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Is ARENA an Age of Barbarians story worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-game players who prefer reflex-based combat over RPG character progression
- Fantasy fans drawn to sword-and-sorcery settings and Heavy Metal music
- Players seeking a head-to-head mode alongside a story campaign
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for RPG progression, since the game is described as having no RPG elements
- Players who prefer slower pacing, as the action is described as continuous with no breaks
- Players seeking a strategy-focused or simulation-focused game
Our take on ARENA an Age of Barbarians story
The endings depend on both character selection and the sequence of actions taken during play, tying the story's conclusion to choices made across the game.
What is ARENA an Age of Barbarians story?
Set in a kingdom ruled by an evil sorcerer, the story follows a prophecy about a Barbarian arriving from far away to free the enslaved.
Choose from six characters, each with distinct abilities and special moves. Combat is based on player reflexes and skill, with no RPG elements, and features brutal fights against monsters. Reflex-focused mini-games add challenges alongside the action. Multiple endings depend on both the selected character and actions taken during play. Optional grindhouse-style visual effects evoke sword-and-sorcery films, while a Heavy Metal soundtrack accompanies battles. A versus mode lets two players challenge each other. The game combines fantasy adventure, combat, and romance.
How ARENA an Age of Barbarians story plays
- 01Six playable characters
- Each character has distinct abilities and special moves, and character choice affects the available endings.
- 02Action-dependent endings
- The conclusion varies with both the chosen character and decisions made throughout the game.
- 03Versus mode
- A second player can be challenged directly.
- 04Optional film effects
- A selectable visual treatment evokes low-budget sword-and-sorcery movies.
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ARENA an Age of Barbarians story: platforms & release
Is ARENA an Age of Barbarians story worth it?
It is worth it if: action-game players who prefer reflex-based combat over RPG character progression. Skip it if: players looking for RPG progression, since the game is described as having no RPG elements.
Where can I download ARENA an Age of Barbarians story?
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What platforms is ARENA an Age of Barbarians story on?
Windows only.
