Barro GT
- May 19, 2022
- SC Jogos
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Barro GT" is the latest edition of the toy car racing series, offering 26 types of vehicles and 17 new tracks. The game features improved time trial mode with real-time leaderboard competition, and supports up to 4-player local split screen and 20-car races. Note that the GT version excludes jumping found in the original. Help keep the leaderboard server alive through donations.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Barro GT features a variety of cars and tracks, enhancing the overall racing experience.
- The game offers a simple and enjoyable driving mechanic, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- It includes a boost mechanic and time trials, adding a layer of strategy and competition to the gameplay.
- The game suffers from minimalistic graphics and poor sound design, which detracts from the overall immersion.
- Many players feel that the game lacks depth, with repetitive gameplay and no significant improvements over previous titles in the series.
- There are issues with AI behavior and collision physics, making races feel unchallenging and sometimes frustrating.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its solid driving mechanics and the introduction of a nitro boost feature, which, while not revolutionary, enhances the experience. Players appreciate the balance between accessibility and depth, with each car requiring different driving styles, though some find the overall mechanics too simplistic and lacking in challenge. Despite these criticisms, the game remains enjoyable and offers a well-implemented update with new circuits and enhancements.
“While it’s not groundbreaking, it’s a nice addition to the gameplay that feels well implemented.”
“The true strength of 'barro gt' lies in its driving mechanics.”
“Whether navigating tight corners or blazing down straightaways at breakneck speeds, the gameplay mechanics strike a satisfying balance between accessibility and depth.”
“That said, beyond these improvements, the game is still essentially the same in terms of mechanics and simplicity.”
“There is a 'boost' mechanic which seemingly none of the NPCs use, making all races trivial even on max difficulty.”
“Personally, I'm skipping them all unless later editions bring new gameplay and actual challenges to complete (instead of this skip & win).”
- graphics17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of "barro gt" receive mixed reviews, with some players praising its stunning visuals and modern design, while others find the graphics simplistic yet charming. Despite the varying opinions, many agree that the game's visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, emphasizing that engaging gameplay can outweigh the need for high-end graphics. Overall, "barro gt" manages to balance appealing aesthetics with enjoyable mechanics, setting a commendable standard for racing games within its price range.
“I could keep typing more paragraphs about why this game is so good... impeccable graphics, 21 geniusly designed tracks making the replay value of this game 10/10.”
“One of the initial aspects that captivate players upon launching 'barro gt' is its stunning graphics and visuals.”
“Overall, 'barro gt' sets a high standard in terms of graphics, showcasing the capabilities of modern gaming technology.”
“You can get all the achievements in less than 2 hours and its graphics are not good, but enough to have a funny moment to release stress.”
“All the barro games I ever played feel exactly the same, same handling, same paper physics, same low poly graphics.”
“The game is simplistic with its graphics and how it plays and is rather easy, still fun though.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Barro GT is praised for its smooth performance, reflecting the developer's strong focus on optimization. However, some users feel that the game could benefit from categorizing cars into performance classes to enhance gameplay realism.
“On Steam, Barro GT runs smoothly, showcasing the developer's attention to performance optimization.”
“In my opinion, the cars should be divided into performance classes because it's just silly that cars that look so different all behave exactly the same.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects enhance the gameplay experience, contributing to immersion without being overly distracting. However, some users noted a lack of clarity regarding music options and suggested that the game could benefit from improved sound effects and additional music during gameplay.
“The sound effects and music complement the gameplay nicely, adding to the immersive experience without being distracting.”
“Like the previous Barro games I've played, there's still no explanation about what the options are for, or music while playing on a track.”
“It could definitely also use an upgrade in sound effects and possibly some sort of music, as there seems to be none.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization practices of SC jogos have been criticized for exploiting others' work through unethical asset flips and cash grabs on Steam, often using fake reviews from suspicious accounts that appear shortly after game launches. This pattern raises concerns about the integrity of the platform and the quality of the games being sold.
“SC games have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, through this account or through closely linked/alternate accounts.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with reviewers noting the absence of a progression system and a compelling narrative, leading to a feeling of aimlessness and a lack of motivation to continue playing.
“There is still no progression system, no soul, no story, no reason to play.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is criticized as being primarily focused on exploiting achievements and trading cards for farming, leading to a perception of it being a low-effort asset flip.
“Still an asset flip designed for Steam achievements and trading card farming.”
“It continues to exploit achievements and trading cards for farming purposes.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, highlighted by its impeccable graphics and 21 expertly designed tracks, earning a perfect score of 10/10 from users.
“I could keep typing more paragraphs about why this game is so good... impeccable graphics, 21 brilliantly designed tracks making the replay value of this game 10/10.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as a key element for stress relief, providing amusing moments despite its subpar graphics and short completion time for achievements.
“You can get all the achievements in less than 2 hours, and while the graphics aren't great, they are sufficient for some hilarious moments that help relieve stress.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users indicating that it could benefit from improvements to enhance the overall experience.
“There are a few things that could be improved, one of those being the atmosphere.”
