The Library of Babel

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In "The Library of Babel," explore a world 20,000 years after humanity's extinction, now run by robots. Investigate a murder case in Babylon that leads you to a mysterious library, potentially sparking chaos in this orderly society. Immerse yourself in vast jungles, ancient temples, and interact with various cybernetic inhabitants in this thought-provoking adventure.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story9 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art direction and graphics that create an engaging atmosphere.
The world-building and story elements are intriguing, drawing players into a dystopian setting.
Puzzles and exploration aspects are enjoyable, providing a refreshing change from typical gameplay.

Controls are often unresponsive and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Stealth mechanics are shallow and repetitive, lacking depth and challenge.
Quality of life features, such as navigation aids and clearer objectives, are severely lacking, making progression tedious.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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10%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and engaging, while others describe it as shallow and lacking payoff. The quest progression is often criticized for being confusing, with essential side quests not clearly indicated, leading to frustration. Overall, while the visuals and atmosphere are praised, the narrative execution and pacing leave much to be desired.
- “I'm really liking the game, the art is beautiful and the story is gripping.”
- “The story is intriguing and keeps you interested.”
- “All of that said, I enjoyed all of the puzzles, the gameplay was decent when it wasn't frustrating, and the story was better than average.”
- “The story is hit or miss.”
- “On the one hand you've got amazing visuals, moody atmosphere, great character designs & wonderful ambient sounds, but on the other hand there's sluggish controls, bad pacing, shallow gameplay, and genuinely lacking story pay-off.”
- “Sometimes you have a main quest that literally skips 2 side quests that you had to do to progress, but the quest says nothing about them, so you stand like an idiot in front of the locked door.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
68%
18%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it boring and repetitive, particularly criticizing the sluggish controls and lack of engaging mechanics in both stealth and platforming sections. While some appreciated the puzzles and atmospheric elements, the overall experience is marred by frustrating navigation and a lack of meaningful gameplay evolution. Despite its artistic merits, the gameplay often feels shallow and fails to deliver a satisfying challenge, leaving players wanting more depth and variety.
- “I enjoyed all of the puzzles; the gameplay was decent when it wasn't frustrating, and the story was better than average.”
- “The stealth sections add a layer of tension to this overall very mysterious world. Things are not given to you straight away, which is a refreshing change given the current trends of assisted gameplay in other games.”
- “This game is a complete piece of art and a lovely tribute to classics like Flashback or Another World, with a cool twist using stealth mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is absolutely boring and repetitive.”
- “The strange jump mechanic where you end up hanging on ledges more often than actually making jumps is an odd choice.”
- “The guidance on where to go in this open world is pretty lacking, so there's lots of wandering about. This, combined with the sluggish and slow gameplay, makes many parts of the game feel like you're wasting time.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
27%
18%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive high praise for their stunning visuals, moody atmosphere, and unique art style reminiscent of comic books. While many players appreciate the beautiful character designs and immersive world-building, some express frustration with gameplay elements that detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the visual presentation remains a standout feature that captivates players.
- “Love the graphics, the puzzles, and just exploring.”
- “The best part of the game is the graphic style.”
- “Nice chilling game, beautiful art and graphic style.”
- “For the first 5 hours or so, I didn't have any big problems with the game. Yeah, it was a little repetitive, but the visuals and the world-building were interesting enough to keep going. I mean, the game is extremely pretty in some locations; I was just spamming that F12.”
- “Also, I kind of miss the manual edge grabbing from the genre. You know, like not going up, but manually going down. I really wish I could do that, even just for the visuals.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the quality of the soundtrack and sound effects. The dynamic music in the hub area stands out as a highlight, enhancing the exploration experience with effective sound cues.
- “The music and effects are also quite good.”
- “The music is alright, and I like the sound cues for exploring.”
- “The dynamic music in the hub is pretty great!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its stunning visuals, moody ambiance, and impressive character designs, complemented by immersive ambient sounds. However, this is undermined by sluggish controls, poor pacing, and a lack of narrative depth, particularly as the latter half shifts focus to frustrating platforming mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game features amazing visuals, a moody atmosphere, great character designs, and wonderful ambient sounds.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is visually impressive, featuring great character designs and a captivating atmosphere; however, it suffers from sluggish controls and poor pacing, leading to a lack of depth in the story and overall gameplay experience.
- “Very enjoyable game, I liked the character design and overall ambiance.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, despite the availability of fast travel once unlocked, as navigating the areas can still feel cumbersome.
- “There is fast travel (when you unlock it), but navigating the areas seems tedious at best.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”

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