Barro 22
- November 5, 2021
- SC Jogos
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Barro 22" is a racing game featuring toy car/go-kart style driving with 25 race tracks and 7 new vehicles. Players can compete in time trials, casual races against bots, or multiplayer matches with up to 4 players. The game is also tied to a leaderboard server, with various donation tiers available for supporters.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Barro 22 offers a decent number of achievements and can be fun for casual racing, especially with its variety of vehicles and tracks.
- The game is inexpensive and provides a simple arcade racing experience, making it accessible for achievement hunters.
- Some players find enjoyment in the multiplayer mode and the nostalgic feel of racing with toy-like vehicles.
- Barro 22 is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and depth, with many elements recycled from previous games in the series.
- The driving mechanics and physics are often described as poor, making the gameplay frustrating and unengaging.
- Many reviews highlight the game's simplistic design and repetitive nature, with little meaningful progression or innovation since earlier titles.
- graphics26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics in Barro 22 are generally praised for their vibrant visuals, detailed environments, and fluid animations, contributing to an immersive racing experience. However, some players note inconsistencies, particularly with nighttime visuals and a mismatch between vehicle designs and environments. Overall, while the graphics are considered a highlight, there are areas for improvement, especially in maintaining quality across different settings.
“As I launched Barro 22 for the first time, I was immediately struck by its vibrant visuals and intuitive interface.”
“The graphics in Barro 22 are a feast for the eyes, with detailed environments and fluid animations.”
“The balance of fun and challenge, combined with improved graphics and sound, sets Barro 22 apart in the racing genre.”
“Additionally, players are advised to stick to daytime settings, as the nighttime visuals are not well-executed.”
“The graphics are relatively low quality, but at least there's a bit of variation.”
“Graphics of vehicles don't fit the environment.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Barro Racing is praised for its exceptional gameplay, combining top-notch graphics and mechanics with a well-balanced mix of arcade-style fun and strategic racing. Reviewers consistently rate it as one of the best games available, highlighting its peak gameplay experience that sets it apart from competitors.
“But I found Barro Racing to be one of the best games I've ever laid my hands on; the graphics, mechanics, point of the game, everything was top notch, higher ends of peak gameplay.”
“[b]Racing mechanics:[/b] Barro 22 offers a well-balanced blend of arcade-style fun and strategic racing.”
“I did not expect the graphics to be good, but judging by the reviews, at least I expected the gameplay to be fun.”
- music8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's music is limited to just two soundtracks: one for the menu and another for the levels, with no music playing during gameplay itself. This lack of in-game music has been a significant point of criticism, as players find the sound effects to be annoying and the overall audio experience lacking.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The game has only two soundtracks from what I can see, one for the menu and one for the levels.”
“The only main issue I have is similar to the previous Barro game I've played; this one has no music while playing on a track.”
“Controls are too sensitive to make it fun (at least in my opinion), and the sound effects are just annoying (there is no music at all).”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and unfulfilling, with many labeling it as a "farming game" due to its focus on easy achievements and trading cards rather than substantial content. The game is criticized for feeling like an unfinished project, leading to a lack of engagement beyond the grind.
“The inclusion of Steam trading cards is just misleading—it should be advertised or banned as a farming game because there simply isn't enough content.”
“Easy, but grindy achievements, 100% / 3h.”
“I wasn't sure if Original Barro was shovelware, a game for farming achievements and trading cards, or an unfinished project aspiring to be more.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is satisfactory, with each vehicle offering unique handling and performance traits that necessitate adjustments in driving style. However, there are no specific mentions of technical performance issues or optimization challenges, suggesting a generally positive reception in this area.
“Each vehicle has distinct handling and performance characteristics, requiring me to adapt my driving style.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect emphasizes a personal journey of perseverance and discovery, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the importance of resilience in the face of challenges. It suggests that engaging with various games can lead to unexpected experiences and growth.
“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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of Sc jogos has been criticized for its unethical practices, including the frequent release of others' work on Steam as low-effort cash grabs. This pattern has led to negative perceptions regarding the integrity of their business model.
“Sc Jogos has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing discovery of the boost key binding hidden among the controls, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience. Players find the presence of special boost zones on tracks both entertaining and quirky.
“It's hilarious to discover the boost key binding hidden under controls while racing through the tracks.”
“Finding the boost key binding under controls is a funny surprise amidst the intense racing action.”
“The humor in discovering the boost key binding adds a lighthearted touch to the racing experience.”
