Barbarian Souls

27%
Game Brain Score Based on 38 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • story
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In Barbarian Souls, a challenging action game, you must fight to survive against enemy hordes, using well-timed attacks, shield defense, and evasive maneuvers. With no healing items, every wound matters in brutal combat inspired by Dark Souls. Travel through diverse environments, from forests to castles, to eradicate the barbarian threat.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

27%
Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The graphics are decent and comparable to mainstream games.
  • Some players find the gameplay fun and engaging despite its flaws.
  • The game has potential for improvement with future updates.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with minimal content.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that hinder the experience.
  • The AI is poorly designed, making combat feel unchallenging and dull.
  • graphics11 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as comparable to high-profile titles like "The Last of Us" and "Cyberpunk 2077," while others criticize them for being poorly optimized and inconsistent. Many users note that the visuals show potential and are decent overall, but improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience. Despite some stunning moments, the graphics are often overshadowed by gameplay issues.

    • “The graphics in this game could go head to head with mainstream games like The Last of Us and Cyberpunk 2077, and I 100% believe it could win.”
    • “- Gorgeous graphics”
    • “- Breathtaking visuals”
    • “It sometimes doesn't attack, the models float and the graphics are not that good.”
    • “Halfway decent graphics.”
    • “While the graphics really do look okay thanks to Unity doing the hard work for the developer, they're poorly optimized, but this is a minor point compared to the complete farce that is the gameplay.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for its broken mechanics, lack of meaningful content, and poor AI, leading to a frustrating experience reminiscent of both Souls-like games and platformers like Crash Bandicoot. While the graphics are decent, they are poorly optimized, and the overall gameplay is described as repetitive and lacking depth, with some users finding humor in its execution.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are on par with souls-like games such as Dark Souls, Dark Souls II, Dark Souls III, Dark Souls Remastered, and Crash Bandicoot.”
    • “The extra positive for me that this B-grade game gave me was a good laugh thanks to the whimsical concept of gameplay and the barbaric execution of the AI.”
    • “Resulting: horrible main character appearance, NPCs with depression and illness, none AI in detecting you, broken mechanics, stupid way of running.”
    • “The developer simply didn't bother adding any meaningful gameplay.”
    • “- repetitive gameplay”
  • story6 mentions

    The game's story aspect receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its beauty and recommend it for story-driven experiences, others criticize it for lacking a coherent narrative, depth, and character progression, deeming it ultimately pointless.

    • “I love this game so much and would recommend it to anyone, and I mean anyone, that loves story-driven and absolutely beautiful games!”
    • “No story and almost no sounds; I finished the game except for the last level, which has a giant hole leaving it incomplete.”
    • “It is not very fun, and it does not have a story, so it seems completely pointless.”
    • “There is no story, no game depth, no character progression, and no meaningful message.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with users noting the absence of a soundtrack and ambient sounds, leading to a repetitive audio experience. Many feel that the game would benefit greatly from a proper musical score to enhance its atmosphere and storytelling. Overall, the lack of engaging music detracts from the overall experience.

    • “If given a proper story and some ambient sounds/music, this would be a great $1 game.”
    • “While the visuals in the last level are stunning, future music (not Casio related) would add some spirit to the game.”
    • “No music or ambience.”
    • “Ugly UI, no soundtrack, same sounds over and over again, infinite sprint, pressing 'V' to reveal the radar clutters the map with numbers and many more complaints that I can make about the game.”
    • “Alas, my funny bone was looking forward to his Casio keyboard rendition of the theme music behind 'Dark Souls' even if my ears weren't.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of the game has been noted as an improvement over the developer's previous titles, which were criticized as cash grabs. While there is a sense of care and effort in this release, concerns about its overall value remain.

    • “From the same developer who brought us the quick, rubbish asset cash grab known as 'Home Sweet Home'.”
    • “The improvement in comparison to his other cash grabs is that there is clearly some love and care placed into this one.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding amusement in unexpected moments, such as a quirky Casio keyboard rendition of iconic themes, while others may not appreciate the execution.

    • “Alas, my funny bone was looking forward to his Casio keyboard rendition of the theme music behind 'Dark Souls,' even if my ears weren't.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its stability, with players reporting numerous game-breaking bugs and glitches that significantly hinder the overall experience.

    • “The game is plagued by game-breaking bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
    • “I encountered numerous stability issues that caused frequent crashes during gameplay.”
    • “The constant lag and freezing make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
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