# The Pillars of the Earth Game — Book one: From the Ashes

> Interactive novel based on Ken Follett's 'The Pillars of the Earth'. (iPhone/iPad app by Daedalic Entertainment GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pillars-of-the-earth-game/id1267287230 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daedalic Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/469359943)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 65 App Store ratings · 160 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 2.9 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Turkish
- Released: 2018-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pillars-of-the-earth-game/id1267287230/reviews.md

## What is The Pillars of the Earth Game?

Please note: This app requires iPhone 6s or better, iPad Air 2 or better or iPad Mini 4 or better. Older devices are not supported.

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. 

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.

Features:
- One of the most successful novels of all time
- 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
- With a special appearance by Ken Follett as the voice of the Cantor

## Key features

- Interactive novel adaptation
- Multiple playable characters
- Choice-driven narrative
- Historical 12th-century setting
- Handpainted backgrounds
- Animated 2D style
- Orchestral soundtrack

## What do users think of The Pillars of the Earth Game?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Immersive experience
- 👍 Captivating story and characters
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and atmosphere
- 🔊 Excellent voice acting and music

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unresponsive controls and touch issues
- ⏳ Slow gameplay and pacing
- 💰 Incomplete game, only first chapter available

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Controls freezing after app switch or notifications
- Crashes at certain story points
- Inability to save progress reliably

**Most requested features**

- Release of remaining book chapters
- Optimization for newer devices
- Addition of hint system or walkthrough

## Recent user reviews (10 of 160)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pillars-of-the-earth-game/id1267287230/reviews.md

### 1/5 — You will loose your purchased games from this dev shortly

*2025-02-25*

Developer doesn’t update its game for modern iOS and as a result you will loose your purchased products as it happen with mine games bought from this guys( a new beginning,Randal’s Monday etc

### 5/5 — Очень классная игра!

*2023-11-14*

Понравилось! Все здорово и атмосфера и озвучка и сама идея. Буду с нетерпением ждать следующие 2 части.

### 1/5 — Do not purchase this app!!!!!!

*2023-07-09*

I paid the $5 because I love the book series and thought it would be great fun to lose myself in a game placed in the same world/era. However, the demo mode/controls for iOS are so abysmal it’s unusable. After the character moves about 3 steps the game locks up and the character can go nowhere. I have tried endlessly to get troubleshooting assistance or a refund but nothing addresses this issue nor have I been able to locate contact info for Daedalus. So at least if you’re using an iPhone or iPad, run the other way. Do not throw your money away on this app. It is nowhere near the quality of Ken Follett’s masterpiece.

### 5/5 — Great, BUT

*2023-02-13, version 1.2*

When will the next part be available?

### 5/5 — Really enjoyed this game

*2022-10-27*

I enjoyed playing this game.
I was looking forward to a sequel but, after 3 years I am assuming one will not be forthcoming :(

### 5/5 — Когда же?

*2022-05-02*

Где продолжение?…

### 1/5 — Вылетает не начавшись

*2022-03-07*

Включаю, прохожу обучение - вылет, отказываюсь от обучения вижу мужик с костром копашится - вылет!!!! Денег разрабам занёс а в итоге какое то кидалово

### 4/5 — Стоит ли ждать?

*2021-10-06*

Прошёл с удовольствием, но, уважаемые разработчики, стоит ли ждать 2 и 3 часть этой истории на iOS? Или лучше пройти две части в steam?

### 5/5 — Продолжение

*2021-09-19*

Шикарная игра. 
Хочется, чтобы The Whispered World Special Edition и Deponia адаптировали, и перенесли на iPhone. 
Было бы круто. Без раздумий купил бы.

### 5/5 — Capolavoro incompiuto,PECCATO

*2021-07-31, version 1.2*

Il gioco è perfetto non si blocca ,il mai parlato in lingua originale rende era ancora più eroica la storia,musiche ottime, grafica bellissima

Gran  peccato che su iOS non vedremo mai gli altri due capitoli😢🤬

## Frequently asked questions about The Pillars of the Earth Game

### What is The Pillars of the Earth Game?

This is an interactive novel based on Ken Follett's world-bestselling book. It allows you to experience the story of Kingsbridge in a new way by playing as three different characters and making choices that influence the narrative. The game unfolds over three 'books' with multiple chapters.

### What are the main features of this app?

Key features include the ability to change events from the novel, influence character fates, follow an epic story spanning over 30 years, play as Jack, Aliena, and Philip, and immerse yourself in the 12th century with over 200 handpainted backgrounds and a unique 2D animation style. It also features an orchestral soundtrack.

### How much does The Pillars of the Earth Game cost?

The application is a paid app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### What devices are compatible with this app?

This app requires iPhone 6s or better, iPad Air 2 or better, or iPad Mini 4 or better. Older devices are not supported.

### What is the story about?

The game retells the story of the village of Kingsbridge in 12th-century England during a time of poverty and war. It focuses on the construction of a cathedral and the intertwined lives and destinies of Philip the monk, Jack the stonemason, and Aliena the noblewoman as they strive for survival and prosperity.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-11-15

Added technical iPhone X support
Added Metal 2 API support
Added menu link to privacy policy
Fixed interface problems with returning to a suspend app
Fixed video pausing behaviour
Fixed crashes with paused videos

### 1.1 — 2018-03-29

Added Turkish language subtitles

### 1.0 — 2018-03-28

No release notes.

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