Barbarian
Barbarianby TITUS SOFTWARE CORP
Platform: PlayStation2
ESRB Rating: Teen
ASIN: B00005YEJD
Check price @ amazon.com , amazon.ca , amazon.co.uk
Features:
• Intense fighting and deep RPG storytelling
• Every character has a detailed story
• 10 customizable characters in a fully 3-D Environment
• Rich and detailed training area
• Up to 4 players with multitap
Amazon.com Product Description: With its blend of action and deep RPG storytelling, Barbarian offers a satisfying adventure. The story is this: heroes of Barbaria have waged war since the dawn of time, ravaging the Earth as they battle with weapons and magic alike. Their motives are to stop the madness forged by the evil Zaugg and end his growing power. You will discover every character's massive story and goals through the battles in quest mode and choose from a total of 300 branches. Upgrade your character and enhance his physical and magical attacks, his ability to lift objects (and even other characters), his speed, and more.
In multiplayer mode, one to four players can compete simultaneously, with up to eight different fighters on the screen at once (requires PS2 Multitap). There are 12 huge arenas--with subarenas accessible during gameplay--10 customizable characters in a full 3-D environment, interactive objects you can use as weapons, a rich and detailed training area, and hidden assets for constant rewards.
Customer Reviews:
Don't even Rent it., October 14, 2002
Reviewer: synnical from Roanoke, VA
Honestly, I feel that one star is too high a rating for this boring title. I bought this game, took it home, beat it and returned it less than an hour later. That is no exaggeration. You play the story mode as one of the characters who ultimately kill the main boss for various reasons. The story is never developed and you never really understand what is going on. Worst of all, the fighting is terrible. All you have to do is learn your character's most devastating combo and you completely thrash all of your opponents. Also, in between scenes you must wait for loading and the screen has this annoying little skull on it that's moving it's mouth. Maybe I'm just crazy, but it seemed like it was laughing at me becuase I bought this game. Seriously people, walk right by this one.
Fun to rent, not to buy, September 14, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer
This is a fun game for the first day or so. It had a lame story line. The graphics were okay, but I think they could have done a lot better job. The fighting system is what brought it's rating down. It was kind of boring, and it was the same thing every time you fought, and don't be mistaken for it's miss advertising. IT IS NOT AN RPG. It is far from one, too. I guess if you like games like tekken, then this would be a good game for you, but like I say, "fun to rent, not to buy."
Better buys out there, August 13, 2002
Reviewer: Ben Sullivan from Essex, CT United States
Well first off, I'm not a fan of fighting games, so the one star may be a bit biased, but from the fighting gamews i have played, I still feel this would merit only one or two stars. I feel a bit mislead, if you, like i did have the impression that this game has a decent amount of role playing elements then you're wrong. The only aspect of roleplaying thats really here is after each fight you get about 3-5 points to add to a series of about 10 different attributes. Their effects are noticible on thr gameplay, but barely so. The storyline is very slim consisting of about a 25-40 text "story" of what is about to happen witha voice-over as well. IE: "Keelya's father had many allies, on her quest for vengeance she sought out Tyros known for his simple sense of judgement, as is the custom in Barbaria a test of mettle was in order. They fought..." after this is goes to the fighting stage. The levels are pretty big for a fighting game, but dont expect the ability to go off exploring becuase you're prevented from running a screen distance away from the other fighter and the camer doesn't zoom out at all so you end up just just running in place on the edge of the screen until your opponent moves closer. The combo attacks and "rune" attacks aren't anything special and most of the fights end up being repetitive, with the two fighters taking turns in hitting eachother. If you're looking for a role playing game or a combo game with good roleplaying elements in it, don't buy this game. If you're looking for a fighting game, this one is sub-par I had a lot more fun with DOA2 and the Tekken games
Barbarian - A Super Fighter/RPG Combo, August 12, 2002
Reviewer: Cool One from Pittsburgh, PA USA
I have to admit ... I like this game. It definitely has two sides, mixing a Fighter like VF4/Tekken 4 and an RPG like FFX. Now, if you compare either side to the competition, there's no comparison. Obviously, VF4 is the best and FFX is in class all by itself. However, if you look at the combination of the two sides, I think you'll find that this game does a fine job of melding the two. Yes, similar fighting styles are shared among the fighters. Yes, there are some repetitive moves. But the situations you find yourself in are always unique ... no two fights are ever the same. This game is all about strategy FIRST, and fighting like a button masher a far distant SECOND. The best things about Barbarian are:
1) The RPG element of building your character's attributes
2) Compelling character stories
3) Nice graphics
4) Nice music and sound effects
5) Interesting character types
6) Cool strategic element - Button mashers beware! You need to fight with intelligence, and use the environment to your advantage. If you don't think that way, this game is no fun at all. I kind of like the idea that blocking doesn't prevent damage. Why should it. You need to evade and attack with ferocity rather than block, block, block.
If you're looking for the next VF4, this is not it. If you're looking for the next FFX, this is not it. If you're looking for a cool in-between game, this is it!
don't waste your money, August 10, 2002
Reviewer: spinkspankster from pocatello, ID USA
i regret even renting this game. it is NOT an rpg. it is NOT entertaining. this is a third rate fighting game with lame moves and an even lamer "character upgrade" system. the fighting system is boring as are the fights you get into. even the graphics are substandard. this game should have been released for the super nes
Not worth it, July 20, 2002
Reviewer: clinton Fella from Albany, Oregon United States
Ok here's the game in short and sweet terms. WEAK! I don't even begin to understand how some people say its another classic game like Baldurs Gate or Gauntlet. its NOTHING like them, and for Titus to market it as an RPG is just plain rediculous. This has no adventuring of ANY kind although you can customize and power up your guy along the way, but the repetetive and boring combat just doesnt make up for it in the least. IF you rent this game play it with a friend or two, that is the ONLY reason I gave it 2 stars instead of one. Otherwise don't waste your time with it.
Not RPG Game, July 17, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from Chicago, IL
Very disappointing! I was expecting to get an RPG game in the vein of FFX when I purchased this game, but that is not the case. This is a fighting game (alot like Tekken series) with a bit of story telling before each fight sequence. Horrible, horrible!!!
Bye this game, July 15, 2002
Reviewer: billy!!
I love to play this game. if you have hands and you like to watch things on tv, like barbians, this is totally one of those games that makes you go, "AWESOME!!!" I wish play with the game always. it plays like fun thing to do!
not a rpg by any means, July 14, 2002
Reviewer: david burns from goodlettsville, tn. United States
a classic fighter along the lines of fur fughters etc. The onle rpg quality i found was in the narration, Its slow and a dud and thats its good quality
Horrible game good potential, July 13, 2002
Reviewer: Scott Chiarelli from Lake Havasu, AZ USA
Why did titus software ruin this game. This game could have had a real plot. This a not an rpg this is a fighting game in which you gain levels for winning a battle. If you want to buy this game wait a year so it will lower down to [$$$} because it is not worth anything more than that. I am 13 and I could have designed this game better. But im not going to blame just Titus and say this game could have done better if someone else made it like THQ or EA. Most companies have been slacking off. I have played so many games that could have been made a different way or had some flaws in them. I think teens my age should be able to make these games. After all we are the ones that play these. Well If you want some Ps2 rpg recommendations I can only think of two: Baulders Gate Dark Alliance( a little short but fun nontheless) and Gauntlet Legends Dark Legacy. Oh and if you want to hear of a good fighting game on Ps2 get Tekken Tag Tournament or you can wait for MK deadly alliance. Well I hope this review helps. ...
| PS2 Games |
| Action & Adventure |
| Fighting |
| Racing & Flying |
| Role Playing |
| Sports & Outdoors |
| Strategy |