Technobabylon

 PC
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 80
  3. Negative: 10 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. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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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