Commodore 64 · Fighting
Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Palace Software |
| Publisher | Epyx |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Barbarian |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior is a fighting game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Palace Software and published by Epyx.
Among the 18 C64 fighting games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Barbarian series; on the C64 you can also try Barbarian and Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax. Palace Software also made The Evil Dead, Cauldron and The Sacred Armour of Antiriad for the C64.
Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior FAQ
Who made Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior?
It was developed by Palace Software and published by Epyx.
Is Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior multiplayer?
Yes. Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior supports up to 2 players.
How long does Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior take to play?
As a fighting game, Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior 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: The Ultimate Warrior 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.