Pillars of Dust

About

Pillars of Dust is a throwback RPG with turn-based strategy and dual protagonists. Prince Carlton and Gregg navigate a crumbling fantasy world on parallel paths, uncovering secrets and hoarding loot. Each character has distinct skills and story beats, though the split-screen design keeps their journeys visually linked. Combat mixes grid-based positioning with inventory management, while exploration rewards hidden caches and lore scraps. The retro pixel art and chiptune soundtrack amplify the old-school vibe without feeling outdated. Community reviews highlight the game's clever pacing and layered storytelling. With a 82% Metacritic score, players praise the way environmental clues tie both characters' arcs together. The Switch port makes it easy to queue up sessions between dungeon crawls. Strategy fans will appreciate the resource constraints and branching decisions, even if the world feels a little cramped compared to modern RPGs.