Platform

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2020

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 15, 2020

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PlatformPuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieActionRPGPlatformer

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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PC (Microsoft Windows)PCmacOSPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

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About this game

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip -your bat buddy- to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Pip's abilities create varied environmental puzzle interactions.
Interconnected world contains hidden rooms and optional discoveries.
Substantial campaign includes extensive optional exploration content.
Demanding platforming, puzzles, and boss encounters.
Snarky humor and irreverent dialogue define the tone.

Cons

Some puzzles rely on obscure interactions or trial and error.
Extensive backtracking creates slow stretches during the campaign.
Combat uses a relatively basic set of mechanics.
Challenging platforming and puzzles include occasional difficulty spikes.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Platform

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2020

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 15, 2020

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PlatformPuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieActionRPGPlatformer

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 6 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)PCmacOSPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Pip's abilities create varied environmental puzzle interactions.
Interconnected world contains hidden rooms and optional discoveries.
Substantial campaign includes extensive optional exploration content.
Demanding platforming, puzzles, and boss encounters.
Snarky humor and irreverent dialogue define the tone.

Cons

Some puzzles rely on obscure interactions or trial and error.
Extensive backtracking creates slow stretches during the campaign.
Combat uses a relatively basic set of mechanics.
Challenging platforming and puzzles include occasional difficulty spikes.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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