Babylon's Fall

About

Babylon's Fall is a co-op action RPG where you and up to three others battle through a towering fortress as warriors linked to ancient relics called Gideon Coffins. These devices let you wield two weapons at once and swap between four in combat creating dynamic attacks and defenses. The tower’s floors mix boss fights and loot runs with a focus on adapting your gear combinations to tackle new threats. The whole thing plays out in a painterly world that looks like a medieval oil canvas with bold brushstrokes and warm tones. The game’s art style and weapon system stand out most. The brushwork aesthetic gives environments a distinct texture while combat rewards mixing weapon types for unexpected effects. Early reviews noted the tower’s grind feels repetitive but the co-op and post-launch modes added free helped balance it. PlatinumGames’ polish is evident in the smooth mechanics but Square Enix’s publishing means it leans more toward mainstream RPG pacing.

Storyline

After the Babylonians perished, only their great tower “The Ziggurat” remained. Now a new empire has come to pillage its ruins and uncover its fabled treasures. Join forces with other Sentinels, unwilling subjects forcibly implanted with Gideon Coffin, relics that grant the few survivors unrivaled powers. Ascend to greatness as you climb the looming Tower of Babel and uncover its fabled treasures. Only by mastering the powers of your Gideon Coffin, will you unlock your true potential and become strong enough to survive the summit and uncover the secrets that await.