Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials

Thgis game is really fun, has smooth controls, great atmosphere and soundtrack, i recommend it! :)

Apart from a few defects on visibility of the main character, the game is nice enough to see and hear. The mechanics offered are good and have amused me enough to get through to the end. The proposed narrative has some unexpected tricks up its sleeve that involved me for most of my session. Batbarian is a well-made exploratory platformer/Metroidvania, capable of giving several hours of fun thanks to some out-of-the-ordinary mechanics and a satisfying narrative. Read the full review here: https://mr-skeltals-thoughts-deposit.blogspot.com/2021/12/batbarian-review-light-in-darkness.html

Batbarian is a good addition to the library of people who enjoy the genre. I don't think this holds a candle to some of the top notch Metroidvanias that have come out in the past ten years. Where I feel this game really shines is in its humour, challenging puzzles, and boss fights. Batbarian has this rough Cal-Arts style to it which is generally not my favourite but, there is a playful humour and storytelling to Batbarian that matches the art style perfectly. I really do appreciate a game that can put a smile on my face. Conversely, The music and sound effects are often unremarkable but there are small things that play into Batbarian's atmosphere: the sequence when your character dies for example or a distant sound of a water droplet in a section of dungeon. The bosses and puzzles were challenging and satisfying to solve. There is an excellent variety to the bosses; the general bestiary by contrast is limited and, you will run into similar enemies throughout your play through. Batbarian was not done any favours with its clunky and stiff controls. The Barbarian/Barbarianette is not a dynamic character. You cannot duck, dodge, dooblah jump, cliff hang, or block. Additionally, your attacks don't create that small temporary instantaneous buffer between you and your enemy so, you have to be careful not to take extra damage by ramming into an enemy when attacking them. I found use of items and supporting characters clunky to use and this shows in some of the puzzles or bosses where the timing of using pip imperative to your success. The game is a rock solid 7 out of 10. It has a good story line, good game play with controls that take some time to get used to. If you love the genre or you are looking for a Metroidvania to play because you have beat the others, get this. Not all of a band's best songs were played on the radio, Burgerlord