Babylon's Fall Review-In-Progress: Intense Combat That Lacks Variety

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Developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix, Babylon's Fall is an action RPG that focuses on stylish combat. The premise of the campaign in Babylon's Fall is to move through each Cloister of the tower alongside a group of fighters to reach the top while eliminating threats along the way. Although there's some variety in enemies and environments, a lot of Babylon's Fall feels the same, making it a bit repetitive over time.

In the opening sequence of Babylon's Fall, a Gideon Coffin is attached to each potential Sentinel. This powerful item hones Sentinel abilities, but it can also change or kill the host if they aren't strong enough. Gideon Coffins allow Sentinels to perform spectral attacks using various weapons including a heavy-hitting hammer or quick-slashing sword. There are a few different weapon types to choose from, and each one can be equipped to perform light, heavy, or spectral attacks.

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There are three Sentinel factions to choose from at the start of Babylon's Fall. Huysian Sentinels start with a sword, Agavian Sentinels have a hammer, and a bow is the weapon of choice for the Geleilion faction. Although each faction has a set starting weapon, all three Sentinel types can use any of the available weapons in the game. After choosing a faction, there are a few character customization options such as hairstyle and color or body paint. The customizations are initially limited, but more options can be unlocked later in Babylon's Fall.

Combat is the main focus in Babylon's Fall as there isn't much else to the game than fighting hordes of enemies through similarly laid out levels. Each quest in the story, aside from boss levels,