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A Guidebook of Babel is Now Available

By Xueyang
Aug. 3, 2023 updated 10:59

Exciting news for gamers and adventure enthusiasts! A Guidebook of Babel, a captivating story-adventure game, has been released during the Nintendo Indie World showcase in 2022. This game takes players on a thrilling journey through the afterlife, where they have the power to rewrite the past and alter future events.

Set in the mysterious realm of Babel, players find themselves on a strange rebirth adventure after death. The crew of Babel utilizes a Memory Extractor to erase the memories of passengers before launching them into the afterlife using the cloud cannon. While many passengers express regret about not being able to bid farewell to their past, the crew's primary focus is to collect memories as fuel.

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A Guidebook of Babel offers an absorbing storyline and mind-boggling puzzles for players to enjoy. Divided into four chapters, players must travel back in time, subtly rewrite history, and trigger the butterfly effect to solve hidden puzzles and shape the future of Babel.

Exploration is a key aspect of the game, as players navigate through various locations such as the drenched deck, bustling Central Station, busy Memory Factory, and the eerie Giant Boiler. Along the way, players will encounter panic-stricken humans, resilient crew members, and encounter unprecedented instruments and strange creatures.

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The game requires players to assist trapped characters in overcoming their difficulties. From escaping the Interrogation Room to collecting the Stonehearth Crab Egg and locating mysterious signal sources, players must rely on their wit and problem-solving skills rather than brute force. Fortunately, the ability to travel back in time enables players to discover the events that led to their predicaments. Armed with a pen, players can rewrite crucial events, triggering a butterfly effect that alters the course of the plot and reverses the characters' current situations.

For those feeling lost, a helpful notebook is available to guide players through the process of assembling evidence and forming a comprehensive reasoning chain. This tool will prove invaluable in navigating the intricate web of the game's puzzles.

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A Guidebook of Babel weaves together the fates of its characters into a tragicomedy about separation. From a pilot stranded in a monsoon to a head chef concerned about the canned food supply, a swimming team captain chasing fugitives, and even a poor circus clown searching for his daughter, the destinies of these characters intertwine to create a captivating narrative.

With its unique blend of cute and funny, retro and cartoon aesthetics, Babel promises an unforgettable adventure. So grab your boat ticket, step onto the deck, and prepare to immerse yourself in the carnival-like atmosphere of A Guidebook of Babel.