BarbarQ

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BarbarQ is a strategic single-player game with pretty visuals, where you join millions of barbarians in a wild, savage world. Battle and compete against others, upgrade your characters and skills, and navigate through treacherous terrains to emerge victorious. Immerse yourself in the world of BarbarQ, where only the strongest survive.

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Play Modes

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

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,165 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The overall concept of the game is very fun and entertaining.
The game has great graphics and is enjoyable to play with friends.
The gameplay is addictive and can keep players engaged for hours.

The game is plagued by severe lag and connectivity issues, making it frustrating to play.
There are numerous bugs, including problems with changing names and account management.
The game has a heavy pay-to-win aspect, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
22%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as "10/10" and "cool," enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some users report issues with optimization and lag, suggesting that the graphics can be demanding on devices, while others express a desire for retro styles or lower settings to improve performance. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, but there are notable concerns regarding performance and optimization.
- “It's a glorious game, the controls, graphics, and connectivity are ultra smooth, and the most fun part is to play with friends and a million other players!”
- “You don't even need a good phone to play this game; the graphics are 10/10.”
- “Graphics match with the gameplay and everything, even the players.”
- “But Barbarq 1's graphics are terrible.”
- “Yeh, the graphics are making me lag. I think this is the worst update ever.”
- “Bad graphics.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and unique, featuring a mix of footsie battles and combo opportunities, though some players find it flat due to the lack of an ultimate ability. However, concerns about pay-to-win mechanics, bugs affecting communication, and the prevalence of bots detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many appreciate the game's graphics and mechanics, indicating a solid foundation for fun gameplay.
- “Also, you should be able to try champions through the bot match because a mechanic may seem cool, but in reality, they are too hard or unexpected.”
- “Io-like game, with lots of footsie battles and combo opportunities. Though only having a normal active ability and no ultimate makes the gameplay rhythm kind of flat; a charge-based ultimate like Overwatch or Brawl Stars might give a nice climactic ebb and flow to the game feel.”
- “Simple and challenging, unique gameplay, play to win.”
- “But if I play in dragon rank for 10 skills, every player kills or changes to evil, this gameplay freezes and suddenly the game ends.”
- “Has too many bots and can't enjoy gameplay with bots ruining the whole game.”
- “Io-like game, with lots of footsie battles and combo opportunities, though only having a normal active ability yet no ultimate makes the gameplay rhythm kind of flat. A charge-based ultimate like Overwatch or Brawl Stars might give a nice climactic ebb and flow to the game feel.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with several users reporting issues such as the absence of sound and music despite settings being correctly configured. Some players have enjoyed the music when it works, describing it as "cool" and fitting for the game's atmosphere, but many are frustrated by persistent audio problems, including music continuing to play after closing the app. Overall, while the music can enhance the experience, technical issues have significantly impacted user enjoyment.
- “After playing it for 2 months, I'm still having fun! The graphics are cool, the battlefield is cool, and the music is cool. It is the best electronic soul!”
- “The music in the game really enhances the overall experience, making every moment feel epic and engaging.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “There are no sounds or music inside the application.”
- “My game has no sound. My audio is already full and the music in the settings is turned on. I tried to reinstall, but it's still the same. Help me with this, thank you.”
- “I've reinstalled this game three times, but still no sound or music coming out... not even a single tone.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with users reporting persistent glitches, lag, and bugs that hinder basic functions like changing names and photos. Many players express disappointment over the game's performance, noting issues such as freezing and black screens, which detract from the overall experience. Despite some positive aspects, the ongoing technical problems have left a negative impression on the community.
- “This game is so laggy and contains glitches while playing; it's a total disappointment that they didn't fix the bugs.”
- “The application is so buggy that I can't even change my name, and it keeps telling me that I got a new frame, but there isn't one.”
- “It really is a good game, but it experiences occasional lags and glitches, so please fix that.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for excessive ads and a reliance on in-game purchases to progress, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Users feel the game is a ripoff of others, with unfair matchmaking and a lack of originality, prompting calls for it to be reported as a scam. Overall, the monetization approach is viewed negatively, with many recommending against installing the game.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't force you to spend money to enjoy the game.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a variety of ways to earn in-game currency without spending real money.”
- “The optional purchases enhance the experience without feeling necessary to progress.”
- “Progression is too slow without in-game purchases.”
- “Don't install this, it keeps running in the background and showing ads.”
- “Stop putting ads for this ripoff of Brawl Stars; at least try to make the menu look different if you're going to rip off another company.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, feeling that it has shifted from a skill-based experience to a pay-to-win model, where monetary investment allows new players to bypass years of effort. Many find the time required for grinding, particularly for hero awakenings, to be excessive and unfair compared to those who can simply pay for advantages.
- “The game used to be skill-based, but now it's just pay-to-win. Even after grinding for years to obtain certain pets, people can acquire them within an hour simply by spending money.”
- “I see it as unfair; I have to invest a lot of time and grinding into hero awakenings, and it barely makes a difference.”
- “I just came back from grinding in other games for leaderboards, and while I might want to grind in this one, it doesn't seem to be rewarding. I rated it 5 stars hoping to get your attention.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being hindered by technical issues, such as being unable to change names or access quests, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players express frustration over a perceived pay-to-win model that affects competitive play, particularly at higher levels, suggesting that the narrative is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and monetization concerns.
- “This is fun, not gonna lie, but when we are at higher leagues, it's pay to win because in order to keep top 1, you must buy new heroes which are effective. What if we don't have enough time to survive from rank downs to get quests and gems to power up heroes?”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users overwhelmingly praise the game's humor, describing it as genuinely funny and capable of eliciting laughter. The comedic elements are highlighted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “This game makes me laugh.”
- “It's hilarious!”
- “So funny! 🤣”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, noting that while it starts off enjoyable and engaging with other players, the transition to battling overpowered bots after a certain point leads to feelings of disappointment and helplessness.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a lack of graphic optimization in the game, indicating that even those with high-spec CPUs experience performance issues.