Sci-fi point-and-clicker Technobabylon 2 is Wadjet Eye's first 3D game Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sci-fi point-and-clicker Technobabylon 2 is Wadjet Eye's first 3D game That doesn't mean it's ditching 2D though. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 22 Feb 2019 8 comments Acclaimed point-and-click adventure specialist Wadjet Eye Games has revealed that Technobabylon: Birthright, its upcoming cyberpunk thriller sequel, will shirk the studio's two-dimensional heritage to become its very first 3D game. If you're a fan of point-and-clickers, you'll almost certainly know Wadjet Eye; since its inception in 2006, the company has created and published the celebrated likes of the supernatural mystery Blackwell series, sci-fi thriller Gemini Rue, and last year's superb urban fantasy Unavowed, a sort of hard-boiled X-Files, but with added magic and demons. In 2015, Wadjet Eye published developer Technocrat Games' Technobabylon, a sci-fi adventure which told the stories of three characters caught up in a web of conspiracy and murder, all unfolding in the futuristic, AI-governed city of Newton. A shot from Technobabylon: Birthright. A shot from Technobabylon: Birthright. Technobabylon's upcoming sequel is still something of a mystery in terms of story, but Wadjet Eye founder Dave Gilbert has now shared some images of the game - and it's notable for being the company's very first foray into the heady world of 3D. Previously, Wadjet Eye's output (both as creator and publisher) has favoured hand-drawn 2D art, heavy on the nostalgic pixels, but Technobabylon: Birthright is doing polygons like it's 1999. Or not far off at least; Technobabylon 2 sports an atmospheric, but distinctly old-school, aesthetic that, despite the shift to three dimensions, still manages to feel like it's part of the Wadjet Eye family. As Gilbert joked on Twitter, "When I started Wadjet Eye in 2006, our games looked like they came out 10-15 years earlier. By that metric nothing has really changed." A shot from Technobabylon: Birthright. A shot from Technobabylon: Birthright. Technobabylon 2 is certainly far from unattractive though, even without masses of modern-day polish, and Gilbert admits that "it's been an interesting experience seeing how the 3D sausage is made. It requires a lot more planning for sure." He also notes that the "3D thing" might not stick around for future Wadjet Eye games, "but for now we're trying it out." There's currently no release date for Technobabylon: Birthright, but hopefully Wadjet Eye and Technocrat Games will have more to share on that front soon. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store