7.0
Mystic Pillars is a story-driven puzzle game that has us distribute gems across a network of interconnected pillars to match a specific pattern.
Mystic Pillars: A Story-Based Puzzle Game
Holy Cow Productions · Mar 4, 2020
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Mystic Pillars is an original blend of intriguing puzzles and an immersive storyline set in Ancient India, providing you with a unique gameplay experience.
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- Mystic Pillars has an elegant Indian story woven into the game's puzzle design. At times the storyboards felt more like a barrier to getting to the next set of fun and engaging pillar puzzles. Even though a story-based puzzle game is a novel idea Mystic Pillars would stand strong on being just an outright "puzzle game". The simplicity of the controls also makes it an exceptional "travel game" via the Switch's undocked mode and touch screen support!
- A lot of the time, a good puzzler can be an opportunity to get a podcast on the go as you play, but the music here is very calming and worth listening to. There is a real synergy with the way the game is presented; everything is pulling in the right direction together to make a complete experience.
- 7.0Greatly influenced by Indian traditions, the narrative is rarely massively exciting – but is also never dull enough to skip through. You’ll want to know more about the character you play as (a mysterious traveller looking to solve a drought that has blighted the land – it’s perhaps no surprise that the titular pillars are involved), and it’s clearly been put together with a great deal of love.
- Mystic Pillars is a fun ride, even though it’s a bit too easy. It has a neat concept, beautiful visuals, and a nice background story. While I had fun with it, I don’t think playing it on a PC is the right choice. Its gameplay was designed with touchscreens in mind and its puzzles are best experienced in short bursts. If you really want to experience this game as it was meant to be, there are two options.
- 8.0A short but original puzzle game that comes as a low enough price that the lack of length is not an issue. A pleasant little experience that translates well from mobile to the Switch.
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