Bardbarian

 iOS
  • Publisher: Bulkypix
  • Release Date: Jan 16, 2014
  • Also On: PC
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 5 out of 17
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  1. jaredbell
    Jan 20, 2014
    10
    Super fun gameplay with a surprising amount of depth and an addictive quality. Love the attention to detail throughout and all of the homages to games past and present.
  2. FrostGames
    Jan 20, 2014
    9
    Great mix of genres plus a great sense of humor shown everywhere on the app, the story itself is hilarious, lots of upgrades and very generous. For 0.99 cents, its very hard to find better games than Bardbarian on the AppStore. 5 stars.
  3. Zaraf
    Jan 20, 2014
    10
    Quite a gem by an indie group. It has a fun art style which works quite nicely for them (characters have no neck, arms and legs, floating head, hands and feet) and is very smooth in its animations. If you like classical rock, this game has it with some very nice tracks. Hopefully soon they will have a way to download the soundtrack. The setup is also nice with lots of things to unlock, andQuite a gem by an indie group. It has a fun art style which works quite nicely for them (characters have no neck, arms and legs, floating head, hands and feet) and is very smooth in its animations. If you like classical rock, this game has it with some very nice tracks. Hopefully soon they will have a way to download the soundtrack. The setup is also nice with lots of things to unlock, and they stay away from the overdone "3 star levels" system. Rather, the game plays almost like an endless game, but instead with actual progression taking the form of progressing through the course of one day (morning, afternoon, etc). The various kinds of units you can unlock and upgrade are varied and provide a fun variation that you can experiment with to find the play style that suits you best. The game is cheap, and I highly recommend getting the golden axe IAP (gold doubler) since it's also cheap and developers put such high quality work together should be supported. The game has had it's initial release bugs and problems, but it's nothing that can't, and hasn't already been taken care of. Looking forward to future updates of this game, and maybe even Bardbarian 2! Oh, and the name is awesome. If nothing else, you have to try the game cause of the awesome name "Bardbarian".… Expand
  4. jpop
    Jan 20, 2014
    10
    Bardbarian has an amazing art style, unique gameplay and so many upgrades that make you keep grinding for more. One of the most addictive iOS games in a long time. Definitely worth picking up!
  5. sodev
    Jan 20, 2014
    10
    This fun and fast, highly detailed game is one of the best games I have played in a long time. The art is one of a kind, the achievements are witty, and who doesn't like mashing on monsters while rocking out. If story mode is not your thing and you're in need of a real challenge hit up survival and see if you can grind your way to the top.
  6. 420robot
    Jan 20, 2014
    10
    This game is too awesome. I am not a huge gamer, but it hooked me really quickly, and I sunk way too many hours into it. The balance is really great, and the tone of the game with its hand-drawn art style, epic music, and humorous touches all fit together to make one great experience. At $0.99, the cost is more than reasonable, even with the coin doubler IAP, which is not necessary - butThis game is too awesome. I am not a huge gamer, but it hooked me really quickly, and I sunk way too many hours into it. The balance is really great, and the tone of the game with its hand-drawn art style, epic music, and humorous touches all fit together to make one great experience. At $0.99, the cost is more than reasonable, even with the coin doubler IAP, which is not necessary - but makes things just a little easier. I can't recommend this game enough!!!… Expand
  7. sCop3SCouT
    May 25, 2014
    10
    The art for this game is just a masterpiece , the gameplay is amazing and I keep enjoy playing it :)

    The developers did great job on this game and I totally recommend to give it a try, because this game is just a bunch of hours of fun ^_^

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Best iOS Game of 2014
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#43 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2014
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#66 Most Shared iOS Game of 2014

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Pocket Tactics
    Jun 18, 2018
    60
    Bardbarian has a great genre-bending idea and amusing aesthetic but suffers in the execution.
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  2. Grab It Magazine
    May 2, 2014
    90
    Bardbarian is one of the most cheerful and engaging games I’ve played in a while. Even after dying repeatedly, it didn’t blunt my enthusiasm and desire to master the game. Its merging of tower defence strategy with RPG-like elements is a fun combination. [Episode 4, April 2014]
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 6, 2014
    60
    While Bardbarian's gameplay isn't innovative, it's tight enough to warrant your attention. The game would have been far more enjoyable as a shorter, five hour title but as is, getting the upgrades needed for progression can take twice that long, and that's more patience than a lot of casual gamers should be required to have.
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