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 beautiful graphics and a unique aesthetic that sets it apart from other titles in the genre.
- It offers a fresh take on the arena shooter genre with engaging gameplay mechanics and a variety of build options.
- Players have reported enjoyable moments and a strong foundation for potential future updates, indicating that the game has promise.
- The developer has abandoned the project, with no updates or communication for an extended period, leading to concerns about its future.
- Many players find the game frustratingly difficult, with unclear mechanics and a lack of guidance, making progression feel unachievable.
- There are significant performance issues and crashes reported, detracting from the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.
- 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 Genesia 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
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users praising it as enjoyable, while others criticize the 'take damage and speed up' mechanic for negatively impacting character control and reliability.
“The gameplay is really enjoyable and engaging.”
“I love the mechanics and how smooth the gameplay feels.”
“The gameplay offers a great balance of challenge and fun.”
“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 significant performance issues and crashes during gameplay, but these problems were resolved within 24 hours of the game's release, leading to improved optimization.
“The performance issues were 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 gameplay experience.”
“The melodies are catchy and memorable, making the game even more enjoyable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's affordability and its high replayability, noting that each run is quick, allowing for numerous playthroughs without a significant time commitment.
“It's really cheap and offers endless replayability without taking too long to finish a run.”
