Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze

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Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze is a single player role playing game with fantasy, romance and mystery themes. It was developed by 红渊 and was released on March 13, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

2023/11/15 English subtitle is added! ------------------------------------------------------ You have been drawn into a game of racial survival, the 'Babel Cross'. Humans, Mekas, Spirits, Ghosts, Yaos, Beasts, Relics, Phantoms, and two unrevealed races, together explore the world within the book, climbing the mysterious Babel Tower. At the top of the tower, after passing through ten wor…

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Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

story22 positive mentions

The characters are well-written and endearing, contributing to a rich and engaging story.
The game features impressive world-building and a variety of intriguing puzzles that enhance the gameplay experience.
It offers a great value for its price, with full voice acting and multiple endings that keep players invested.

The English translation has some noticeable typos and can be a bit wonky at times, which may affect immersion.
Some players experienced minor bugs and issues with controls, particularly on Mac systems.
The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and a deeper exploration of its lore.

story
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The story is highly praised for its engaging plot and well-developed characters, with many players finding themselves deeply invested in the narrative and character interactions. While the world-building has some inconsistencies, the overall experience is described as captivating, with a mix of humor and emotional depth that encourages multiple playthroughs to fully appreciate the content. Players are excited about the potential for a sequel, highlighting the game's rich storytelling and character dynamics as standout features.
- “The story is super interesting and all of the characters have a lot of personality; it didn't feel like anyone was lacking.”
- “The story is amazing, the characters are all interesting, and the relationships between all of them are really fun to read.”
- “It was fun, the characters were all really interesting, and the story/lore of the game itself was very captivating and had me hooked to the point where I finished the game in basically one sitting of almost 8 hours, getting all the endings I could.”
- “The world-building is a little hazy, with rules and systems suddenly popping up in order to keep things moving (or to try and usher the story toward specific points/conclusions).”
- “You will need to play the game at least twice to get the full experience, and it is easy to miss big chunks of the game/plot/cast if you aren't trying to examine everything at every step of the story.”
- “The story focuses more on the antics of its characters, with the setting being a catalyst that keeps them moving forward.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's pixel art style is widely praised for its charm and quality, complemented by event illustrations for various endings and a captivating animated opening sequence. Reviewers highlight the overall aesthetic as "amazing," with well-executed artwork and music, contributing to a rich storytelling experience. While the graphics and art are considered near perfect, some players noted the game's brevity as a minor drawback.
- “The pixel art style is also very charming, and the game has event illustrations for all the endings (plus a couple more) and a cool animated opening sequence.”
- “Lovely game with amazing art and aesthetic!”
- “I personally love old school type RPG games and the art style is really lovely too.”
gameplay
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Players find the gameplay enjoyable, particularly appreciating the relationship mechanics that impact the story's endings. Many express a desire for extended playtime, indicating a strong engagement with the game's elements.
- “The story, characters, and gameplay are all enjoyable.”
- “I liked how the relationship mechanic played out and influenced the endings.”
- “I can easily enjoy another 3 hours of gameplay!”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with an awesome soundtrack that enhances the experience, particularly highlighted by the track "Daisy's." Reviewers appreciate the cohesive integration of music with the game's pixel art and voice acting, contributing to an overall engaging atmosphere.
- “Challenging puzzles and an awesome soundtrack, with my favorite being Daisy's.”
- “The artwork is good, the music is great, and there's almost complete voice acting.”
- “The game is fully voiced and has nice, cohesive pixel art and good music selections.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by organic character interactions and witty dialogues that consistently elicit laughter. Players appreciate the lovable cast, their hilarious antics, and the protagonist's ability to adopt a goofy demeanor, all of which contribute to a charming and entertaining experience. Overall, the game's humor is a standout feature that enhances its engaging narrative and character dynamics.
- “The character interactions and dialogues feel very organic and got me laughing throughout.”
- “Everything about this game is just extremely well done. Great artwork, a generous amount of dialogue choices, a cool protagonist that you can turn goofy at will, lovable characters, hilarious antics and chemistry between the cast, puzzles that are not too easy or difficult, a lot of hidden achievements, side quest tasks, and a variety of endings.”