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Barbaria

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96%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
optimization, monetization
96% User Score Based on 186 reviews

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Barbaria is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Stalwart Games, LLC and was released on February 9, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Barbaria is a VR fantasy hack and slash game with both multiplayer and single-player options. Experience systemic combat and enemy AI while building defenses and using a variety of weapons. Competitive asynchronous multiplayer allows you to attack other player-created realms to increase your mightiness and receive rewards."

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
monetization2 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of base building and engaging melee combat, reminiscent of titles like Gorn and Dungeon Keeper.
  • Players enjoy the replayability and strategic elements, with the ability to watch replays of their defenses and attacks, adding depth to the gameplay.
  • The graphics and animations are highly praised, contributing to an immersive and fun experience in VR.
  • There are significant bugs, including issues with losing earned items and frustrating difficulty spikes that can hinder progress.
  • Performance issues and lag have been reported, especially during intense combat scenarios, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
  • The lack of clear tutorials and guides leaves players confused about certain mechanics, making it difficult to fully enjoy the game.
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, combining fun, combo-based combat with a unique base-building system that encourages player interaction through invading and defending realms. While some players find certain mechanics frustrating and the progression a bit grindy, the overall experience is described as enjoyable and accessible, particularly in the context of VR. The game's humor and intuitive controls further enhance its appeal, making it a standout title in the VR hack-and-slash genre.

    • “The gameplay is fun.”
    • “This game is fun, has good humor, interesting mechanics, engaging combat, and castle building.”
    • “Barbaria realizes, unlike some VR games, that being a VR game doesn't mean you can't have a fun gameplay loop that stays fun for more than 30 minutes.”
    • “The mechanics are just so frustrating at times that it makes you toss it into the dark corner of your library to play some other day.”
    • “Sadly, invading is a borderline necessary portion of the gameplay, so I fear that I'll have to get accustomed to the '2 losses - 1 win' routine so my ranking keeps placing me at a level where my skills can stand a chance.”
    • “Tower defense base building mechanics while invading other people's bases as well.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality, even at lower settings, with many reviewers noting the clean and sharp visuals that enhance the overall experience. The art style, while not universally appealing, is appreciated for its unique charm and fits well within the game's aesthetic. Overall, the combination of graphics, sound design, and animations is considered top-tier, contributing to a fun and satisfying gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics on the lowest settings are insanely good. The game plays really well, getting those chain reaction hits or hitting a dude's head off mid-air and then chopping his head so it sticks to your axe so you can smash it into the next dude is so much fun.”
    • “I also love the graphics and art style; very clean and sharp for a VR game and reminiscent of 'Orcs Must Die.'”
    • “Graphics, sound design, and animations are all really top tier!”
    • “Personally, the art style is not for me, but I have to admit it helps take the sting out of losing when the person who beat you looks like a goofy 80's style He-Man.”
    • “From the concept to the music, right down to the art style, it feels inconsistent and lacks polish.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming and do not meet the expectations set by other games in the genre.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Barbaria" is highly praised for its energetic and fitting orchestral style, enhancing the gameplay experience with a whimsical touch. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's humor and art style, with many expressing a desire for the soundtrack to be made available for listening. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds to the fun and satisfaction of the game.

    • “The music is definitely on point and puts a little pep in your step while you slay.”
    • “The music is great and fits well.”
    • “I thought the ridiculous orchestra music was just for the trailer... I was wrong and like so much about this game, it is weird, but fits perfectly.”
    • “I'll write a more detailed review but I'll leave this here in case someone knows: please make the soundtrack available!”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is considered underrated, providing just enough narrative to facilitate progress and item acquisition, but many players express a desire for a more developed story mode akin to other titles like Bone Lab. While it features a mission selection system that enhances gameplay, the lack of a deeper narrative experience leaves some players wanting more. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a central focus.

    • “I think this is a good game but I wish it had a story mode or something like Bone Lab and a long story too.”
    • “An amazing game and a flashback to the criminally underrated The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot, Barbaria combines dungeon building with Gorn-style combat in a rogue-lite style.”
    • “There's a bit of story to give us progress and items (getting new heroes, traps, weapons, minions, bases, magics, etc).”
    • “It's a mission selection system so you're never directly head-to-head vs. another player though.”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has been criticized for performance issues, particularly during intense combat scenarios with multiple enemies, leading to lag and glitches. While it starts off smoothly, players have reported significant drops in performance that can disrupt gameplay, especially for those less skilled in combat. Additionally, the lack of NPC challenges in player-created dungeons has been noted as a missed opportunity for better optimization and engagement.

    • “A bit frustrating if you're not particularly good at the combat side of things, and it could use a few more NPC challenges since the player-created 'dungeons' tend to be optimized as well as possible to invoke invader frustration.”
    • “At first, the game runs smoothly, but then some glitches happen and everything starts lagging horribly, essentially breaking the game.”
    • “The only word of warning: performance chugged a little when there were multiple enemies coming at me.”
    • “Performance could be better.”
    • “The only word of warning, performance chugged a little when there were multiple enemies coming at me.”
    • “You go in, beat some stuff up and grab any crystals you see till they break, only glitches I've seen involve blocking where sometimes the fist block or the weapon block gets you hit by troughs and arrows, but I've only seen it twice and it went away after a new map I invaded, and a small bit of performance issues.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for being well-integrated and entertaining, contributing to its fun and engaging gameplay. Players appreciate the silly, cartoonish elements and clever writing, which enhance the overall experience and make the game accessible to a broad audience. The combination of humor with unique mechanics and engaging combat creates a memorable and enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “This game is fun, has good humor, interesting mechanics, engaging combat, and castle building.”
    • “Hilarious and well thought-out.”
    • “It's the most unique and detailed VR hack and slash game I've ever played; its silly sense of humor and cartoon brutality are great, and the way the combat mechanics work makes this game playable for essentially anyone.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly regarded for its replayability, featuring daily challenges that provide a fresh experience each time, contributing to its status as a top favorite among VR titles. Players appreciate the rotating nature of these challenges, which enhances the game's longevity compared to others in the genre.

    • “This is a very replayable VR game; with 22 hours in so far, I can say it's probably in the top 5 of my favorite VR titles.”
    • “The game is very replayable with 2 daily challenges every day that almost feel custom-made each time but are on a rotation.”
    • “I'd see myself playing this again, as it has a replayable edge over other games in the same genre.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have expressed concerns about potential monetization in the game, particularly regarding the presence of a second currency, blue diamonds, which may indicate future paid content. There is a strong hope among users that the monetization model will not resort to "pay to win" or excessively grind-heavy mechanics.

    • “I noticed in the shop that there is a second currency, a blue diamond, but I haven't seen it anywhere in the game, hinting that it might be a paid currency introduced in the future.”
    • “Hopefully I am wrong, and if I'm not, then I hope that the monetization will not be 'pay to win' or 'pay or grind till you die' type.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, often requiring excessive time investment, with some expressing frustration over the need to spend up to 17 hours on farming currency.

    • “When you're forced to farm currency, it can be tedious and monotonous.”
    • “Do you have 17 hours to spend on grinding this game forever?”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only minor glitches reported, particularly related to blocking mechanics that occasionally result in unexpected hits. These issues appear infrequently and tend to resolve after transitioning to a new map, alongside some minor performance concerns.

    • “The game has some stability issues, particularly with blocking mechanics. I've experienced glitches where my character gets hit by projectiles even when I was blocking, but it only happened a couple of times and resolved itself after switching maps.”
    • “There are noticeable performance issues that affect gameplay stability. While I enjoy the combat, the occasional glitches can be frustrating, especially when they disrupt blocking.”
    • “I've encountered some glitches related to blocking, where my character gets hit despite being in a defensive stance. These issues are infrequent but can detract from the overall experience.”
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Barbaria is a hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

Barbaria is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows, Oculus Rift and others.

On average players spend around 17 hours playing Barbaria.

Barbaria was released on February 9, 2023.

Barbaria was developed by Stalwart Games, LLC.

Barbaria has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Barbaria is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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