# Barbearian — user reviews > 133 indexed App Store user reviews of Barbearian by Kimmo Factor Oy, rated 4.20/5 from 163 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbearian/id1351822099/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbearian/id1351822099.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 110 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 17 · 1★ 13 ## What do users think of Barbearian? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Engaging hack-and-slash gameplay - 🎨 Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and animations - ⚔️ Satisfying combat mechanics with varied weapons - 🪖 Strategic army-building and minion management system - 🎯 Well-designed difficulty scaling and adjustable settings - 🏆 Rewarding progression and upgrade system - 💰 No microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics - 🎮 Excellent controller support for MFi controllers - 🎪 Creative level design with hidden secrets and Easter eggs - 🎵 Atmospheric music and sound design - 📱 Smooth gameplay performance - 🎭 Humorous dialogue and charming world-building **Cons** - 🎮 Controls feel unresponsive and imprecise - 📱 Movement joystick too small and difficult to use - 💀 Punishing death penalty (lose 30% of loot) - ⏱️ Slow character movement speed - 💸 High price point ($8.99-$11) for content length - 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop and limited variety - 📖 No pause button functionality - 👁️ Text and UI elements too small on phone screens - 🎯 Difficulty spikes feel unfair and frustrating - ⏳ Excessive grinding required for progression - 🌍 No iCloud sync between devices - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 🎮 Minions feel underpowered and die too quickly - 🔊 Limited music variety (repetitive soundtrack) - 🚪 Forced progression (can't leave levels before completion) **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes frequently during gameplay - Movement joystick unresponsive on iPhone X and newer models - Character moves in wrong direction or doesn't move at all - Game freezes mid-stage causing progress loss - Master class button doesn't appear on subsequent playthroughs - Notch compatibility issues on iPhone X (corners cut off) - Controller settings reset after customization - Game slows down during large-scale battles - Gamepad controls occasionally malfunction - Progress loss after crashes **Most requested features** - Cloud save/iCloud sync between iOS devices and Apple TV - Pause button during gameplay - Adjustable joystick size and position - Multiplayer or co-op mode - Additional levels and sequel content - More weapon variety and character customization - Improved minion AI and effectiveness - More diverse soundtrack - Difficulty settings visible in all versions - Better character and gameplay tutorials - DLC or expansion content - Endgame content for post-completion play - Revive potions for in-game use - Italian language support - Russian language support ## Newest reviews (15 of 133) ### 4/5 — gut ...! *2020-07-13* ..... aber gleich den schwierigkeitsgrad heruntergedreht, sonst geht der spaß verloren ! ### 5/5 — More like this please *2020-03-03* I’ve been looking for a good iPhone game for sooo long without micro transactions and I finally found it! Absolutely get this game I’ve just finished it with 20 hours logged, there challenge, upgrading and skill required to complete! **Developer response:** Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! -Kimmo ### 5/5 — Amazing Combat *2020-02-16, version 1.0.9* I really like this game hoping that Dev will create DLC or update it for this game. Thanks ### 3/5 — Really bad control design *2020-01-11, version 1.0.9* It could be a really good game. But the control pad has really bad handling, the way to interactive with heath fountain and enter rage mode or whatever is just plain bad. Ruins it. THERE ISNT EVEN A PAUSE BUTTON? ### 5/5 — Крутой слешер *2019-11-05* Игра очень красиво сделана как с графической точки зрения так и с геймплейной Игру рекомендую всем, хоть цена и кусается но это того стоит ### 5/5 — Great game *2019-10-07* Although it is not the type of game I usually enjoy, I found Barbearian very entertaining. The movements are fluids, the story is non-existent (but it's not a bad thing) and the learning curve is smooth and well designed. Some of the bosses are a little bit boring and perhaps a little bit too hard than they need to be but I have seen worse. Recommend. ### 5/5 — Fun, nonstop action *2019-07-16, version 1.0.9* Best game I’ve played on iOS in a long time. ### 5/5 — A gem of a game! *2019-05-29* A joy to play for those of you enjoying a challenge. This one is up there with the best games I’ve played on iOS - great controls, smooth gameplay, keeps you on the edge of our seat. 5 of 5 and well deserved! ### 2/5 — It’s ok? *2019-05-27* Like everyone else I absolutely have to agree on the controls issue. They are fairly awkward and unresponsive a lot of the time. I also have to agree that it should be 30% of earnings to keep going or start off. Between the fact that everything is super small, and the rough controls, it is just way too easy to die and lose a big chunk of loot. Decent start but needs work. Especially because as is the game is way overpriced. **Developer response:** Hi, sorry you didn't like it more. Note that you can always ask for a refund. Also, if it's any help, the controls can be customized from the settings menu. Thanks, - Kimmo ### 5/5 — Einfach klasse! *2019-05-21* Das beste Spiel 🎰 auf der ganzen Welt 🌍. Sehr gut gemacht 👏! Das macht mir richtig Spaß 😁! Weiter so! ### 5/5 — Muy entretenido y completo *2019-04-29, version 1.0.9* Es un juego muy completo y divertido de jugar cuando quieres desconectar. Está completamente en español, con diálogos divertidos. Tiene un sistema de combate rápido y fácil de aprender, sistema de auto guardado , misiones por hacer, jefes finales, mejoras de súbditos, compra de armas nuevas.... muy guay, llevo más o menos una hora y media de juego y he completado solo un poco de él ### 4/5 — + и - игры barbearian *2019-04-25* + Интересные диалоги + Юмор + Красивая графика + Атмосфера + Музыка - Геймплей наскучивает к середине игры - Разнообразие музыки не велико - Гриндить гриндить и ещё раз гриндить - Высокая цена ___________________________________________________ Итог: Вы получаете качественный слешер с интересным сюжетом на который у вас уйдёт 7 часов времени чтобы все завершить, история игры интересная забавная и есть доля абсурда. Так что решайте, если устали от отходов в AppStore советую купить. Ну и конечно же never give up))) Ps забыл дописать что игра хардкорная и в ней нету русского языка. ### 5/5 — Master Class Button Bug *2019-04-13* Hello, I have found this weird bug. On my second and third play throughs of the game, the giant red button for the master classes never appears. Is this a problem anyone else is having or is there a work around? **Developer response:** Master Classes are eventually unlocked by the Professor, just cycle through all the dialogue available and it should become available. -Kimmo ### 5/5 — Awesome hack and slash!! *2019-04-04* I absolutely love this game! Good difficulty; nothing comes easy but it feels really rewarding. Very cool and keeps me coming back! ### 5/5 — The game is good, however it is so hard... *2019-03-23, version 1.0.9* Can u make the weapon easier? :) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No sync *2022-05-17* There is no icloud sync between apple tv and iOS ### 1/5 — Broken app *2020-05-25, version 1.0.10* This app looks like it has lots of content, but after playing for 15 minutes you are out of missions. I think there is supposed to be more content but nothing is there. Absolutely not worth the money. I cannot believe this app passed the app store review. ### 1/5 — Zu schnell schwer *2019-01-27* Ich stehe auf den Standpunkt das man wenigstens mal 1-2 Stunden spielen können sollte ohne das man sich um Spielstärke Gedanken machen muss. Das erste Tor war zu schaffen aber beim 2. stirbt man ständig ... und durch das Heilen und den Preis für das Wiederewecken bleibt kaum was um zu Leveln. Nach 20 Minuten hab ich das Spiel wieder gelöscht. Dafür ist der Preis keinesfalls gerechtfertigt. **Developer response:** Different levels require different tactics, try to vary your approach to make it more manageable. There are also difficulty setting options in the menus you can adjust as much as you'd like if you find it too difficult. Also remember you can always ask for a refund through the App Store if the game is not to your liking. - Kimmo ### 1/5 — Garbage *2018-10-26, version 1.0.6* I regret paying $8.99 for this crap. Inconsistency difficulty levels. Fix them. ### 1/5 — Hurt my eyes *2018-10-13, version 1.0.5* Figures are too small. My eyes hurts after play 20 minutes on iPhone X ### 1/5 — Controls.... *2018-08-24, version 1.0.3* Something about the left joystick (movement) feels off on the iPhone X to the point where I’ll be running in the wrong direction or the character doesn’t move at all. ### 1/5 — Not for the price. *2018-08-21, version 1.0.3* I’m a hard core gamer so I usually like games like these. I used my iPhone SE to play it and I could barley read the words. This game really requires a physical controller my touch screen was not effective at all. It could be a good game but it belongs on a console. It would have more stars if it was a $2 game but I spent $8 and could barley play it. Not worth the time if you don’t have a remote. ### 2/5 — Ridiculous… *2024-03-04* …your character moves too slow and you keep getting killed and it takes most of your loot away from you when you get revived, so it takes ages to make up enough to afford a new weapon. I’ve been stuck on the first level for ages and can never make enough loot to upgrade. I’ve been wanting this game for ages but waited till it was discounted. It would be a great game but you have to grind for years to advance in it. It’s price tag is far to hefty for little reward. I cant be bothered. Don’t waste your money. Deleted. ### 2/5 — うーん *2019-10-01* とりあえずクリアはしました。 ストーリーはあってないようなもので、一定のステージをクリアした後ボスを倒すのを繰り返す作業ゲー。 レベルとかの概念はないのでいくら倒しても強くなったりはしないのが残念。 後半敵の数がとても多く一部ランダム使い捨てアイテムによっては爽快感があるが、基本的には地味な攻撃のみなのでむしろストレス。 味方はお取りにしかならないほど弱く意味あるのか不明。 やり込み要素も特にないようなのですぐ飽きました。 値段の割には微妙。 ### 2/5 — Just kind of frustrating *2019-08-29, version 1.0.9* Not really made for a phone. Text is too small. Controls are ok, but hard to see what's happening. Still have no idea what the goal is. Just keep getting surrounded and killed after a while, sent back and have some "money" taken. Rinse and repeat ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Macht Laune! *2024-12-28* Eines der besseren Spiele auf dem Apple TV. Hack & Slash mit Herausforderungen, Upgrades uvm. Schwierigkeitsgrad kann angepasst werden. Es ist nämlich ziemlich fordernd. ### 5/5 — Worth every penny. *2024-03-03* It seems a bit dull in the beginning, but it gets really going as I progressed in the game. It has still a simple game loop, but the gameplay has layers and nuances that keep it entertaining. I bought it on a sale and it is worth every penny. Love the colourful, cartooning slaughtering. ### 5/5 — 很爽、快感、有中文 *2021-10-26, version 1.0.11* 如標題！ ### 5/5 — Good job *2021-07-08* Good luck. I got right to write down my comment. I bought it, is good in special effect. ### 5/5 — Great on Apple TV with controller *2020-09-29* So much fun to play with an MFI controller on a big screen TV. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — 갓겜 *2020-09-16* 11000원 값어치 하는 게임 ### 5/5 — More? *2020-09-04* I beat this game a while back, but the monotony of quarantine has brought me back yet again. This game beats all other on the App Store in creativeness, graphics, immersion, and gameplay. I really enjoyed how the currency was a bit hard to come by and needed to be spent wisely. Absolutely worth the money and I sincerely hope there will be more levels added on or a sequel in the future?? All in all an AWESOME game ### 5/5 — One year later, I am back *2020-07-21* I played - and finished -this game one year ago. I just noticed that I never wrote a review, to tell you guys that you have designed an excellent, ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT game. Thank you !!! Here, now it is done. I can go back to my post-covid semi-confined life 🙃 ### 5/5 — Entretenido *2020-06-11, version 1.0.11* Ojalá hubiera mas juegos de este estilos ### 5/5 — SO MUCH FUN *2020-04-18* This game is fun in a chaotic way. It’s a game that you can pick up for just a few minutes or you can play hours on end. You can feel how much fun the developers had when they were making the game because of the way they designed each levels with all the hidden gems and interactive objects (cor just chopping down trees for fun). The weapons are super fun in the game and all you have to do is to smash your buttons and destroy the enemies. This game is not super difficult as long as you watch your health from time to time. There is also healing station on every level. You can make the game more difficult by baiting all enemies to you at once. It’s not a cheap game at 8.99 but personally I find it very enjoyable. **Developer response:** Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it and I certainly had fun making it! -Kimmo --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-13.*