Barbarian Brawl

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Barbarian Brawl is a 3rd person multiplayer action brawler, where you battle in groups of up to 20-players in a deadly, trap-ridden battle arena, which also resembles a Barbarian village, because nothing says welcome home like a swinging guillotine or hidden bear trap.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Chaotic, fast-paced gameplay with satisfying combat and humor.
Beautiful, cartoonish graphics and smooth animations enhance the experience.
Fun multiplayer brawler that can be enjoyable with friends, featuring various characters and weapons.

Game servers are often empty, making it difficult to find matches.
Only one map available, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Bots are buggy and unreliable, detracting from the single-player experience.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay is characterized by chaotic, fast-paced action with responsive and intuitive controls, offering enough intricacies to maintain interest for several hours. While the environment features various hazards and power-ups that enhance the experience, some players find the mechanics lacking depth and variety, leading to potential fatigue after a few hours of play. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the satisfying gameplay and others criticizing the limited mechanics and content.
- “Controls are responsive and intuitive, and gameplay has enough intricacies to keep it interesting for countless hours.”
- “The environment is riddled with a cornucopia of hazards that spice the gameplay up.”
- “The gameplay is simple, but small details such as power-ups, healing clouds, hazards, and terrain spice up the game and keep it fresh for a while.”
- “Indeed, you'll be fed up after 2 or 4 hours of gameplay because of three main reasons.”
- “I played it for a bit and then thought about the mechanics, which there isn't much of.”
- “Considering no one plays, the fighting mechanics are awful, and there's only one map; the price isn't at all worth it.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for being epic and fitting, enhancing the overall experience with a good soundtrack and notable guitar elements. However, some users find the repetitive background music irritating, which detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, the music effectively complements the game's gory themes and nostalgic feel.
- “The music is epic and does complement the game appropriately.”
- “Good soundtrack.”
- “Love the guitars in the menu music; the game music sounds very nice and fitting.”
- “Always the same background music, really irritating!”
- “The music and blood are exactly on par for this game.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Barbarian Brawl" is widely praised, characterized by its fast-paced gameplay and amusing death physics. Players appreciate the game's lighthearted tone, which combines elements of humor, blood, and even unexpected references like ham, contributing to an entertaining multiplayer experience.
- “Barbarian Brawl is a fast-paced third-person perspective multiplayer brawler with a great sense of humor.”
- “The death physics are cool and really funny.”
- “Warning: humor, blood, and ham... yes, ham ahead.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is notably compromised by buggy bots, which frequently get stuck in various locations on the map. This unreliability detracts from the single-player experience, making it less enjoyable for players relying on these bots.
- “Bots are buggy at best, commonly getting stuck in different spots of the map.”
- “Even though there are bots that technically allow for single player, these are quite buggy and too unreliable to make for an enjoyable single player experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Replayability is considered medium to high due to the diverse areas and terrains within the map; however, the addition of more varied maps and a vibrant community could significantly enhance the overall replay value.
- “This map contains many different types of areas and terrains, yet a variety of maps would increase replayability immensely.”
- “This map does contain many different types of areas and terrains, yet a variety of maps would increase replayability immensely.”
- “If there was an active community, replayability would be medium to high.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are praised for their beautiful, cartoony style and smooth animation, contributing to an engaging visual experience.
- “The game features beautiful, cartoony graphics and smooth animation.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual delight.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, though it may not resonate with everyone.