Barro F
- February 28, 2020
- SC Jogos
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Barro F" is an action-packed, top-down shooter game that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by hostile creatures. As a skilled mercenary, players must navigate through various environments, completing missions and eliminating enemies using a wide range of weapons and abilities. The game features intense combat, challenging boss battles, and a compelling storyline filled with twists and turns.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a simple and fun racing experience, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- It offers easy achievements and trading cards, appealing to completionists.
- The low price point makes it a worthwhile purchase for those looking for a quick racing fix.
- The graphics and track design are bland and repetitive, lacking variety and detail.
- The physics and controls can be frustrating, making it difficult to navigate turns without crashing.
- The game feels like a low-effort asset flip, with minimal original content and gameplay depth.
- gameplay37 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as innovative and engaging, offering a mix of fast-paced racing with robust multiplayer options, though some reviews note that the mechanics can feel disjointed or simplistic. While many appreciate the fun and chaotic nature of the gameplay, others criticize it for lacking depth and variety in track design. Overall, the game presents a blend of enjoyable elements but also faces challenges with its mechanics and AI.
“The gameplay is fast, but not too fast.”
“With its engaging gameplay, stunning visuals, and robust multiplayer options, the game offers a well-rounded and enjoyable racing adventure.”
“The game offers both single-player and local split-screen gameplay, allowing you to race against the computer or against your friends.”
“Instead of deepening the gameplay mechanics, the game has been hamstrung, resulting in a dull, boring, broken game.”
“This is a low-effort arcade game with poor gameplay, and I can't think of anyone I'd recommend it to.”
“Tracks are very simple and gameplay is chaotic with the biggest challenge being fighting the wonky physics and lunatic AI opponents.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in Barro f are highly praised for their stunning realism and vibrant race track designs, creating an immersive racing experience. However, some users criticize the simplicity and low quality of graphics in other racing games, describing them as outdated and lacking variety. Overall, while Barro f excels in visual appeal, other titles in the genre may fall short in graphical quality.
“Barro f shines in the visual department, featuring stunning graphics that bring the race tracks to life.”
“The graphics in the game are very beautiful and realistic.”
“Pretty cool, close to Forza graphics.”
“Graphics: imagine a world where all the tracks look like a desolate desert road with walls and a skybox that hasn’t changed since the 90s.”
“The game has no music while you're in-game, the same sound effect playing on loop, the graphics are very low quality and all the maps look exactly the same.”
“As 3rd person arcade racers go, it's a disaster compared to others as far back as three decades ago with small file sizes and limited graphics.”
- story14 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect, with many users noting the absence of a significant narrative. Some mention minimal story content, while others suggest that the game is more focused on gameplay rather than storytelling. Overall, the consensus leans towards a lack of engaging or meaningful story elements.
“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.”
“☑ no story”
“☑ no story.”
“☑ no story”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the audio design for enhancing the racing atmosphere through engine roars and sound effects, while others criticize the lack of an engaging soundtrack and repetitive sound loops. Many players find the absence of music disappointing, noting that it detracts from the overall experience and comparing it unfavorably to classic racing games known for their memorable soundtracks. Overall, the game's audio elements seem to fall short of expectations, leading to a less immersive experience.
“The game's audio design complements the visuals perfectly, with the roar of engines, screeching tires, and the energetic soundtrack intensifying the racing atmosphere.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Check the groundbreaking gameplay and impressive music of [i]super mario kart[/i] (1992), look at the immersive wackiness of [i]ignition[/i] (1997), or the charm of [i]micro machines v3[/i] (also 1997), the dynamics in [i]need for speed iii[/i] (1998), the style of [i]rollcage[/i] (1999), or the memorable classic [i]star wars episode i: racer[/i] (also 1999).”
“The game has no music while you're in-game, the same sound effect playing on loop, the graphics are very low quality and all the maps look exactly the same.”
“No music to set the mood (and the drifting sound effects are solely made to be annoying).”
“All in all, only get this game on sale; it has no music, just the car revving noise is what you will hear, and the graphics are way too simple for its own good.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, with many stating that it requires an unrealistic time commitment, often likening it to needing a "second life." While some consider the level of grinding to be average, the overall sentiment leans towards it being too demanding, particularly for farming purposes.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Too much grinding.”
“Average level of grinding.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its career mode, where players can advance through various racing leagues and unlock new content, as well as an enhanced time trial mode that challenges players to improve their lap times. Additionally, the multiplayer aspect further enriches the replay experience.
“The improved time trial mode also adds to the game's replayability and offers a fun challenge for players who want to improve their lap times.”
“The career mode allows players to progress through different racing leagues, earning reputation and unlocking new content along the way, adding a layer of replayability to the experience.”
“Multiplayer and replayability:”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players noting that in-game currency earned from winning races and completing challenges can effectively enhance vehicle performance and facilitate the acquisition of new vehicles. However, there are some concerns regarding the integration of assets, suggesting that they should not dominate the overall product to maintain a balanced experience.
“Winning races and completing challenges reward you with in-game currency, which can be used to improve your vehicles' performance or purchase new ones.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of SC Jogos has been criticized for being exploitative, with users accusing the developer of repackaging others' work as low-effort cash grabs on Steam, undermining the quality and integrity of their offerings.
“SC Jogos has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
“The developer started off decent enough, but anything done by SC Jogos is now just low-effort cash grabs.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional audio design, which enhances the visuals through immersive sound effects like roaring engines and screeching tires, alongside an energetic soundtrack that intensifies the racing experience.
“The game's audio design complements the visuals perfectly, with the roar of engines, screeching tires, and the energetic soundtrack intensifying the racing atmosphere.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and entertaining, particularly enjoying the comedic moments of hitting opponents and watching their exaggerated reactions. The fast-paced gameplay adds to the hilarity, making it a fun experience overall.
“You feel really fast; it feels like you have to actually be a bit decent to win, and it's hilarious to hit opponents and watch them flip over in the rearview mirror.”
“I don't know why I love this game so much 🙄, but it's very funny!”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing poor stability that leads to unpredictable and frustrating gameplay experiences, such as flying off after minor collisions or flipping over unexpectedly. This instability detracts from the overall enjoyment and emotional engagement with the game.
