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Commodore 64 · Platformer
Barbarian
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Krome Studios Melbourne |
| Publisher | SCE Studio Liverpool |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Barbarian |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Barbarian is a platformer developed by Krome Studios Melbourne and published by SCE Studio Liverpool.
It is part of the Barbarian series; on the C64 you can also try Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior and Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax. Krome Studios Melbourne also made The Muncher, Sherlock and The Way of the Exploding Fist for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Barbarian is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Barbarian walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Barbarian.
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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 FAQ
Who made Barbarian?
It was developed by Krome Studios Melbourne and published by SCE Studio Liverpool.
Is Barbarian multiplayer?
No. Barbarian is a single-player game.
How long does Barbarian take to play?
As a platformer, Barbarian 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 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.