Barro F

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Barro F is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by SC Jogos and was released on February 28, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 509 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

Barro F offers a fun and chaotic racing experience, especially enjoyable in local multiplayer with friends.
The game is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for casual gamers and those looking for quick entertainment.
With its low price point, Barro F provides a decent value for players seeking easy achievements and trading cards.

The game suffers from repetitive and bland track design, lacking environmental variety and depth.
Physics and handling can feel erratic and unrefined, leading to frustrating moments during races.
Many players criticize the game for being a low-effort asset flip, reusing elements from previous titles in the Barro series.

gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the "barro" series is characterized by its simple, arcade-style racing mechanics that prioritize speed and momentum over precision and depth. While the controls are accessible and the game offers a playful atmosphere, many reviews highlight a lack of variety and innovation, leading to repetitive and sometimes chaotic experiences. Overall, it provides a basic yet functional racing experience, suitable for casual play, but may not satisfy those seeking more engaging or challenging gameplay.
- “It doesn’t try to compete with high-end racing simulators or realistic driving experiences; instead, it embraces a playful, almost toy-like atmosphere where momentum, quick reflexes, and chaos take the place of precision handling or deep mechanics.”
- “With its cartoon-like aesthetic and fast-paced gameplay, it emphasizes quick arcade races with straightforward controls.”
- “With its engaging gameplay, stunning visuals, and robust multiplayer options, the game offers a well-rounded and enjoyable racing adventure.”
- “The mechanics are simple and repetitive, and although the controls are easy to understand, they don’t offer much variety.”
- “No content, boring gameplay, and literally just a copy of a freely available library without any changes.”
- “Instead of deepening the gameplay mechanics, the game has been hamstrung, resulting in a dull, boring, broken game.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising its stunning visuals and immersive design that enhance the racing experience, while others criticize the low-poly aesthetic and lack of polish, resulting in a simplistic and repetitive look. Overall, the graphics range from beautiful and realistic to very basic and unrefined, reflecting a divide in player expectations and experiences.
- “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.”
- “The graphics lack refinement and polish but manage to create a cohesive, arcade-like style.”
- “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.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a general consensus that the game lacks a meaningful story, with multiple users explicitly stating "no story" or questioning the existence of one. Some comments suggest that the narrative is either non-existent or unremarkable, with one user humorously comparing it unfavorably to "Twilight." Overall, the game's storytelling aspect is seen as a significant weakness.
- “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.”
- “What story?”
- “Twilight was a better love story than this.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is largely unremarkable, with minimal soundtrack presence that serves to support the fast-paced action without being intrusive. While the audio design effectively enhances the racing atmosphere through engine sounds and impact effects, the lack of a varied musical score leaves some players feeling that the experience is lacking in depth. Overall, the audio complements the visuals but does not stand out as a highlight of the game.
- “The soundtrack, though limited, supports the fast-paced action without drawing much attention to itself, creating an unobtrusive rhythm for the racing chaos.”
- “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.”
- “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).”
- “Audio: engine up, music down — listen for grip breaks.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game involves significant grinding, often requiring extensive time investment and effort, with some players humorously suggesting it feels like a second job. While some find it manageable, many express that the grinding is excessive and detracts from the overall experience, making it more suitable for those interested in card farming or achievement hunting.
- “Average level of grinding.”
- “Game series seems to only exist for card farming and easy 100% achievement rate (you only need to play and win on every track and the AI is pathetically easy).”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Too much grinding.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it hilarious, especially when playing with others or online. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke genuine laughter through its silly and simplistic mechanics, particularly during chaotic moments like crashing into opponents. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the enjoyment, making it a fun experience even without prior drinking or preparation.
- “Hilarious!!!”
- “Made me laugh quite a lot out loud really.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a playful, toy-like quality that prioritizes chaos and quick reflexes over realism and precision, though some players criticize the steering and map design as lacking. However, the audio design, featuring roaring engines and an energetic soundtrack, effectively enhances the overall 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.”
- “Steering is not good at all, horrible map design and variability, and a boring atmosphere and graphics.”
- “It doesn’t try to compete with high-end racing simulators or realistic driving experiences; instead, it embraces a playful, almost toy-like atmosphere where momentum, quick reflexes, and chaos take the place of precision handling or deep mechanics.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is designed to enhance its casual identity, with vehicles primarily differing in visual design rather than performance. Players can earn in-game currency through races and challenges, which allows for vehicle upgrades and new purchases, contributing to a balanced gameplay 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.”
- “The vehicles differ primarily in visual design rather than in performance characteristics, which reinforces the game’s casual identity.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong 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 value, providing diverse experiences for players.
- “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:”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of SC Jogos has been criticized for being exploitative, with users accusing the developer of releasing low-effort games that capitalize on the work of others as a means to generate quick profits. This shift from a previously decent reputation to a focus on cheap cash grabs has led to widespread dissatisfaction among players.
- “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.”
emotional
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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 emotional engagement with the game.