Barro
- March 28, 2018
- SC Jogos
- 32h median play time
Get on Steam"Barro" is a sport game that offers various racing modes, including single-player arcade and time trial, and local multi-player split screen for up to 2 players. The game features 10 challenging tracks with different weather conditions and 4 types of cars to choose from. With its hilarious gameplay, "Barro" provides a fun and engaging experience for players.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game is very cheap and offers a lot of easy achievements, making it a good option for achievement hunters.
- Despite its simplicity, the game can be fun to play with friends, especially in local multiplayer mode.
- The tracks, while repetitive, have some interesting designs and variations in weather and time of day.
- The game suffers from poor physics and controls, making it frustrating to play at times.
- Many players feel the game is just an asset flip with minimal content and lacks depth.
- The overwhelming number of achievements can detract from the overall gaming experience, making it feel more like a chore than a game.
- gameplay70 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward loop where players select cars and race settings before engaging in simple racing mechanics that often involve just holding the "forward" button and steering. While some players appreciate the game's simplicity and variety in maps and car designs, many criticize the lackluster core mechanics, repetitive track visuals, and issues with car handling, leading to an overall perception of the gameplay as dull and overly simplistic. Despite some fun elements and decent graphics, the gameplay experience is generally seen as needing more depth and refinement.
“The gameplay loop is straightforward - you select a car, color, race settings (weather, time of day), number of laps, and opponents, then simply race.”
“A fairly easy to pick up and play game with different maps and car designs to offer a variety of gameplay options.”
“Barro's mechanics are surprisingly good, albeit simple (which is a good thing).”
“It overwhelms you with trivial Steam achievements and offers overly simplistic mechanics.”
“Gameplay involves merely keeping the 'forward' button pressed, turning left and right, and avoiding the opponents and track edges that stop you—if you manage this, you always win.”
“Bottom line, the core gameplay is not really fun.”
- graphics58 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and low-poly, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of early PlayStation titles. While some players appreciate the endearing minimalism and smooth performance on low-end PCs, others criticize the visuals as mediocre and lacking variety, with repetitive tilesets across maps. Overall, the graphics are considered acceptable but not exceptional, with many reviewers suggesting that more detail and variety could enhance the experience.
“Graphic are amazing, and the game runs very smoothly.”
“Graphics also are really nice and simple, offering smooth gameplay and being able to play it on low-end PCs.”
“The simplicity and graphics of this racing game are somewhat nostalgic - very early PlayStation era feel.”
“But I don't think this game is worth 5 bucks; it was made with Unity and the graphics aren't good, plus it's very short.”
“Dull game, the racing is terrible, the sound is terrible, the graphics are terrible; there are 4 different cars that all seem the same.”
“The graphics are bad, maybe on purpose, but the controls sometimes feel too sensitive.”
- music30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely criticized for its lack of presence during gameplay, with most players noting that it is only available in the menu and described as generic. Many reviews highlight the absence of a soundtrack during races, which detracts from the overall experience, leaving players to contend with unappealing sound effects instead. While some appreciate the menu music, the overall consensus is that the audio design fails to enhance the gameplay.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“From the level design to the absolute killer of a soundtrack, this game has it all.”
“It's perfect for just putting on music and playing with friends split screen!”
“I enjoyed the time I had playing Barro; however, the absurd price, lack of music when you're on a racetrack, and the high-pitched noise of the engine while on a racetrack takes away the majority of enjoyment this game gives.”
“But in comes the reasons why I think this is pretty bad… there is no music which makes for the sound effects to be the only thing for audio… and for the love of God, the turning sound is awful.”
“There's no music, no variations between tracks, and come to think about it, the interface is way worse.”
- humor24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both entertaining and lighthearted, often describing it as "insanely funny" and a great source of amusement during gameplay. Many reviews highlight the comedic elements of interactions, such as car collisions and character reactions, contributing to a fun and stress-free experience. Overall, the game's humor is a significant draw for players, making it an enjoyable choice for those seeking a laugh.
“And honestly, it's insanely funny! Please keep making more of these.”
“I liked the game; it's funny, just touch a car and watch your reaction! XD”
“Before I bought Barro, I was a beggar on the streets of Baghdad, but after I invested my only 79p, I became a rich, wise, funny, intelligent man.”
- story22 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed perception of the story aspect, with some users noting a complete lack of narrative, while others hint at a moral lesson about perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Overall, many players seem to find the story either minimal or non-existent, suggesting that narrative depth is not a strong point in these games.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Story: ★”
“☑ no story.”
“☑ no story”
- stability18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with most users reporting very few glitches and a well-functioning control system. However, some players have encountered bugs, particularly in brief play sessions, indicating that while the game is mostly stable, there are still areas that require attention and improvement.
“(I am Russian, excuse my English, my comrade) The 0.2 hours that I played showed me multiple bugs and glitches that need fixing.”
“But I will go over some of the parts that aren’t so bad: the controls work well enough, did not experience any glitches (besides something with my mouse not showing once), has some custom ability with choosing race conditions from racers to the type of weather, and even has a multiplayer (didn’t play it myself but I’ll give the benefit of what I think it would be).”
“There are very few glitches and it seems like a lot of effort was put into the maps.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find it manageable and easy to complete within a few hours, others feel it requires excessive effort, particularly for achievement farming. Achievements are generally easy to obtain but can become tedious due to the need for specific racing conditions. Overall, opinions vary from average to excessive grinding, with some players suggesting it demands a significant time investment.
“Average level of grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Too much grinding.”
“Achievements are super easy to get, if somewhat tedious, more so in this game than others since you'll have to set various racing conditions to get them all (but you can back out instantly, no problem).”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with players expressing disappointment over the paid DLC options for additional cars, which they feel detracts from the overall experience. Despite some enjoyment, many reviewers believe that the developer has shifted towards low-effort monetization practices.
“I would give this credit if this was free, but since it’s not and it offers more cars for $0.99-2 DLC, this is just a cash grab.”
“The developer started off decent enough, but anything done by SC Jogos is now just low effort cash grabs.”
“First time ever I had fun with a cheap cash grab game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game has a moderate replayability rating, with users indicating that while it offers some enjoyable elements to revisit, it may not provide enough variety or incentives for repeated playthroughs.
“The game lacks significant changes in gameplay, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
“Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to dive back in; the side quests feel too similar.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied outcomes or branching paths diminishes replayability.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight that the game's optimization is excellent, resulting in peak performance across various systems.
“Peak performance.”
“Peak performance.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by frustration and disappointment, as players express their irritation over mechanics that lead to unexpected failures, such as bouncing off walls and falling off the map. This creates a sense of helplessness that detracts from the overall experience.
