Be Brave, Barb

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Be Brave, Barb is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Be Brave, Barb," you play as a gravity-bending cactus navigating through challenging landscapes. Use your unique ability to flip gravity and overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and explore vibrant, surreal environments. Embrace your inner bravery to conquer each level with skill and precision.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming art style, with cute characters and a fun sense of humor.
Gameplay is engaging and introduces new mechanics throughout the levels, keeping the experience fresh.
The game has a satisfying gameplay loop, with many players expressing enjoyment and recommending it.

The boss fights are considered too easy, which may disappoint players looking for a challenge.
There are frequent unskippable ads that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frustration.
Some players experienced issues with graphics and controls, making the game less enjoyable for them.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the soundtrack and its engaging beats, others find the limited variety frustrating, leading to repetitive listening during gameplay. Overall, the music enhances the experience for some, but can become irritating for those who have to endure it for extended periods.
- “The music and the story are good.”
- “I played it for very long hours; I love the soundtrack and the awesome beats.”
- “The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “However, the biggest problem is the music.”
- “You need to complete a lot to unlock new music tracks.”
- “You hear the irritating music for a long time.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their neat and cute art style, with many users expressing a strong appreciation for the visuals and detailing. While some mention issues with the graphics, the overall sentiment highlights a fun and engaging aesthetic that complements the gameplay.
- “This game has a very neat art style, like your other games but it is very different as well.”
- “I especially love the graphics!”
- “I absolutely adore the visuals.”
- “However, the graphics are a problem. I don't know how to describe it, but it's like if a t.”
- “This game has a very neat art style, like your other games, but it is very different as well.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally satisfying and engaging, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving, particularly in later levels. While some players find the inability to stop walking or change directions frustrating, the introduction of new mechanics throughout the 100 levels keeps the experience fresh and enjoyable. Overall, the combination of fun game mechanics, a compelling story, and appealing art style contributes to a positive gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay-wise, it's really satisfying and the later levels especially really made me think.”
- “The gameplay's fun, the story's great (at least for a mobile game), the levels are great; overall, I think it's a pretty good game!”
- “Despite having 100 levels, the game constantly introduced new mechanics, which kept things feeling fresh the whole way through.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as dry and witty, with standout moments including amusing interactions with a therapist and charming letters. Players appreciate the blend of humor with engaging gameplay and a delightful art style, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The humor was right on par with other games (i.e., it's dry and funny).”
- “The letters at the end are cute, and the conversations with the therapist are funny.”
- “Nice art style, great sense of humor, fun game mechanics.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has received criticism for its excessive ads, particularly after users experience issues with the restore purchases feature, leaving them frustrated and feeling pressured to pay to remove ads. This approach has disappointed players, as it contrasts with the developer's usual standards.
- “Excellent game that I can't stop playing, but the restore purchases button doesn't work, so I'm stuck with ads after buying a new phone.”
- “It's not a good tactic to convince me to pay to remove ads.”
- “Way too many ads, which is disappointing because Thomas doesn't normally make us suffer like that.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, with users praising it as engaging and strong for a mobile game, complementing the overall positive experience alongside the music and gameplay.
- “The music and the story are good.”
- “The gameplay is fun, the story is great (at least for a mobile game), the levels are great; overall, I think it's a pretty good game!”