Full disclosure: the developer plays in my D&D games.
Breath of fresh air! Batbarian focuses on atmosphere; it captures the feeling of being trapped within a dungeon. Enemies are strong, rests are few and far between, and the darkness is nearly all-encompassing. All this allows the game's relationships to shine--and there's no bond deeper than the one between a barbarian and their bat. It also allows the quirky sense of humor to land, which is probably the game's most stunning accomplishment.
I'd recommend playing with the assists, especially for some of the boss combat. Also, please place diligent markers on your map. Don't be like me and leave it mostly blank until you need to go through every room in a mad scramble for those last few gems.
Breath of fresh air! Batbarian focuses on atmosphere; it captures the feeling of being trapped within a dungeon. Enemies are strong, rests are few and far between, and the darkness is nearly all-encompassing. All this allows the game's relationships to shine--and there's no bond deeper than the one between a barbarian and their bat. It also allows the quirky sense of humor to land, which is probably the game's most stunning accomplishment.
I'd recommend playing with the assists, especially for some of the boss combat. Also, please place diligent markers on your map. Don't be like me and leave it mostly blank until you need to go through every room in a mad scramble for those last few gems.