This One Goes to 11: Barbarity Unleashes The War Pigs

Henge Games announces Barbarity, a card game of mighty thews and impractical fashion choices, launching on Gamefound this February. Designer Mark Brendan (Solomon Kane) leads this new venture alongside industry veterans Martin Frain (ex WOTC, EA) and Sebastian Czarnecki (Seb Games)

What is best in life?

According to Barbarity, it's crushing your opponents via card-driven combat, resource management, and chainmail that doubles as evening wear. You take on the role of a barbarian warrior seeking glory and plunder, accompanied by a cast of characters including Blue Senga, whose plaid boobtube and trophy sporran imply a delightful alternate history for the Highland Clearances, and our favourite: Beasticus, master of the squirrels.

The image features a muscular barbarian warrior with long hair, striking a dynamic pose while pointing forward. He wears a leather harness adorned with skull motifs and a kilt-like garment. In his other arm, he holds a squirrel, which appears to be a companion or pet, showcasing a whimsical element. The background is filled with stylized trees and owls, creating a vibrant, fantasy atmosphere. The color palette includes greens, browns, and reds, enhancing the adventurous and mythical theme of the artwork.

The gameplay loop is straightforward: grab your hero, draw some cards, and lay down prize cards in your "adventure area" which are like a to-do list of pillaging and conquest.

Rip off head
Shit down neck
Eggs
Milk

And then, in a violent simulation of a competitive filing system, your opponents stack challenges on your prizes, which you'll need to overcome with battle cards and special abilities. First to five prizes wins.

The image features a game board for the card game

The glorious artwork is an exciting homage to the golden age of fantasy illustration, channelling Frank Frazetta's muscular bleakness alongside a Simon Bisley-style excess of violence. Cormac the Slayer is right out of the blood-soaked pages of classic 2000 AD, complete with berserker grimace and an impressive mastery of arterial spray painting.

We imagine the game's local watering hole, the Death Stalkers Arms, offers a lunch time menu of hyborian delicacies including the Warpo Mac Spasm and cheese, and War Pigs burgers (kids' portions available).

We're particularly intrigued by Bonehenge, which seems the perfect venue for a post-victory drum circle using the skulls of the vanquished.

The image features a character named Blue Senga, depicted as a muscular barbarian warrior. She has long, flowing red hair and a fierce expression, showcasing a mix of tribal tattoos and war paint on her body. Senga wears a plaid boobtube and a trophy sporran, emphasizing her bold and unconventional fashion choices. The background is chaotic, filled with flames and the silhouettes of other warriors, suggesting a battle scene. The overall artwork channels a vibrant, fantasy aesthetic reminiscent of classic illustrations, with a focus on strength and intensity.

It's out in February, register your interest on Gamefound right now and prepare to solve the riddle of steel!

In The Fields The Bodies Burning, As The War Machine Keeps Turning

Images courtesy of Henge Games Ltd

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