Ken Follett's Pillars Of The Earth Nintendo Switch Review!

This is one of the most beautiful games I have played on Switch. A real love letter to Adventure games of old while being adapted from an incredible novel series. How does it hold up and will this one find its way in to your backlog? Let's find out! #KenFolletts #PillarsOfTheEarth #Switch #review
00:00 - Is it good though?
00:15 - Support SwitchUp If You want!
00:59 - Is there a story?
02:01 - Gameplay in detail
05:35 - Handheld
06:00 - Visuals, Performance & Audio
07:13 - Music sample
07:28 - Voice Sample
07:56 - How much!?
09:07 - More tea vicar?
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[@SwitchUpYt]

This has to be one of the most beatiful games I have played in a while! WOW! Mark

[@yis8fire]

I agree, the game visuals looks great

[@jordongee2347]

Samesies!

[@kaidorade1317]

Will this Videogame’s book foundation hold up these lofty pillars? Or will it come crashing down and transform into rubble? Let’s find out!

[@feeamerie5011]

I played this on ps4 a few years back and was blown away - glad the Switch version holds up - looks like it’s made for the OLED 🫶

[@esperago]

I know I'm in the Switch channel and that supporting this port is a good thing but I can't help but mention that this game is about $3.00 over on the PS4 eShop right now. Inflation gots me lookin for those deals.

[@NoodyDraws]

Thanks for this brilliant review! I was one of the animators on this game. Back when it first came out, it unfortunately was dismissed by most adventure gamers because it isn't your typical point and click adventure game. Not many people played it because of this, but we in the dev team really worked hard on making a beautiful game that is true to the books. So it is great to see it get a revival on the Switch! Thanks for spreading the word. We really appreciate it.

[@brycepeltz]

So glad it’s finished! I am a fan of the novels and played the game upon release and was so bummed it seemed forgotten.

[@themattylee]

Loved the novels and the television series, and this looks like a beautiful adaptation. Looking forward to giving it a try.

[@johnforkner]

I picked this up based on the Switch Up recommendation and have enjoyed it so much that I started reading the first book and intend to play the game alongside with reading. Menus are a bit clunky and buggy on Switch, but I’m still enjoying the game quite a lot. It’s an interesting sort of hybrid game: kind of a point-and-click visual novel.

[@brycepeltz]

Any idea if the iOS version was ever completed?

[@Whitewulf213]

This is one of the best animation and graphics ever!

[@Swaytekk]

The art direction for this game is on point. Clearly there is superb talent in this studio.

[@borstenpinsel]

Daedelic is awesome, they're behind the point and click adventures Deponia and Edna and Harvey. If you like good (sometimes hard) PnC with good (sometimes dark) humour, check them out. Recently got all 4 deponia games for 10 or 15 bucks on the Nintendo store (Edna and Harvey, I played on PC 10 years ago, also highly recommended)

[@Mr.Vetkoek]

You guys always pick the right games for a review! This is not the type of game I normally play but it looks soooo good. A 20/20 Soundtrack is also a big plus for playing this with headphone. I will need to try this.

[@franciscodelico]

Okay, this is a jaw dropper... What an amazing little game. I can't believe I didn't know about this at all. This is definitely going into the wishlist! Thank you for the video! Great review as always.

[@SwitchUpYt]

You’re welcome mate! Mark

[@progrok6926]

Bought this game on your recommendation and I absolutely love it. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventure games with choices. Reminds me a lot of the telltale walking dead games crossed with game of thrones. The art style is beautiful and the voice acting is top notch. More people should know about this game and all credit to the devs for such amazing work.

[@PenWinter]

Thank you so much for your kind words! (animator)

[@mydemon]

What a masterful performance of a review. You two, both separately and together, have have reached peak confidence, skill, and style. Your video are an absolute joy to listen to, incredibly entertaining, witty and cozy, all the helping us make an informed purchasing decision. Kudos to the both of you! I had chills listening to the end of this review!

[@bb-ut7kb]

I bought this for $2 because it was on sale and after watching this review I feel like I just committed robbery

[@Matthew7772005]

Loved the books and mini series so much. Very interested in this game.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh you’ll love this then! Mark

[@DjizeusCrayst]

I absolutely love this! A point and click game based on such a great story? Sign me up! And you gotta be the only channel taking the time to highlight such a gem, thank you!

[@brownian29]

This could be an animated series if they wanted, really beautiful art direction! Also the price point was spot on: I always appreciate that…

[@theirishgoodbye]

Wow it looks beautiful. I love the old point and click adventure style games with Broken Sword being one of my favorites. I'll add this to my list!

[@Flood520]

I've seen this before on other systems/storefronts, but I never paid much attention to it. I didn't realize what an expansive story it was. Cool!

[@senditkitecoaching]

As someone who vaguely remembers the story of the book, but also remember it being absolutely amazing, this will be a definite pickup for me. That art is fantastic 😍

[@Ben0001]

I played this on PS4 a few years ago. Absolutely loved it. Soo incredibly under rated.

[@DieselJT]

If this gets a physical release I will definitely be picking this up

[@grahamcollier4446]

Very much looking forward to this - looks fantastic, another great review dudes!

[@knightley_6779]

Ive read half of the book, and its up there for one of my favs of all time. Absolute beast of a story

[@SwitchUpYt]

Lovely stuff mate you’ll enjoy this then! Mark

[@wking8]

Finish it. It's great. The sequel is even better in my opinion, world without end. The third is not good, and the 4th is great again.

[@Talon18136]

Not only a book and game but also a mini series show as well that was done fantastically

[@Cascade0ne]

One of my favorite novels. This artwork looks amazing too!

[@Noway976]

Thats hilarious!! I’m reading the sequel right now “world without end” and I went on KZbin and saw this. Kingsbridge series is amazing

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh well - certainly one to add to the collection then! Mark

[@rlim1309]

I like the game play mechanics and the storyline. It will be interesting to see the novel pathways on this adventure style for this game. Thanks for your review and showcasing the mechanics.

[@strohhut_tufi]

2nd game I'm going to buy because of you're reviews in the last 3 months ❤ the other one was chained echoes, which I loved. Great video again :)

[@jimhenry9720]

I had no clue they made a game from his books!!! I’ve only read the first two in the series and they are both at the top of my reading list. Absolutely an amazing story and now I have to play this!

[@chrisapitz6089]

Hob’s Barrow has me hooked on point and click adventure games, a genre which I had never explored. I will definitely add this game to the wish list. I have been in love with the Medieval time period since a child.

[@jasmeralia]

I didn't realize this was on the Switch, I've been meaning to get into this. This art style reminds me a lot of the Banner Saga games, which I love. Thanks for this review! Going to snag this.

[@scottburnett6658]

I had no idea that this game existed and now I’m intrigued! I grew up on Broken Sword and Longest Journey, and adventure games like this always grab me! Thanks for showing this one, I’d have never known about it otherwise!

[@nate_thenotso_great]

Holy cow!! I thought the price would be more. There were a lot of beautiful hand drawn images and great audio.

[@Anni_ka]

The art style is gorgeous! And it looks like they are really honouring the original work. Thanks for the review!

[@Ser-Smiley]

Ah. There you are. I was looking for your comment on the last SwitchUp videos. Could not find them. I thought something had happened. Maybe too busy or something. 😅

[@Anni_ka]

@@Ser-Smiley Here I am, haha! Yeah, it's a mix of being busy and needing to take a break from watching every video immediately (and checking out comments) to simply save my wallet 😅 Even though I love them, they have lead to impulse purchases, and I really don't need any more of those at the moment 😬

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@Anni_ka haha! Yes. I totally understand. Watching these videos and reading the comments CAN make you want to impulse buy games. I totally get it. 😆

[@Anni_ka]

@@Ser-Smiley I still manage to be financially irresponsible on my own though - I just bought the Fire Emblem Engage special edition 😂 At least I got 50% off because I handed in two games I didn't play anymore 😅

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@Anni_ka 50% cheaper for a special edition is not bad though. A barjan!!

[@pheonix9372]

The soundscape is fantastic. I really love some Daedalic experiences so I am going to get this in future. Glad it was reviewed as I was looking into this and waiting for some input.

[@geek-morgue]

Fantastic. Quick off the mark with this guys, but I'd expect nothing less from Switch Up. Definitely added this to my wish list!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Cheers Morgan mate, I think you’ll enjoy this one! Mark

[@SiobhanR28]

Ohhh one I've not heard of! Thanks for always bringing awareness to so many games 😍

[@SwitchUpYt]

You're welcome - a real beauty this one! Mark

[@UrsulaPowers]

Thanks for the review! I just bought it!

[@SwitchUpYt]

That's great it's a lovely game

[@MrEffinBest]

Wow, I loved all of Ken Follett's novels. Pillars of the Earth and World Without End are the best. Can't believe someone decided to turn them into a game, and the game actually looks pretty good.

[@AjanM2501]

Adding to the wish list. Great review. Will get this on sale.

[@ruthurban1959]

Great review, I’ll definitely be getting this one!

[@wolfgangricklefs5781]

loved the tv series, love this type of game, will buy it Parallax scrolling is not new, it was used sinced the 1980s (at least on Amiga) but it never loses it's realistic feeling

[@jordongee2347]

Yes! This one really caught my eye with the art style when it was showcased before. Gorgeous game.

[@Ser-Smiley]

I not into this style of games. Buuut. This game's gorgeous artstyle makes me want to try it. 😋

[@jordongee2347]

​@@Ser-Smiley Same.

[@Monumentum616]

I've had this in my Steam library for years but never played it! Ironically, it might be a Switch review that gets me to finally give it a go! Great channel

[@Ser-Smiley]

Based on novel you say? And a good one at that? Interesting. I might want to read this book myself.😋

[@FurrySpatula]

Pillars of the earth is the first in 3 hefty books, plus a prequel book. They are solid period pieces.

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@FurrySpatula very interesting. Looks like i need to read them. Backlog of games and now back log of books! Oh my. 😅

[@icca871]

I’m thinking the same thing. Game and books are added to my ever growing list

[@Biggus__Dickus]

Will be adding this to the wishlist, thanks again for highlighting another hidden gem.

[@darkwale9717]

While this isn't my type of game, the art direction they took for it is fantastic, and make me kinda wanna give it a go.

[@ShMartinJo]

It' on a big sale now. I'm definitely giving it a go because of this

[@four2nothin]

I had no idea this was even a game! Loved the books! Will have to check this out!

[@PenWinter]

Seeing a review for it gives me nostalgia from the production days.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Such incredible work well done! Mark

[@PenWinter]

@@SwitchUpYt Thank you so much!

[@Theprince32]

This looks absolutely amazing! I would love to play this however I’m completely sucked in by octopath traveller 2, will definitely revisit in the future

[@ifxman]

I love games like this, just found it on the shop for $1.99usd. Awesome review. Can't wait to play it, it's downloading as I'm typing haha. Cheers!

[@Ray__E]

I never heard of this series before. I'm a big fan of a lot of Telltale games. This looks really engaging. The art style looks like you're playing an animated movie. Definitely will check this out when I get the chance

[@cluelessbushcraft]

I just got the game for like $2 bucks on sale. Im so happy. And used points so i didnt really pay for it i guess. Its good so far.

[@meertjedebest]

I am so excited for this one 😍😍 within now and two months I will finally able to buy a switch and I can’t wait to wind down and relax with games like this!❤

[@Christophoronomicon]

This looks indeed like a gorgeous game! Unfortunately I'd never heard of the book series until today, so no idea if it would be for me. I don't think so: it's not a period of history I'm especially interested in, and not quite what I look for in terms of escapism. But it does look beautiful, like a high-budget animated film. Great to see this kind of games also on the Switch!

[@TheSevenFaces3]

I just finished this book! Great read

[@jack_knife-1478]

I played this on ps4 a while ago and loved it! The art style is lovely.

[@The_Gnome_Chomskee]

I loved this book when I read it a decade or so ago. I might have to check this out as well…

[@nightfall22]

This looks superb!! 😮 I have the clear Hyperion controller. LOVE it

[@nickburkhardt3229]

This game wasn't even on my radar it looks amazing. Thanks guys

[@hindsightdocumentary8351]

Looks good to me! Going to the wishlist

[@knightengalex]

Thanks for the review. Didn't know about this game and looks amazing for the oled 😁. Definitely going to give this a try.

[@ppbunt]

This is one for the wishlist! Daedalic games tend to go on (deep) sales very often.

[@Drstrange3000]

I got this on a really deep sale on the Epic store. Definitely worth it.

[@supertavio2]

Still sad about what happened to Daedalic :(

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

Makes me think of Broken Sword 5 and Yesterday Origins even more. Both very good games.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Love the Broken Sword series this is more Broken Sword 2 . Great games! Mark

[@lewisramsden6639]

Never heard of this but now I really want to try it

[@moi-moirodriguez9689]

This Game look's and Sound's Great! I do like a Very Story Driven Game sometimes...haven't read the Novel though...

[@mrcombustiblelemon2902]

Looks like an amazing game! Although I was more of a Lucasarts fan than a Sierra fan, because of the exact same thing you said about the lethal choices.

[@Bendaak]

Excellent review. I immediately purchased the game after watching it!

[@FurrySpatula]

I have to say, although underpowered by today's standards of home consoles, the switch has amazing art design and still can manage visually stunning games. Cue all the angry people in the comments 😜

[@SwitchUpYt]

You’re right - art > power. Mark

[@kaimargonar]

I didn't even know this game existed until now. My favourite book!

[@mryanik0]

Agreed, that looks great. Add to the ever expanding list

[@Perpetuousdreamer92]

Very intrigued now

[@n057828]

Keep it up all the way from down under the poms do the best reviews no question ❤

[@mikeuk666]

Beautiful

[@davidhall2018]

I've been looking forward to this and was, quite honestly, expecting to be disappointed. Given your review though, this looks like it won't be the case. Which definitely does NOT leave me disappointed!

[@SillyPlanet92]

Holy shit. I love this book series!

[@Lunesworld]

This game doesn't get enough love! I played it on the PC and loved every second. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@Hydetoo050]

looks amazing

[@DragonHeart613]

I love the Starz miniseries starring Eddie Redmayne (Fantastic Beasts, My Week with Marilyn), Hayley Atwell (The MCU, Howards End), Matthew MacFadyen (Pride & Prejudice, Succession, Howards End) & Ian McShane (Deadwood, Pirates of The Caribbean 4) and than I read the book & totally loved it too. I never thought that someone would actually turn Pillars of The Earth into a game. Definitely gonna check it out.

[@viewtifuljon8105]

There is also a board game published by Kosmo which is regarded as a masterpiece. Seems the series can do no wrong.

[@josecardona839]

played 2 books but didn't finish it, I thought it was amazing back then, definitely gonna buy it now to complete it.

[@mariovj1764]

I haven't read this books yet, so if I play it it will be better after of before the reading I would love to see more of this game base on novels

[@toryshropshire543]

I’m gonna have to check this one out loved the books

[@benwilliams5760]

That...looks...stunning.

[@Nedwig747]

Watching this review makes me wish I actually enjoyed playing point and click adventure games. I've tried a couple and typically bounce off them. But this one does look really cool!

[@aliens4582]

Loving that this has come to Switch

[@TomMannCenturia]

Definite purchase for me, I like Daedalic games anyway.

[@SwitchUpYt]

It’s really nice! Mark

[@mvm8397]

A physical copy of this one would look great next to my physical of Joe Dever's Lone Wolf 🤞

[@JudeMichaelPeterson]

This game looks beautiful, like a painting. I'm very intrigued.

[@ty_sylicus]

Cool that they are making games in this genre these days.

[@jaydig2]

It is quite beautiful. It's always great when a company takes the time to give a polished and worthy product

[@czlowiek-man]

The graphic is emazing!

[@lambrettaking472]

This will definitely be on my wishlist,when I have finished Octopath Traveler2 and Metroid Prime Remastered another great review.

[@ryanwilliamson8622]

Looks GREAT! Not sure if it’s my cup of tea at full price…but nonetheless, adding to my wishlist for a sale update. Thanks for the review 🙌

[@esperago]

Do you have a PS4? It's $3 USD right now in their eshop

[@ryanwilliamson8622]

@@esperago Dang!!! I do, but it’s been a dust collector for a really long time. Not really worth the $60 trade-in value to those crooks at GameStop, so guess it’ll remain my dedicated DVD player…if I can even still find the ones I still have floating around 😳 Maybe I’ll check the M$ eShop 🤔 I’ve converted. Thanks for the tip!

[@r_apt_ure]

I never read the books but now I'm really interested in checking them out. I'll have to put this on my wishlist and maybe they'll get a sale by the time I've read them.

[@MariusMoonbeam]

They’re really amazing books! Ken Follet is a master at historical fiction and he has a ton of experience with the genre. I read his Century series first then Kingsbridge series and they’re all great books. Highly recommend

[@presc13nt]

Wow. Interesting game. So thought I'd look it up. Couldn't find the Switch version (physical). So looked for the PS4 version and saw it was only 3 euros right now in the PS Store. That's a steal !

[@Becktastic01]

This looks really good, and you mentioned handheld. As an awkward attempt at segue, could I humbly request you fellas maybe consider covering the best games for handheld play only? I have a switch lite, not a full switch. I was just wondering if you guys have any ideas for games for me. And do you think i could play this particular game heldheld only?

[@Flashbry]

Looks very cool 😎 Plenty of life left in the old switch yet!

[@tdotran]

This game looks beautiful. Man!

[@Rubango]

I love the book, interested to see how to work as a game

[@petertaylorarts]

Having read and loved the book and TV show I can't wait to play this

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh wow you’ll love it then mate! Mark

[@petertaylorarts]

@@SwitchUpYt totally. Can't wait mate. Glad you guys reviewed it!

[@erikl6988]

This looks incredible

[@GenerusCrow]

Haven't heard anything about this one, but it looks interesting. The visuals are certainly impressive, and the video definitely makes it sound like one to watch for. I would just have to convince my wallet/backlog...

[@Dhamma_Nomad]

I’m in! Gives me Broken Sword vibes.

[@Akihito_Kanbara]

I've been using the Nyxi Hyperion joycons for a few months now. They're the only joycons I've ever used that I don't hate. They feel perfect in the hand. The buttons are all nice, especially the triggers. My ONLY con with them is that they reset your rgb settings when the console goes to sleep. I personally turn the rbg off because its distracting, but I have to turn them off every time I get the Switch out. Overall 9/10. Definitely get them if you're in the market for new joycons.

[@bovineox1111]

Such a random game to make, from such a fantastic series of stories.