Barbearian

64%
Game Brain Score Based on 36 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • story
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Barbearian is a hack-and-slash game set in a vibrant, hand-drawn world where you must fight for survival after being kidnapped. With over 100 levels, you can collect loot, purchase upgrades, and build your own army, while encountering colossal boss monsters and facing plenty of challenges. Rescue prisoners, experiment with various weapons, and discover the secrets of the Arbitrators to find your way back home.

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64%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
music5 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The combat is well-balanced and intense, providing a satisfying hack-and-slash experience.
  • The game features solid art design and enjoyable visuals, creating a colorful and engaging atmosphere.
  • It offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop, with a good mix of strategy and action as players manage their minions.
  • The game suffers from repetitive action sequences and a lack of depth, leading to a feeling of boredom over time.
  • PC options are limited, and the controls can feel clunky, especially when using a keyboard and mouse.
  • The final grind for the true ending can be excessive, making the overall experience feel less rewarding.
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find the menu and map music annoying and repetitive, others praise the energetic soundtrack as a driving force that enhances gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is described as beautiful and fitting, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite some players opting to lower the volume for better focus on sound effects.

    • “The controls are tight, the artwork is beautiful, the dialogue is quirky and funny, and my favorite is the soundtrack.”
    • “Beautiful game, amazing soundtrack.”
    • “Even the music is perfect, super high energy and drives me to keep playing.”
    • “The menu and map music is pretty annoying; it's high-pitched and repetitive.”
    • “At times, the music can be quite annoying, and the character could move faster.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as easy to enjoy and addictive, featuring solid mechanics and top-notch level design. While it may initially feel repetitive and somewhat simplistic, it becomes more engaging with the introduction of minions and offers a satisfying hack'n'slash experience. Overall, players find it fun and accessible, with appealing music and art design enhancing the experience.

    • “Easy to enjoy gameplay and very jump in and out, decent music and nice art design.”
    • “Gameplay is really solid and highly addictive.”
    • “The core hack'n'slash gameplay is solid and satisfying.”
    • “The gameplay can feel quite repetitive after a while, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “While the mechanics are solid, the level design lacks variety, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.”
    • “The gameplay is hindered by a lack of innovation, making it feel stale and unengaging.”
  • story6 mentions

    The game's story features a linear progression through a series of campaign missions, each consisting of multiple maps, which players find engaging and enjoyable. Reviewers appreciate the humor and creativity in the narrative, as well as the exciting boss encounters, leaving them eager to see how the story unfolds.

    • “Funny, nice story with cool bosses.”
    • “The way most of the campaign works is you progress through a series of 5 campaign mission sets, each usually consisting of 3 separate maps strung together.”
    • “I can't wait to play more and see where the story goes!”
    • “Very linear character and story progression.”
    • “The way most of the campaign works is you progress through a series of 5 campaign mission sets, each set usually consisting of 3 separate maps strung together.”
    • “Both in regular missions and boss fights.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics are characterized by a vibrant, cartoony aesthetic that complements the game's visceral action and tight controls. Reviewers praise the beautiful artwork, highlighting its perfect blend with the game's themes of humor and barbarian rage. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's engaging atmosphere.

    • “The artwork is beautiful.”
    • “Perfect blend of cartoony aesthetic and barbarian raging.”
    • “The graphics are cartoony.”
    • “The graphics are cartoonish and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “The visuals feel outdated and do not match the quality of current gaming standards.”
    • “The art style is overly simplistic, making the game feel less immersive.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky dialogue and funny storytelling, complemented by engaging bosses and a beautiful art style. Players find the experience gratifying and enjoyable, with a balance of challenge and humor that enhances the overall gameplay.

    • “The controls are tight, the artwork is beautiful, the dialogue is quirky and funny, and my favorite is the soundtrack.”
    • “Very gratifying, fun, and funny, and not a cakewalk either.”
    • “Funny, nice story, cool bosses.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players appreciate that the game avoids excessive grinding and lengthy levels, making for a more streamlined experience. However, some note that upgrading can become repetitive and grindy over time.

    • “Gets repetitive and grindy for upgrades.”
    • “It's also pleasantly short; it doesn't waste your time with grinding or maze-like levels.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers vast replayability, as each campaign map features randomized layouts and enemy combinations, encouraging players to revisit them for different experiences, whether to improve their performance or simply for enjoyment.

    • “Vast replayability due to the way that campaign maps are different each time you play, whether it's on subsequent attempts of a failed campaign map set or when you replay it for more money or for fun.”
    • “The layouts and enemy monster mixes are randomized, making each playthrough very replayable.”
    • “Vast replayability due to the way that campaign maps are different each time you play. You'll notice this on both subsequent attempts of a failed campaign map set, or when you replay it for more money or for fun.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any slowdowns, even during intense moments with numerous enemies and effects on screen.

    • “The game runs smoothly, and I didn't experience any slowdowns even when the entire screen is full of enemies and effects.”
    • “The optimization is impressive; I can enjoy the game without any lag, regardless of the action happening on screen.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for a seamless experience even during intense moments.”
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