Inspired by the original chop-'em-up 8-Bit classic from the days of yore, Barbarian is frenetic melee of medieval proportions. Take control of one of eight warriors and wreak havoc in ten fantasy arenas, each of which look as if they could have been lifted directly from JRR Tolkien's imagination.
Each sprawling location provides players with an extra challenge of exploring a level while they belt opponents. They can throw enemies against temporary walls and boarded up doorways or drop down into new places to uncover new areas, each with their own unique hazards.
A non-linear storyline in the one player mode ensures that lone warriors will be challenged every bit as much they would engaging murderous real-life opponents. A unique RPG element has been included for good measure. As they win each fight the gamer will be awarded points with which to strengthen their warrior's attributes. Then, once suitably bolstered the player can transfer them into multi-player combat in the Versus mode.