Cult of Babel
- October 17, 2022
- Menacing Aura Games
Get on Steam"Cult of Babel" is a roguelite, arena survival game where you play as a steampunk witch or wizard fighting to climb the Tower of Babel. With over 60 cards to collect and upgrade, the game offers unique builds and zany synergies to keep each run fresh. Quick sessions and unlockable card booster packs add to the replayability in this horde survival dungeon crawler.
Reviews
- The game features a unique deck-building mechanic and offers a refreshing take on the arena shooter genre, providing a distinct identity among similar titles.
- Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay, which create an enjoyable experience despite some balancing issues.
- The game has potential for replayability with diverse builds and synergies, making it appealing for fans of bullet-heaven games.
- The developer has abandoned the project, with no updates or communication for an extended period, leading to concerns about the game's future.
- Many players find the game frustratingly difficult without proper meta progression or guidance, resulting in a lack of enjoyment.
- Performance issues and crashes have been reported, detracting from the overall experience and leaving players feeling disappointed.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their crispness and vividness, enhancing the gameplay experience even during chaotic moments. The unique and refreshing aesthetic, particularly the tarot card designs and character visuals, sets the game apart from others in the genre, contributing to its charm and appeal.
“It also has crisp and vivid graphics that make it easy to keep up with the action while the screen is flooded.”
“The esoteric aesthetic is fun, the tarot cards are cool, and the flavor of each character's unique cards from their booster packs feels special.”
“Like, Rogue Genesys and Nomad Survival are top-tier spawn of the Vampire Survivor seed, but their aesthetic doesn't pop as much as VS's Castlevania vibes; 20 Minutes Till Dawn's Lovecraftian monochrome is still charmingly mundane in a classic indie way, packaged with a great game.”
“Like, Rogue Genesia and Nomad Survival are top-tier spawn of the Vampire Survivor seed, but their aesthetic doesn't pop as much as VS' Castlevania vibes. 20 Minutes Till Dawn's Lovecraftian monochrome is still charmingly mundane in a classic indie way, packaged with a great game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating it while others criticize the 'take damage and speed up' mechanic for negatively impacting character control and reliability. Overall, opinions on gameplay vary significantly among players.
“Nice gameplay.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“The 'take damage and speed up' mechanic is horrible; it just messes up your ability to control your character with any degree of reliability.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users initially reported crashes and performance issues, but these problems were resolved within 24 hours, leading to improved optimization.
“Edit: Performance issues fixed within 24 hours!”
“I had multiple good runs end in crashes due to bad performance issues.”
“Performance issues fixed before 24 hours!”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as nice, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“The music is absolutely fantastic!”
“I love the soundtrack; it really enhances the gaming experience.”
“The melodies are catchy and perfectly fit the game's atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's affordability and highlight its high replayability, noting that runs are quick and can be completed in a short time, encouraging repeated play.
“It's really cheap and offers endless replayability without taking too long to finish a run.”
“The game has so many different paths and choices that each playthrough feels unique.”
“I love how every time I play, I discover something new, making me want to jump back in.”
