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Tiny Barbarian DX

Steel yourself for a relentless display of might and muscle…brawn and bravery…magic and mayhem! Inspired by heroic fantasy fiction, Tiny Barbarian DX combines engaging 2D platform action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with retro-style pixel art and a loincloth-stirring chiptune soundtrack.

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Developer
StarQuail Games
Publisher
Nicalis, Inc.
Release
December 3, 2013
12 years and 244 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive256 reviews80.9%

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About the Game

A Kick-Ass Blast of 16-Bit Sword-and-Sorcery Action!

Steel yourself for a relentless display of might and muscle…of brawn and bravery…of magic and mayhem! Can you cleave your enemies’ skulls, plunder all the booty and flex to impress the barbarienne of your dreams? Inspired by heroic fantasy fiction, Tiny Barbarian DX combines engaging 2D platform action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with retro-style pixel art and a loincloth-stirring chiptune soundtrack.

Tiny Barbarian DX is now officially complete! The current version includes all four Episodes, new unlockable game modes and an all-new two-player cooperative mode to double your barbarian brawn!

  • Four lengthy episodes with dramatic boss battles and secret surprises!
  • Two-player cooperative mode to double your barbarian brawn!
  • Bonus game mode “vs. The Horde” plus top-secret unlockable game modes!
  • Hidden health-power-ups, valuable coins and mysterious diamonds to collect!
  • Multiple homages to classic 8- and 16-bit action games in each episode!
  • 2.13:1 super widescreen presentation!
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