Barbarous 2: Tavern Wars
- March 28, 2022
- SQRT3
Get on Steam"Barbarous 2: Tavern Wars" is a sequel that follows Emyr and his party as they face new challenges in managing a tavern and navigating complex relationships. The game features 60 levels of exciting gameplay and an engaging storyline, as Emyr becomes entangled in a dangerous power struggle and strives to impress the Great Culinary Critic. Players must balance time management and customer satisfaction to succeed in this tavern simulation game.
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Reviews
- The game retains the addictive time management gameplay of its predecessor while introducing a more engaging narrative.
- Players appreciate the humor and character development, particularly the dynamic between Emyr and Gwen.
- The game is challenging, providing a satisfying experience for those who enjoy time management games.
- Some players experience technical issues, such as frame size problems and minor bugs that require restarting levels.
- The dialogue and translation quality in some cut scenes are criticized for being awkward and poorly executed.
- The game lacks new mechanics compared to the original, which may disappoint some fans looking for innovation.
- story24 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story in "Barbarous: Tavern Wars" is praised for its engaging narrative and humor, building on the foundation of its predecessor while introducing new elements of tavern rivalry and adventure. Players appreciate the fun and chaotic gameplay, although some find the dialogue in English to be awkward at times. The game concludes with a cliffhanger, suggesting potential for future installments in the series.
“Barbarous: Tavern Wars not only brings back the addictive time management gameplay we loved in its predecessor, Barbarous: Tavern of Emyr, but also serves up an even juicier narrative, making it the ultimate sequel for fans of storytelling with a side of chaos management – it's a real treat!”
“Gamehouse games are very well known for conveying a great story, and this one is full of humor and adventure.”
“It was a lot of fun to play, and the story ends off on a cliffhanger, possibly hinting at a future game in the series.”
“I'll end my story synopsis here to avoid spoilers and all that.”
“Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my critique.”
“There are a total of 60 story levels, and in each level, you have to serve customers either at the counter or at the tables.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
"Barbarous: Tavern Wars" retains the addictive time management gameplay of its predecessor while enhancing the narrative, making it a compelling sequel for fans. Players can choose from three difficulty levels, but some reviewers noted the absence of new mechanics and quick-time events present in the first game. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable, though some suggest waiting for a sale due to its price relative to gameplay time.
“Barbarous: Tavern Wars not only brings back the addictive time management gameplay we loved in its predecessor, Barbarous: Tavern of Emyr, but also serves up an even juicier narrative, making it the ultimate sequel for fans of storytelling with a side of chaos management – it's a real treat!”
“Super fun sequel, good story and gameplay.”
“In regards to the gameplay, you can choose among three difficulty levels.”
“For the asking price, I'd suggest holding off for a sale, as it is a bit on the pricey side for the total gameplay time.”
“There are no new mechanics in the game and for some reason QTEs are not in this game even though they were in the first.”
“The dialogue, at least in English, was very strange in some of the cut scenes.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, with players noting its funny and casual tone, engaging storytelling, and a memorable cast of characters, particularly highlighting the character Emyr. Overall, it successfully combines humor with adventure, making it an enjoyable experience.
“Gamehouse games are very well known for conveying a great story, and this one is full of humor and adventure.”
“Emyr is just as funny as I remember, and I like the surrounding cast of characters.”
“Funny and casual game.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game evokes a nostalgic "Witcher" feel, particularly noted in the loading screen theme, which many players appreciate. While there are a few new tracks, most of the soundtrack consists of familiar tunes from the game, enhancing the overall experience of the story and tavern rivalry.
“I have to admit the music from the loading screen gives me that Witcher feel, and I kind of love it for that. I enjoyed the story and the whole tavern rivalry.”
“Finally, on the soundtrack, there are a couple of new tracks, although most of the tracks are the same as in the game.”
