Barbara-ian

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"Barbara-ian" is a randomly generated, physics-based dungeon crawler starring a fierce, mythical heroine. With no health bars, inventory, or skill system, gameplay focuses on fast-paced, one-hit combat as you smash through doors, tombs, and enemies. The feature-complete game seeks player feedback to add more content, ensuring an action-packed, replayable experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Fast-paced and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged with its chaotic action and procedural levels.
Catchy soundtrack and appealing voxel graphics enhance the overall experience.
The game offers a unique challenge with one-hit gameplay, making victories feel satisfying despite frequent deaths.

The game feels unfinished and is plagued by bugs, leading to a rough experience.
Lack of updates and new content since early access has left players feeling disappointed.
Some gameplay elements, like enemy variety and weapon switching, are lacking, which can lead to repetitive play.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is widely praised for its wonderful and catchy soundtrack, reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami. Players appreciate the title screen song, which is memorable and engaging, and the in-game controls for music and sound effects, despite being slightly fiddly, are effective and accessible. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the fast-paced gameplay and fosters a strong connection between the developers and players.
- “Just like Hotline Miami, Barbara-ian’s soundtrack is catchy and never gets old.”
- “Music and sound fit the scenario.”
- “The music and sound fit the scenario.”
- “The title screen song is gold, and you’ll be singing it to yourself in the shower and on the bus.”
- “There are in-game controls for both the music and the actual sound effects of the game, and while they are a little fiddly, they work perfectly and are easy to find.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Gameplay is characterized by a variety of impactful weapons and a fast-paced, engaging experience that fosters a connection between developers and players. However, the one-hit-point mechanic can lead to frustrating moments, particularly when players spawn in challenging situations. Overall, the game offers a blend of excitement and difficulty, appealing to completionists and casual players alike.
- “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!”
- “Completionist gameplay: endless”
- “The gameplay”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized by appealing voxel art, featuring clean and distinct visuals that enhance the overall aesthetic of the game.
- “The visuals are clean and distinct.”
- “Nice voxel graphics.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game experiences freezing issues when paused using the 360 controller, indicating a significant stability concern.
- “The game freezes when I pause it using the 360 controller.”
- “I frequently experience crashes during gameplay, which makes it frustrating to progress.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I can't complete missions without worrying about the game crashing.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's humor is highlighted by its engaging and funny trailer, which effectively captures the comedic tone that players can expect throughout the experience.
- “What caught my eye first about this game was how hilarious the trailer was.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment a joy.”