Tokyo Babel (2016)

Developer: propeller
Publisher: MangaGamer
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 92 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 26 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, narrative-heavy visual novel that feels like a somber theological pilgrimage through a decaying, mythic city.

atmosphericmelancholiccontemplativestory-drivenphilosophicalfolklore-inspiredvisually striking

What players say

Players call it a chuunibyou visual novel with breakneck pacing and flashy battles. The story places a Japanese high school in purgatory, and reviews split on whether the tone shifts between comedy and drama work. Some compare it to Fate/Stay Night, while others say the romance feels underdeveloped.

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