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Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax
Commodore 64 · Beat 'em Up
Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Palace Software |
| Publisher | Epyx |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Barbarian |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Palace Software and published by Epyx, Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax arrived on the Commodore 64 as a beat 'em up.
It is part of the Barbarian series; on the C64 you can also try Barbarian and Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior. Palace Software also made The Evil Dead, Cauldron and The Sacred Armour of Antiriad for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
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Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax FAQ
Who made Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax?
It was developed by Palace Software and published by Epyx.
Is Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax multiplayer?
No. Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax is a single-player game.
How long does Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.