Barbara-ian

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Barbara-ian is a single player action game with a historical theme. It was developed by Owlbear and was released on January 16, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Break-neck dungeoneering with 1 hit point. You play Barbara-ian, a mythical badass with perma-rage & a penchant for smashing. Featuring super fast paced physics based mayhem, one hit is all that stands between you and a quick restart

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Fast-paced combat and satisfying gameplay with a wonderful soundtrack.
Procedurally generated levels provide a fresh experience with each run.
Addictive and fun gameplay that encourages quick restarts and exploration.

The game feels unfinished with bugs and lacks polish, leading to frustrating experiences.
Limited enemy variety and customization options can make gameplay feel repetitive.
Dark environments can hinder visibility, and some players may find the one-hit gameplay frustrating.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its wonderful soundtrack, with catchy tunes that enhance the gameplay experience and create a strong connection between the developers and players. The sound design effectively complements the game's scenarios, particularly highlighted by the beautiful title screen song.
- “The soundtrack is wonderful.”
- “Music and sound fit the scenario.”
- “The song is catchy as hell.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, with a variety of weapons that significantly impact player experience. The one-hit-point mechanic adds tension and excitement, though it can lead to frustration when players spawn in challenging situations. Overall, there seems to be a strong connection between the developers and the community, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “You can find different weapons that really make a difference to your gameplay.”
- “We feel some kind of communication between the devs and the players: that beautiful song in the title screen, this fast and fun gameplay.”
- “The one-hit point gameplay really gets your heart racing in these situations but unfortunately can cause a fair amount of frustration when you spawn into a new level directly on top of a horde of bad guys and get insta-killed!”
- “The one hit-point gameplay really gets your heart racing in these situations, but unfortunately can cause a fair amount of frustration when you spawn into a new level directly on top of a horde of bad guys and get insta-killed!”
- “The one hit-point gameplay really gets your heart racing in these situations, but unfortunately can cause a fair amount of frustration when you spawn into a new level directly on top of a horde of bad guys and get insta-killed!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by appealing voxel art, with users noting that the visuals are clean and distinct, contributing to an overall positive aesthetic experience.
- “The visuals are clean and distinct.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits significant stability issues, particularly freezing when paused using the 360 controller, which has been reported multiple times by users.
- “The game freezes if you pause it with the 360 controller.”