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BARK

A colorful co-op shooter that’s heavy on charm but light on substance.
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76%Game Brain Score
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story, replayability
76% User Score Based on 50 reviews
Critic Score 57%Based on 6 reviews

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BARK is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game. It was developed by Tic Toc Games and was released on July 29, 2021. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful cartoon visuals and a charming orchestral score, successfully capturing the feel of Saturday morning cartoons.
  • Gameplay is fun and chaotic, especially in multiplayer mode, with unique character abilities that enhance cooperative play.
  • The game is easy to pick up and play, making it suitable for casual gaming sessions with friends or family.
  • The single-player experience is lacking, with gameplay becoming tedious due to power-up mechanics and difficulty spikes.
  • The game is extremely short, averaging around 80 minutes to complete, which may not provide enough value for solo players.
  • Visual clutter during intense moments can make it hard to track your character, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their cartoony and expressive art style, showcasing a significant amount of love and care in the visuals and animations. Reviewers note that the vibrant graphics and engaging audio enhance the overall experience, making it appealing for both kids and adults, reminiscent of classic couch co-op games. While the visuals are a standout feature, some players mention that the game also has notable difficulty spikes.

    • “It just screams that a lot of love and care was put into making the visuals and animations.”
    • “The animation and art style is pretty freaking great.”
    • “The graphics are cartoony and expressive, the plot is mostly fluff, and the difficulty isn't that rough on normal mode.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally solid and aligns with expectations for a shmup, offering a mix of easy and challenging segments, particularly during boss rushes. While the game features enjoyable mechanics and character nuances, some players have noted issues with cheap deaths that can detract from the experience. Overall, it presents a fun and visually appealing challenge, though opinions on its gameplay may vary.

    • “Fundamentally, the gameplay is solid and does what you expect from a shmup pretty well.”
    • “Now the gameplay is easy and chill... until you go to the boss rush or the insane difficulty, then stuff gets real. I sincerely picked it up because of the art style and ended up finding a pretty competent shmup.”
    • “Great graphics and audio, fun and challenging gameplay, and the nuances of the 4 different characters make this pretty fun to play.”
    • “But while the game succeeds in nailing the audio and visual aspects, it becomes a divisive title when it comes to the actual gameplay.”
    • “Now the gameplay is easy and chill... until you go to the boss rush or the insane difficulty; then stuff gets real. I sincerely picked it up because of the art style and ended up finding a pretty competent shmup.”
    • “There are also some gameplay elements that cause cheap deaths.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, centered around animals escaping an alien takeover and seeking revenge, is charming and engaging, though some players find the plot to be somewhat superficial. While the characters and narrative are well-loved, the frequent mandatory dialogue can disrupt gameplay and detract from the overall experience, leading to a desire for a skip option during replays. Overall, the story is enjoyable but can feel fragmented due to excessive in-game chatter.

    • “I absolutely adored the cute little story of animals escaping an alien takeover of Earth, only to come back for some revenge.”
    • “Although good, this game is not perfect; sometimes it throws you mandatory dialogue between stages or before a boss battle. Don't get me wrong, I love the characters and the great story they built here, but once you want to replay this game or a stage, it can become annoying. A skip button for those would be excellent.”
    • “Other bad side is that I feel like I'm losing a lot of story, because they are talking during the level quite a lot.”
    • “The plot is mostly fluff, and I feel like I'm losing a lot of story because they are talking during the level quite a lot.”
    • “I feel like I'm losing a lot of story because they are talking during the level quite a lot.”
    • “The plot is mostly fluff.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability due to repetitive boss encounters, unbalanced character dynamics, and a lack of online leaderboards. Additionally, many attacks are poorly telegraphed, which can detract from the overall experience. Visual stutters further hinder the enjoyment of replaying the game.

    • “The game has short playtime with little replay value, as it features repeated bosses and lacks online leaderboards.”
    • “Many attacks aren't well-telegraphed, which detracts from the overall experience and replayability.”
    • “The character balance is off, leading to a less engaging experience that doesn't encourage multiple playthroughs.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted by kid-friendly designs and vibrant, uncomplicated environments that enhance the overall appeal. The smooth animations and attention to detail contribute positively to the characters' expressiveness, making them engaging for the target audience.

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BARK is a arcade shooter game.

BARK is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

BARK was released on July 29, 2021.

BARK was developed by Tic Toc Games.

BARK has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

BARK is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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