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Ken Follett's The Pillars Of The Earth: Book 1 - From the Ashes

Daedalic Entertainment · Aug 15, 2017

PC · PS4 · Xbox One

Mature

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12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. A game in three parts based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 8.1 (13 critics) · Gamer 9.3

8.3

PlayStation 4

Critic 7.6 (8 critics) · Gamer 8.7

7.9

Xbox One

Critic 7.7 (7 critics) · No ratings yet

Critic reviews

  • PC Gamer

    Andy Kelly · Apr 17, 2018

    8.0
    Nothing else on PC tells a story quite like this, and although it will be a hard sell for some, the slow pace is worth persevering with if you value storytelling above all. Sometimes it slows to the point of dullness and interaction is limited at best, but I loved immersing myself in this evocative medieval world.
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  • Hardcore Gamer

    Jason Bohn · Aug 26, 2017

    8.0
    While the slow movement speed drags things out, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth is a must-play for anyone wanting a game to tell a narrative that doesn’t talk down to the player. Think Masterpiece Theater instead of Guardians of the Galaxy. Both are interesting in a different way, but The Pillars of the Earth engages with players in a way that one would not expect from the medium, even at this point in time.
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  • GameSpew

    Kim · Aug 24, 2017

    9.0
    I can’t recommend The Pillars of the Earth highly enough. Beautiful artwork combined with a deep and rich story make for a compelling experience, and I’m eager for book two of the game to release so I can get stuck back in.
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  • Dual Shockers

    Jordan Loeffler · Aug 24, 2017

    7.0
    Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth Book 1 is successful at bringing the epic 12th Century story to a new audience, albeit with a few missteps. The title finds pacing issues in its story and gameplay early and the cadence of its dialogue regularly drags down the overall rhythm, but it brings more than expected in both interactivity and style.
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  • COGconnected

    Nicholas Plouffe · Aug 21, 2017

    8.0
    So far, Part 1 has been an interesting story that promises more. The characters are worth investing in, and the puzzles are good enough to break apart gameplay but simple enough to not become a roadblock. Even those brand new to video games shouldn’t have much difficulty with this experience, and fans of the book should give it a shot, regardless of gaming expertise.
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  • GameSpot

    Blake Hester · Aug 17, 2017

    7.0
    The Pillars of the Earth will reward your patience with the beginning of what appears to be a fascinating tale.
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