Technobabylon

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 80
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  1. Matseb2611
    Jul 13, 2015
    7
    Here's my breakdown for the game:

    The cyberpunk setting the game has is amazing. I could really connect with the characters. Their motivations were clear, and the decisions they faced were well-executed. The whole story was put together well and kept the intrigue going, apart from maybe the big plot twist, which I saw coming from a mile away, and when it was revealed, it only left me    Here's my breakdown for the game:

    The cyberpunk setting the game has is amazing. I could really connect with the characters. Their motivations were clear, and the decisions they faced were well-executed. The whole story was put together well and kept the intrigue going, apart from maybe the big plot twist, which I saw coming from a mile away, and when it was revealed, it only left me disappointed that there wasn't more to it than what I already figured out.

    I also really like the old-school pixelated art style. The art is beautiful. Most notable were the character portraits. Brilliant artwork. The voice acting was also really well done.

    So, a great story, beautiful art, and solid voice acting. What's the catch? Well, just like most point and click games, this game suffers from convoluted puzzles that often make no logical sense, and at times even require you to have the knowledge of how things in the game's fictional setting work, like wetware or trance. Don't get me wrong - some of the puzzles were fun and executed well, but many others require you to have a walkthrough on hand, especially in the last two chapters. It just horribly breaks the pace of the story.

    The game also offers some choices. It was a great touch, though many don't seem to make much of a difference to the story. I was especially annoyed by the ending, which felt like a false choice (for spoilers sake I'll say no more).

    So to conclude, although I enjoyed a lot of parts of the game, it left me feeling disappointed. If you don't mind the outlandish puzzles that will force you to consult a walkthrough, then by all means, get the game. Otherwise, eh, just watch the story on Youtube or something.    … Expand
  2. Give_em_hell
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    Certainly one of the best point&click adventure games of all time. Great story, deep, interesting characters, immersive artwork, simple gameplay. It's a masterpiece. If you like futuristic adventure games, just buy it.
  3. MancombSeepgood
    Jun 3, 2015
    8
    A solid point and click adventure, with engaging plot and characters, that sometimes gets bogged down in cyberpunk tropes. Sections in the middle of the game don't quite live up to the otherwise consistently strong writing, and some puzzles seem a bit contrived, but overall I quite enjoyed it.

    The pixel art is a net negative for me, but you do get used to it after a while. From a    A solid point and click adventure, with engaging plot and characters, that sometimes gets bogged down in cyberpunk tropes. Sections in the middle of the game don't quite live up to the otherwise consistently strong writing, and some puzzles seem a bit contrived, but overall I quite enjoyed it.

    The pixel art is a net negative for me, but you do get used to it after a while. From a distance, the pixel backgrounds are quite well done.    … Expand
  4. PropellerScar
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    As someone who got turned off of adventure games ages ago, this game did a great job of reminding me what they can achieve. The writing has some really interesting ideas and the puzzles were tricky but never made me use a walkthrough, which might be a first for an adventure game. Great game.
  5. billymathews
    May 23, 2015
    7
    This game is good. Unfortunately only good. Cyberpunk settings are definitely growing more and more popular, but in this case they are just enhancing the overall experience, without adding much depth to the story. Gameplay-wise we have here the usual adventure game with quite limited exploration. Puzzles are contained mostly to one area, hence the simplicity. Story itself is ratherThis game is good. Unfortunately only good. Cyberpunk settings are definitely growing more and more popular, but in this case they are just enhancing the overall experience, without adding much depth to the story. Gameplay-wise we have here the usual adventure game with quite limited exploration. Puzzles are contained mostly to one area, hence the simplicity. Story itself is rather cinematic and characters seem to be rich enough, however their motivations are hard to grasp. And if anybody asks, there is way better adventure game set in the cyberpunk world - Gemini Rue.… Expand
  6. theNILE
    Nov 10, 2015
    0
    Breaks. Dialogue when I check Baxter's body doesn't appear, making it impossible to leave the room... And the music level keeps resetting, what is up with that?
  7. Sjalka
    May 26, 2015
    8
    Like the Blackwell series - this is a game i instantly like. Although i am still not a fan of those low resolution pixel-arty graphics - they are done well enough. The story is nice and the setting works well - along with a few surprisingly creative ideas regarding the whole dystopian future concept.

    I was not too fond of some of the voice acting - which was almost perfect in the    Like the Blackwell series - this is a game i instantly like. Although i am still not a fan of those low resolution pixel-arty graphics - they are done well enough. The story is nice and the setting works well - along with a few surprisingly creative ideas regarding the whole dystopian future concept.

    I was not too fond of some of the voice acting - which was almost perfect in the Blackwell series. (sorry - i keep comparing to Blackwell because the games are so similar in style - due to both being by Wadjet Eye) - but it is nothing to really ruin the atmosphere.

    Like the Blackwell story - this is rather story-driven than puzzle focused. which is a good thing. - It means that puzzles won t get in the way of the storytelling too much. For seasoned point & click adventure players the puzzles are pretty much on the easy side.

    An easy 8/10    … Expand
  8. theponcho
    Apr 5, 2016
    10
    I played this game with my girlfriend. Both her and I have played a lot of point and click games, and we agree this is one of the best, both puzzle and story wise.
  9. StaticSpine
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    A great point-n-click adventure game in a Cyberpunk setting with decent story, several playable characters and fairly logical puzzles. If you liked other WadjetEye games, consider buying this or at least trying the demo on Steam.
  10. SenshudoTV
    Oct 1, 2015
    9
    “Solid puzzles, beautiful level design, decent voice acting and a constantly intriguing plot make Technobabylon an adventure well worth embarking on.”
    Technobabylon is definitely a game for fans of the genre. If you’re looking for non-stop action and intense gameplay then you won’t find it here. But chances are, unless you’re a Victorian time traveller who has never played a computer game    “Solid puzzles, beautiful level design, decent voice acting and a constantly intriguing plot make Technobabylon an adventure well worth embarking on.”
    Technobabylon is definitely a game for fans of the genre. If you’re looking for non-stop action and intense gameplay then you won’t find it here. But chances are, unless you’re a Victorian time traveller who has never played a computer game before, you already knew that. Solid puzzles, beautiful level design, decent voice acting and a constantly intriguing plot make Technobabylon an adventure well worth embarking on and at just $14.99/£10.99, despite being a little on the short side, it is also an adventure which won’t break your wallet.    … Expand
  11. TenchuuKhan
    Sep 24, 2015
    8
    Very polished point and click with an original story and great voice acting.
    Typical Wadjet Eyes game therefore.
    Playtime: 28 hours (though I had it open in the background a lot so scratch some 5 hours from that) The story revolves around playing 3 different characters with interconnecting stories. Unlike Resonance though it doens't get super complicated with different locations and    Very polished point and click with an original story and great voice acting.
    Typical Wadjet Eyes game therefore.

    Playtime: 28 hours (though I had it open in the background a lot so scratch some 5 hours from that)

    The story revolves around playing 3 different characters with interconnecting stories. Unlike Resonance though it doens't get super complicated with different locations and what not.
    The game is pretty much doing sections with some good puzzles, nothing too cryptic really but what can set you back a lot is that occasionally it doesn't really tell you what to do. You gotta run around then asking people or going into the trance (virtual reality) to get that info.

    While it has a good balance between talk and actually doing stuff I sometimes felt like the dialogues were too dry and boring.
    The setting is also pretty serious all the time and there's hardly fun moments. The most memorable thing is probably the kitchen that serves human flesh... legally.

    All in all the game is very polished and nicely executed.
    It's just that something, and I couldn't even say what it is, is missing that would make it a great game.

    It's really good though and I'd quite recommend it - especially since it's only 15 bucks.    … Expand
  12. lac61087
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    If you liked Gemini Rue and Resonance to a lesser extent you will enjoy Technobabylon, we simply need more games like this on PC, great setting, great story that makes you ask questions of your own existence and the people behind the scenes running the show, like the part about corrupt news media. I will admit there are some puzzles that defy logic and understanding but there areIf you liked Gemini Rue and Resonance to a lesser extent you will enjoy Technobabylon, we simply need more games like this on PC, great setting, great story that makes you ask questions of your own existence and the people behind the scenes running the show, like the part about corrupt news media. I will admit there are some puzzles that defy logic and understanding but there are walkthroughs for those situations ;) technobabylon is simply an enjoyable point & click cyberpunk adventure game with a believable story and Characters that you can always relate to in some form, it is a nice break from all the brain numbing triple A pew pew shooter games we seem to be drowning in these days, i simply want more games like this on PC, plus Technobabylon has the Wadjet Eye Games stamp of point & click approval :D

    Buy it, if you enjoy Cyberpunk themes and point & click games you will not be dissapointed.

    GG Technocrat Games

    8/10

    **This review was taken from my Steam review**    … Expand
  13. M3ta
    Dec 6, 2020
    9
    A fun point and click game, in a cyberpunk setting, with humour, good but not impossible puzzles, well-written characters with good voice acting, and a plot that is certainly interesting (not too sure if it entirely makes sense, but maybe there's some deliberate ambiguity.)
  14. Archound
    Dec 31, 2018
    7
    Good point and click game, but there are better. The setting is fairly good, but the main character is not particulary likable. He is just too dull. Big minus due to the last puzzle, the game introduces new mechanics out of nowhere and does not explain it.
  15. garygreen
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    the best game i play,the good writting make the story verry emotional and great
  16. Awanka
    Apr 22, 2022
    6
    Middling point and click adventure game set in a post-humanish future. The story and futuristic elements of the game-world are nothing ground-breaking. In fact, it's pretty much a bunch of sci-fi tropes strung together. There's nothing wrong with the game, but nothing really stood out either, other than a case involving a sex-bot which was pretty interesting. There is also anMiddling point and click adventure game set in a post-humanish future. The story and futuristic elements of the game-world are nothing ground-breaking. In fact, it's pretty much a bunch of sci-fi tropes strung together. There's nothing wrong with the game, but nothing really stood out either, other than a case involving a sex-bot which was pretty interesting. There is also an implementation of an immersive future internet called "Trance" which is pretty good.… Expand

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#43 Best PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. PCWorld
    Jan 20, 2016
    70
    Technobabylon's cyberpunk world isn't groundbreaking, but there's still plenty to love in this point-and-click adventure.
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  2. GameCritics
    Oct 7, 2015
    80
    Despite my issues with the story, Technobabylon remains an exceptional game. Its clever puzzles, complex characters, and unique setting make it a gem that stands out as a welcome change from more gritty, nihilistic cyberpunk stories.
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  3. RPG Fan
    Sep 18, 2015
    90
    A must-have for any fans of cyberpunk, point and click, and/or great storytelling.
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