Barbarian Souls

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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.

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Play Modes

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

32%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The graphics are decent and comparable to mainstream games.
Some players find the gameplay mechanics enjoyable and reminiscent of classic action RPGs.
The game has potential for improvement with future updates and fixes.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with minimal content and poor AI.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience.
Many players feel the game is a poorly executed asset flip with no meaningful story or character progression.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
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 issues such as poor optimization and floating models. Many users note that the visuals are decent and show potential for improvement with updates, but they also highlight that the overall graphical quality varies significantly throughout the game. Overall, while there are moments of stunning visuals, the graphics are seen as needing further refinement to reach their full potential.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Halfway decent graphics.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
57%
29%
The gameplay has been criticized for its broken mechanics, poor AI, and lack of meaningful content, leading to a repetitive experience that fails to engage players. While some comparisons are made to the mechanics of popular souls-like games, the execution is deemed subpar, with many finding humor in its flaws rather than enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing any graphical merits.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The developer simply didn't bother adding any meaningful gameplay.”
- “- repetitive gameplay”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
17%
67%
The reviews present a stark contrast in opinions regarding the game's story; while some players praise its beauty and recommend it for those who enjoy story-driven experiences, others criticize it for lacking a coherent narrative, depth, and character progression, deeming it ultimately pointless. Overall, the absence of a compelling story is a significant drawback for many players.
- “I love this game so much and would recommend it to anyone, and I mean anyone, that loves story-driven and absolutely beautiful games!”
- “It is not very fun and it does not have a story, so it seems completely pointless.”
- “If given a proper story and some ambient sounds/music, this would be a great $1 game.”
- “There is no story, no game depth, no character progression, and no message point.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users noting the absence of a soundtrack and ambient sounds, leading to a repetitive audio experience. Many feel that the game would greatly benefit from a proper musical score to enhance its atmosphere and storytelling. Overall, the lack of engaging music detracts significantly from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “If given a proper story and some ambient sounds/music this would be a great $1 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.”
- “While the visuals in the last level are stunning, and future music (not casio related) would add some spirit to the game.”
- “No music or ambience”
- “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.”
- “Ugly UI, no soundtrack, same sounds over and over again.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for its origins in a developer known for previous low-quality cash grabs, yet it is noted that this title shows significant improvement and a greater level of care and effort.
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of playful absurdity and self-awareness, as exemplified by a humorous yet jarring Casio keyboard rendition of the iconic 'Dark Souls' theme, which may not appeal to all players.
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The stability of the game has been heavily criticized due to the presence of numerous game-breaking bugs and glitches, which significantly hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game is plagued by game-breaking bugs and glitches.”
- “There are numerous game-breaking bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
- “I encountered several game-breaking bugs and glitches that made it unplayable.”