestral soundtrack by the FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague
– Full voice-over in English and German, with Glen McCready as Philip, Naomi Sheldon as Aliena, and Cody Molko and Alex Jordan as young and adult Jack.
– With a special appearance by Ken Follett as the voice of the Cantor
Check out The Pillars of the Earth gameplay on Switch below.
Pillars of the Earth can be purchased from the Switch eShop. It can be played in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish or Traditional Chinese.