Barbarian is an action-adventure video game for the Xbox. It was developed by FromSoftware, published by Bandai Namco and released on October 3, 2003. It is the third installment in the 'Dark Souls' series, and the first game in the 'Barbarian' series. The game is set in a dark and foreboding world where the player controls a barbarian named Hidetaka Miyazaki as they journey to save the kingdom from a dragon. Along the way, the player must defeat enemies, including giant spiders, dragons, and other monsters, in order to progress. The player can also use their environment to their advantage, such as building bridges or using trees to block enemies' shots. The game is considered an action-adventure game with a role-playing elements, and features a unique system in which the player can change the appearance of their character. The player can also equip their character with various weapons and items, which can be used in battle. The player can also create their own party of characters, and share their progress with other players.