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Babel of Ystilia

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66%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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Babel of Ystilia is a single player role playing game. It was developed by sundalik and was released on April 2, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Babel of Ystilia combines tactical, turn-based gameplay of traditional roguelikes with fast-paced, minimalistic and intuitive combat where your movement and turn timings are the key to getting out of fights unscathed. Learn enemy patterns to outsmart them, loot equipment to create powerful synergies and slay the god to save the world of Ystilia from divine lunacy. Every enemy is a micro puzzle…

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  • The game features a clean and charming art style, with well-crafted enemy patterns and interesting item mechanics that create engaging synergies.
  • It offers a fair and rewarding challenge, encouraging players to think strategically about their moves while providing a satisfying gameplay loop.
  • The game is easy to recommend due to its solid design, quality of life features, and the ability to save and quit mid-run, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated players.
  • Some players may find the game length too short, leading to a desire for more content and replayability.
  • The game may not fully satisfy those looking for a traditional roguelike experience, as the builds and exploration feel somewhat limited.
  • There are minor control issues reported, such as difficulties in navigating the encyclopedia with a controller and examining equipment.
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features engaging item mechanics and abilities that create clever synergies without becoming overly complex, appealing to patient players. The well-crafted mechanics and distinct enemy patterns provide a challenging experience reminiscent of games like Sproggiwood and Crypt of the Necrodancer, albeit without rhythm-based constraints.

    • “Interesting item mechanics and abilities stack into clever synergies without getting fiddly.”
    • “The game mechanics and enemy patterns are well crafted and well thought out, so that the different enemies do feel distinct while staying engaging.”
    • “It feels like playing on the bard character with no rhythm mechanics in Necrodancer.”
    • “While there's no rhythm mechanic forcing you to make quick decisions, the enemy behavior is a bit more advanced to compensate, so there's still a decent amount of challenge present.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their clean and charming art style, which enhances the overall experience of the game. Players appreciate the clear and easily readable visuals that complement the engaging gameplay, alongside a variety of well-designed items and enemies. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's quality of life features and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The art style is clean and charming.”
    • “Nice art style, catchy music, great variety of items and enemies, fair but engaging boss fights, no glitches/bugs.”
    • “Clear and easily readable graphics.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability due to its classic roguelike mechanics, diverse levels with unique bosses and enemies, unlockable characters, and a wide array of itemization options, all of which encourage players to repeatedly engage in the gameplay loop.

    • “Besides the classic gameplay loop characteristic of traditional roguelikes, many further variations are built into the game, similar to how it is implemented in The Binding of Isaac. This adds to its replayability, from different levels with new bosses and enemies to unlockable characters, while its variety of itemization options keeps it fresh for the many attempts to strive upwards through the tower.”
    • “The game offers a wealth of content that encourages multiple playthroughs, with each run feeling unique due to the diverse combinations of items and character abilities available.”
    • “Replayability is a key feature, as every session presents new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down once you start.”
    • “The game lacks significant changes in each playthrough, making it feel repetitive after just a few runs.”
    • “While there are some unlockable characters, the core gameplay doesn't evolve enough to keep me coming back for more.”
    • “After a handful of attempts, I found myself losing interest due to the limited variety in levels and encounters.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for its catchiness and variety, drawing comparisons to "Crypt of the Necrodancer." Players appreciate that they can enjoy the soundtrack without the pressure of timed moves, enhancing the overall experience alongside the game's engaging art style and well-designed gameplay elements.

    • “Nice art style, catchy music, great variety of items and enemies, fair but engaging boss fights, no glitches/bugs.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “The audio quality is poor, which detracts from the overall atmosphere of the game.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its stability, with users noting a lack of glitches or bugs, which contributes to an overall smooth experience. The combination of appealing art, engaging music, and a diverse range of items and enemies further enhances its reliability during gameplay.

    • “Nice art style, catchy music, great variety of items and enemies, fair but engaging boss fights, no glitches or bugs.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, providing a seamless experience.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I never encountered any issues that disrupted my enjoyment.”
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Babel of Ystilia is a role playing game.

Babel of Ystilia is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Babel of Ystilia was released on April 2, 2025.

Babel of Ystilia was developed by sundalik.

Babel of Ystilia has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Babel of Ystilia is a single player game.

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