Overview

Number of Players
1 (Single Player)
Genre
Release Date

Switch eShop

  • US 3rd Jun 2021, $6.99
Official Site
nintendo.com

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About The Game

IMAGINATIVE EXPERIENCE

Mystic Pillars is an unique blend of intriguing puzzles and an immersive storyline set in Ancient India, providing you with an engaging gameplay experience.

HANDCRAFTED PUZZLES

The game is a reimagination of the Indian traditional board game - Ali Guli Mane or the Internationally known variant Mancala. Solve the 100 simple, handcrafted and unique math based spatial puzzles.

JOURNEY ACROSS A MYSTERY LANDSCAPE

Play as a mysterious traveller whose journey across the world lands you in the kingdom of Zampi. Resolve the drought plaguing the once-prosperous kingdom of Zampi by solving puzzles and destroying the magical pillars blocking the water.

STRIKING VISUALS

Highly stylized hand-drawn artwork and animated cutscenes lure you further into the journey as you move from one puzzle to the next.

UNCOVER THE TRUTH

Over the course of your journey, meet characters from the past and uncover events which led to the downfall of Zampi.

DISCOVERING THE PAST

The game is greatly influenced by the UNESCO World Heritage site Hampi, India and Indian tradition. Mystic Pillars is our effort to showcase the Indian culture and lesser known languages like Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Catalan etc. Experience the full game with Voice Over in an Indian Language “Kannada” or “English” like never before. The story is available in a total of 21 languages.

MAKING HEADLINES

Winner: Game Development World Championship (GDWC) 2020 Week 14

Official Selection: Indie Megabooth GDC Showcase 2020

Official Selection: BitSummit Gaiden 2020

Official Selection: Game Devs of Color Expo 2020

Official Selection: 43rd Asian American International Film Festival New York 2020

Official Showcase Unite India 2018

This Nintendo Switch version contains 25 completely refreshed puzzles.