Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy (2017)

Developer: MAGES. Inc., 5pb., Experience Inc.
Publisher: NIS America, Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 118 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 24 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Navigating tight grid corridors with a party you've painstakingly customized, facing tough monster encounters in a mysterious sci-fi setting.

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What players say

Players praise the dual-class system and quality-of-life improvements over Operation Abyss, but are split on the heavy visual novel-style dialogue. The PC port has issues, including crashes on Steam Deck and clumsy UI that frustrates some. The story is considered confusing and repetitive even by fans.

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