Puns aren’t inherently good or bad, but when they can also set the table for what you can expect in a video game, they’re typically pretty nifty. Such is the case with Barbearian, an upcoming hack ‘n’ slash action game which features a bear … who is also a barbarian.
It could be that fate dictates that path for him. As the game’s official site explains, the protagonist of Barbearian has been transported to a strange world against his will, and the only possible chance of a return home is to master the way of the sword and the axe, not to mention a ton of other weapons not always associated with barbarians, judging by the trailer.
You’ll also see that you won’t have to fight alone, since you can rescue prisoners and recruit them to your side, adding a potential strategic element to all of the action. That’s probably a good thing, since the game promises more than 100 levels, huge bosses to battle and “Plenty of challenge, not for the easily discouraged." We’ll be the judges of that, but it sounds promising.
Barbearian comes courtesy of developer Kimmo Lahtinen, whose previous mobile games include Trigonarium and Drift ‘n’ Drive, both of which received the coveted Touch Arcade thumbs up (note: meaning positive reviews, no thumb was actually involved). Lahtinen also worked on games for other platforms, including Resogun and Outland, meaning this one should be able to deliver on the often nebulous but always desirable promise of “console quality" mobile gaming.
Most of all, though, it simply looks like fun, the graphics are inviting, it appears the bear might use watermelons as currency, and it pays off on the pun in its title. Barbearian is slated to hit iOS and Steam sometime this summer, and we’re certainly looking forward to giving it a go when it arrives. In the meantime, check out the forum thread where the game was announced if you have any questions for the developer.
“Fucking”?!
Is this a new TA editorial line? If so, I’m rayt up for the abandonment of 💩 on the forums!
I know, right?! 😳 I mean, we try to keep our language as clean as we can here, and Eli throws out F-Bombs! What’s up with that? Not a good example around here to be sure! C’mon, Eli, there’s other words you can use for emphasis bud! 😉
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What the heck ?!
I mean Rules of Survival came in when PUBG on mobile wasnt thought about but this is some serious ripping xD
sorry guys just want to know... is this games compatible with all model phone?
pos fix or update the games quality doesnt need highr.. bcos i have samsung s9 still not compatible... use graphic like rules of survivor its enough to win ppl heart...
This game is f*kin awesome. Played 4-5 games. Sniper is OP. Signed up for Fortnite as well
Quit gaming.
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Why The Game Is Telling That Server is unavailable?????? Help Me!
what the hell, netease needs to be sued, they directly copied both fortnite and pubg!?
Bluehole is currently suing Netease, I'm assuming they are hoping that Epic Games is also going to sue since this is yet another blatant ripoff indeed.