Pillars of Dust
In this retro-style RPG, Prince Carlton and pauper Gregg must make their separate ways through a mysterious land to learn their origins - and find some nuggets along the way.
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March 17, 2020
6 years and 139 days ago
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Positive35 reviews97.1%
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7 itemsAbout the Game
Step into the shoes of Prince Carlton and pauper Gregg as they make their separate ways through a forgotten kingdom. Guided by mysterious wise men, the two set out on adventures into the great unknown. Unbeknownst to each other, their paths run parallel.
With a variety of recruitable companions, countless secrets, and a non-linear character selection screen, no two runs of Pillars of Dust will be quite the same! Will you be the first to unlock the truths of Alluriga and get the coveted 100% completion?
- You choose the order! Play through each character's story in the order of your choosing
- Two main characters with intersecting storylines
- One-liners and puns galore
- Snappy RPG combat
- 8-bit style graphics and chiptunes
- Fast-paced gameplay - no grinding necessary
- Streamlined menus and inventory system
- Chicken nugget-based economy and collectible cheese
With a variety of recruitable companions, countless secrets, and a non-linear character selection screen, no two runs of Pillars of Dust will be quite the same! Will you be the first to unlock the truths of Alluriga and get the coveted 100% completion?
- You choose the order! Play through each character's story in the order of your choosing
- Two main characters with intersecting storylines
- One-liners and puns galore
- Snappy RPG combat
- 8-bit style graphics and chiptunes
- Fast-paced gameplay - no grinding necessary
- Streamlined menus and inventory system
- Chicken nugget-based economy and collectible cheese
