Babylon's Fall

 PlayStation 5
User Score
2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 194 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 194
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 194
  3. Negative: 156 out of 194
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  1. Jms91
    Apr 3, 2022
    8
    Honestly, after reading the reviews I thought there was no way I could like this game. I was wrong!! I played the demo with a buddy and we had such a blast we went ahead and both bought it. This game was a lesson to me about not listening to the status quo when it comes to trying games out. I understand that this game isn’t polished in some areas, but I find it incredibly fun and hope theyHonestly, after reading the reviews I thought there was no way I could like this game. I was wrong!! I played the demo with a buddy and we had such a blast we went ahead and both bought it. This game was a lesson to me about not listening to the status quo when it comes to trying games out. I understand that this game isn’t polished in some areas, but I find it incredibly fun and hope they continue to support it.… Expand
  2. PressStart28
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    Let me start by saying, I love this game. I have over 35 hours into it and still coming back for more. I've beaten the main story and currently grinding out skirmishes and sieges to level up my gear (power level 95 currently).

    Let's start with the obvious and my agreement, this game is rough and a slog to get through in the first 4-5 hours. This isn't good when first impressions matter    Let me start by saying, I love this game. I have over 35 hours into it and still coming back for more. I've beaten the main story and currently grinding out skirmishes and sieges to level up my gear (power level 95 currently).

    Let's start with the obvious and my agreement, this game is rough and a slog to get through in the first 4-5 hours. This isn't good when first impressions matter and the demo on PlayStation limits you to basically the entire bad part of the game. Personally, my excitement and love for it came right after the demo. It really opens up and becomes more fun/rewarding after you finish the second cloister (or floor in other terms). The combat then picks up speed and allows you to combine with your other weapons to feel more satisfying. The game also sees you unlock new aspects of town and abilities all the way to the end of the story (another not good thing when you are trying to hook people to come back).

    As I stated above, my excitement grew fighting the third boss of the game. The boss fights from then on to the end were extremely fun to me. I also felt the story picked up at this point too. It still can be hit and miss, but nothing I felt put off by. I continue to log in daily to grind up and get ready for those more extreme fights like the recent duels update.

    Touching on the premium aspects, I don't think they are too over the top if you don't want to buy them. The prices are a bit excessive, but they don't impact weapons or your power level. They are strictly cosmetic based and to add a personal touch for yourself. So if that doesn't concern you, you can skip it. You can level up one level of the battle pass (which is free to everyone in season 1) by just doing the daily missions which can take under 45 minutes to complete. The weekly missions take a bit of extra time each day to complete, but not much longer.

    Platinum's biggest hurdle is getting over the negative thoughts already surrounding the game and making the early parts more fun/engaging. While I love this game and find parties to do my quests more often than not, this game will die quickly if they don't figure this out in updates. I look forward to the planned season 1 roadmap updates (more story, boss fights, Nier Automata collaboration), but I don't know how much love will get put into season 2 if the current sentiments remain.

    Took 2 points away because of the early portion slog and for the other issues I stated above.    … Expand
  3. jameswoo
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Having played the demo and the released version quite extensively, the demo does a poor job selling the game. The gameplay opens up and is more varied in the final game. The boss fights are epic and the rousing soundtrack is a highlight too
  4. Riemenschnitter
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    I don't know why nobody appreciate this Game. I think most of the people just played the demo. And unfortunately it is very limited, but believe me the full game has so much to offer.
    The graphics ? Ok due to the art experience it is not at everybody's choice but I appreciate the idea an love the art style Give the game a chance after some hours you will live it
  5. AlvoradaGames
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Babylon's Fall é literalmente uma obra de arte!
    Inovação em gráficos é para poucos que se arriscam.
  6. Shepard182
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    People who didn't actually play/herd mentality are going to kill a fun game.
  7. rockugun
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Es u poco raro, pudieron mejorar lo de las armas todo el tiempo me distrae tenerlas en la espalda y las graficas son muy pasadas de moda, pero fuera de eso divierte es platinum games.
  8. adamhughes89
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This game is epic. I love the PS3 style graphics. Really brings me back 20 years. Releasing this game alongside Elden Ring was a brilliant move.
  9. Maromba
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Gostei muito do game, tô jogando des do dia 28, gráficos não é grande coisa mas a gameplay é muito boa
  10. JackMcloed
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING
    IT'S THERE IF YOU WANT IT
    come on, Platinum deserves more respect than this. Just **** pretend that all the square required aspects of this game that are TOTALLY OPTIONAL aren't there and get over yourselves.
  11. Daniel__Drake
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Um jogo bem criativo, jogabilidade diferenciada e uma apresentação nova. No começo você fica perdido mais com o tempo vai ficando bom o jogo
  12. fabriciomn
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    BABYLON'S FALL is a brand new take on developer PlatinumGames' critically-acclaimed signature combat. In this cooperative action RPG, you take on the role of a Sentinel, once conscripted prisoners of the Empire who are granted unrivalled powers by a parasitic device implanted to their back: The “Gideon Coffin”. Team up with up to 3 fellow players to reclaim the Tower of Babel.
  13. Vincentzu1982
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Juegazo, GOTY !!!
    Great game, GOTY !!!

    The best game from Platinum games sincer Nier:Automata or Bayoneta 3. Great SONY PLAYSTATION. I want to play on PC !!!!
  14. Thepersian
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    This game is a goodone and its a good exclusive game for PlayStation brand and i like to play it
  15. Sonyernumber1
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Este juego es una maravilla de arte, ustedes que odian a la gran y magnifica PlayStation lo quieren hacer quedar mal, es un juego de gran historia, jubabilidad fluida y personajes fenomenales que nunca entenderán por que como ustedes aman las por....uerias de la competencia quieren hacer quedar mal a los exclusivos de PlayStation.
  16. Puh97
    Apr 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is in my opinion a game that keeps giving. At first the games fells simple and The story is the only thing that keept my intresset up. But after finished the main questline, and The 2nd main questline the games does a 180 and pours game technic after game technic at you. And The endgame grind has begun, the only negativ i can see here are The lack of people. But i quess people never gave the game a chanse. With a large community this game had been on my goty list for sure. For me it took about 80 hours to reach the endgame but i hade no rush but it can be done quicker.… Expand

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#29 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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41

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 43
  3. Negative: 25 out of 43
  1. Het Nieuwsblad
    May 11, 2022
    40
    Our expectations for Babylon's fall were sky high. A collaboration between legendary publisher Square Enix and developer PlatinumGames, a few years ago responsible for the masterful 'NieR: automata', that could only produce fireworks, right? Unfortunately, fireworks that end with a whimper.
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  2. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    35
    Babylon's Fall is a game that impresses by the fact that nothing in it works as it should. It's a boring title and marked by a series of problems. It ends up standing out as one of the worst games in a year full of great releases.
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  3. The Mako Reactor
    Apr 21, 2022
    55
    In its current state after a few updates, Babylon’s Fall is worth trying through the demo before you should consider picking it up on a discount. Until the team can overhaul the progression system to ensure most things aren't unlocked after a dozen hours of playing, Babylon's Fall likely will continue to lose players early on. There is definitely potential here and a lot of the bosses and areas are worth experiencing, but it is hard to recommend at even half price right now unless you click with the combat in the demo and want to see more.
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