Barbarous: Family Secrets

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In "Barbarous: Family Secrets," assist Emyr, a barbarian hero, in saving the world through time management. Solve puzzles, complete tasks, and uncover comedic and adventurous family secrets. With colorful characters, epic battles, and strategic gameplay, this game provides hours of entertainment.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

story7 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game features an entertaining storyline and beautiful graphics, making it enjoyable to play.
Many players appreciate the time management challenges and find the gameplay addictive.
The developers have shown commitment to fixing bugs, allowing some players to enjoy the game without issues.

The game frequently crashes after watching ads, making it unplayable for many users, especially around level 6.
There are significant bugs in mini-games that prevent players from completing levels, leading to frustration.
The introduction of mandatory ads after early levels has soured the experience for many, with some feeling forced into a subscription model.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it entertaining and engaging, while others felt it was confusing or lacking depth. Many appreciate the connection between gameplay and narrative, highlighting the importance of prior games for full understanding. Overall, the storyline is generally seen as enjoyable, complementing the gameplay experience.
- “I really like the gameplay; what I've seen of the story is entertaining too!”
- “This game was so much fun with a great storyline, beautiful graphics, plenty to do.”
- “The storyline is awesome 👍”
- “Unfortunately, this one totally lost me on the storyline.”
- “Great game, but I strongly recommend that you play the first and second to understand the storyline, though it's not required!”
- “The storyline is okay, but the graphics are thrown together.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The monetization model of the game primarily relies on ads, which players encounter starting around level 5 or 6, and while some users are willing to watch ads for free access, others express frustration at being pushed towards a monthly subscription after level 25. Overall, players appreciate the option to play for free with ads, but the transition to a subscription model can be disappointing for those who prefer not to pay.
- “I wouldn't mind continuing to play the game with ads, but after level 25 there's no other option than to monthly subscribe to the game, and it is so disappointing!!!!!”
- “I really don't mind watching the ads; they're normally only about 30 seconds 😅. Just asking because I got to level 22 and now it's asking me to buy the game?”
- “I pay every month $9.99 for a subscription without ads and more GameHouse games!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise them as beautiful and well-integrated with the enjoyable storyline, others feel they appear disjointed and poorly executed. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal for many users.
- “This game was so much fun with a great storyline, beautiful graphics, plenty to do.”
- “Addicting fun, good story and graphics.”
- “The storyline is okay, but the graphics feel thrown together.”
- “The visuals are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look lifeless.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is highly praised for its quality and entertainment value, with an engaging story and a compelling cliffhanger ending that enhances the overall experience.
- “I really like the gameplay; what I've seen of the story is entertaining too!”
- “The gameplay is still great, though, and has a great cliffhanger ending.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game demonstrates significant optimization improvements compared to its predecessor, running smoothly and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game runs smoothly, showing a lot of improvement from the last installment in this series.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs on various hardware setups, making it accessible to more players.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is widely praised as entertaining and very funny, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “Entertaining and very funny!”
- “The humor in this game had me laughing out loud!”
- “I love how the game uses clever jokes and puns throughout the storyline.”