Technobabylon vs Voodoo Detective
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Technobabylon
Explore a cyberpunk future where genetic engineering and AI are commonplace. Investigate a serial killer who steals knowledge and leaves victims dead. Unravel a complex story with multiple protagonists and a fate hanging in the balance.
- Cyberpunk setting
- Point-and-click gameplay
- Engaging narrative
- Multiple protagonists
- Sci-fi story
- Investigation gameplay
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City of Newton, 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, the addictive Trance has replaced almost any need for human interaction, and an omnipresent AI named Central powers the city. CEL agents Charlie Regis and Max Lao are investigating a serial Mindjacker who is tapping into the neural wiring of seemingly ordinary citizens, stealing their knowledge and leaving them dead. An agoraphobic net addict named Latha Sesame might be the next target. But when Charlie's past comes back to haunt him, he and his partner find themselves on opposite sides of the law, with Latha’s fate in the crossfire. -- Reviews (Windows version) -- PC Gamer - "An old school point-and-click adventure with a captivating story, strong characters, and a rich, well-realised sci-fi setting." 80% Rock, Paper, Shotgun - "Set in a semi-dystopian future, the game features multiple protagonists exploring a tale of genetic engineering, AI overseers, mysterious mind-hacking murders, and overlapping online and offline worlds. It is, in that sense, delightfully pulp sci-fi. But it's also a delicate story of individuals, personal struggles, and most of all, a nuanced approach to complex future-worries." Adventure Gamers - "Technobabylon is a beautiful, compelling game that fans of the cyberpunk genre will devour" 4/5 GameSpot - "When the going gets tough, the tough sometimes take a fishing pole and start fishing in a bloody Jacuzzi stuffed with a mutilated body. That's, at least, the lesson you learn in Technobabylon, a point-and-click adventure that's set in 2087 in a city where a powerful AI controls and observes all." 8/10
Voodoo Detective
Embark on a point-and-click adventure in a Voodoo-infused island town. Unravel a profound mystery involving a woman with no past, where local culture clashes with corruption and chain stores. Solve the case as a detective in this noir-inspired narrative.
- Monkey Island inspired point-and-click gameplay
- Rich story with whimsy and intrigue
- Hand-drawn backgrounds and animations
- High definition graphics
- Prominent voice talent
- Original soundtrack by Peter McConnell
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If you're looking for adventure, you will find it in Voodoo Detective! New Ginen: a small island town steeped in rich Voodoo culture, overrun by chain stores, infested with privileged tourists. Where local color and colonial corruption clash in a desperate battle for survival. Against this fascinating backdrop we meet a mysterious woman with no past standing at the center of a drama so profound the threads of reality are threatening to unravel! Join Voodoo Detective on his latest case, where danger hides behind every dirty secret and each thrilling moment may be his last. It's time to don your fedora and trenchcoat, detective, you've got a mystery to solve! Features: - Monkey Island inspired point-and-click adventure! - A rich story full of whimsy and intrigue! - Hand-drawn backgrounds, animations, and user interface! - High definition graphics! - Prominent voice talent from games and films such as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Fallout, Diablo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Trek, Austin Powers, and many more! - A brilliant soundtrack recorded with live instruments composed by none other than Peter McConnell of Grim Fandango, Monkey Island, and Psychonauts fame!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Technobabylon at 4.8 against Voodoo Detective's 4.6. Technobabylon also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked) and review sentiment (88% vs 79%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Technobabylon costs $4.99 and Voodoo Detective $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Technobabylon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 160 and 99 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Technobabylon's written reviews are positive against 79% of Voodoo Detective's.
| Parameter | Technobabylon | Voodoo Detective |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (160 ratings) — better | 4.6 (99 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews — better | 79.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 160 — better | 99 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.5 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Wadjet Eye Games LLC | Short Sleeve Studio, LLC |
Customer experience
Technobabylon
Voodoo Detective
User reviews
Technobabylon
From 160 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🎨 Great cyberpunk atmosphere
- 🎥 Excellent voice acting
- 🕹️ Intuitive puzzles
- ⏱️ Good length and value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of in-game hints can be frustrating
- 🖥️ Outdated resolution on newer devices
Voodoo Detective
From 99 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great writing and story
- 👍 Excellent voice acting
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 👍 Fun and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Humorous dialogue and characters
Room to improve
- 💰 Too short for the price
- 💰 Perceived as expensive
- 🧩 Puzzles can be too easy or too hard
- 🤷♂️ Gameplay relies heavily on dialogue, less on puzzles
- 🤔 Some puzzles are too far-fetched
Bugs and requests
Technobabylon
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inventory bar disappearing
- Issues with moving the remote droid
Requested features
2 requests- Hint system or walkthrough integration
- Support for higher resolutions and newer devices
Voodoo Detective
Reported bugs
3 issues- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Game doesn't load/freezes on startup
- 🐛 Accidental tapping of detective for hints
Requested features
4 requests- More complex puzzles
- Longer gameplay duration
- Sequel or more content
- More interactive scenarios or characters
In-app purchases
Technobabylon
No in-app purchases
Voodoo Detective
No in-app purchases
Questions
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