Known for their point ‘n’ click adventure titles, Daedalic Entertainment are embarking on their most ambitious project yet – the three part interactive novel, Pillars of the Earth, the first part of which has launched today.
A video-game adaptation of the Ken Follett historic novel ‘Pillars of the Earth’, the game will tell the tale of three playable main characters during 12th Century England and how they play a part in the small town of Kingsbridge, amongst poverty, war and murder.
The monk, Philip, has been chosen as the prior of Kingsbridge’s abbey, while Jack, an architect, has been commissioned to build a cathedral in Kingsbridge. Further characters include Aliena who has to survive on her own following the incarceration and murder of their father, the Earl of Shiring. However, rivals to Phillip, bishop Waleran and William Hamleigh see Kingsbridge and its rise as a thorn in their flesh, and want to see the town burn to the ground.
21 chapters set across three books will tell the story found in the original 1000-page novel. Your decisions will influence and change events, as well as decide the fate of some of the characters in the game and with over 200 hand-painted backgrounds and an orchestral soundtrack, The Pillars of the Earth creates a dark, gloomy setting of 12th Century England.
£31.99 spent at the Xbox Games Store will see you granted access to The Pillars of the Earth, but for now you’ll be limited to Book 1: From the Ashes. Book 2: Sowing the Wind and Book 3: The Eye of the Storm will both be available soon and we’ll be sure to let you know when that time comes.
We’ve got a full review in the works too, so keep your eye out for that as well.
Game Description:
Based on Ken Follett’s world-bestseller, ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ retells the story of the village 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 dialogues. This interactive novel is released in three ‘books’, containing 7 chapters each. This season pass includes access to all three books, which will be automatically will be available as downloadable updates soon. 12th century, England: In a time of great poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and security for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Philip the monk becomes prior of the small abbey of Kingsbridge. At the same time, a boy called Jack is raised in the woods by his outlawed mother. His apprenticeship as a stonemason paves his way to become a gifted master builder. Together with the disgraced noblewoman Aliena, Jack and Philip begin the construction of one of the greatest cathedrals England will ever see. A full season of content spanning over 3 parts: Book 1: From the Ashes (available August 2017) Book 2: Sowing the Wind (available soon) Book 3: The Eye of the Storm (available soon) Features: – One of the most successful novels of all time, now adapted as a three-part videogame series – Change events from the novel and influence the fates of its characters – Follow an epic of war, conspiracies and romance spanning over 30 years – Three different playable characters: Jack the outsider, Aliena the noblewoman and Philip the monk – Brings the 12th century to life with over 200 handpainted backgrounds – Fully animated in a unique 2D style – Orchestral Soundtrack by the FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague – Full voice over in English and German, featuring Glen McCready as Philip, Naomi Sheldon as Aliena and Cody Molko and Alex Jordan as the young and adult Jack – With a special appearance by Ken Follett as the voice of the Cantor
