The Bard's Tale

The Bard's Tale

Released: October 26, 2004
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

BlackBerry OS Xbox Ouya Linux Android PC (Microsoft Windows) iOS Mac PlayStation 2

Genres:

Role-playing (RPG) Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Action Fantasy Comedy

Player Perspectives:

Bird view / Isometric

Ratings

User Rating

68.6
Based on 30 ratings

Critics Rating

76.5
Based on 4 ratings

Total Rating

72.5
Based on 34 ratings

Summary

Completely unlike the classic Bard's Tale games, this game is in a 3D environment with the player watching his only controllable character from an overhead vantage point, and it is better described as an action-adventure game than a traditional role-playing video game (i.e. there are no character classes or inventory management).

The player's character, The Bard, has magic and weaponry at his disposal to complete the task. The more the player accomplishes, the better his skills will become. The appearance and gameplay is much the same as the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance series, which shares the same graphics engine.

Storyline

The plot involves "a sardonic and opportunistic musician and adventurer, driven by carnal rather than noble pursuits. The Bard, who is never identified by a specific name nor addressed by anything other than "The Bard," is not interested in saving the world; his humble motivations are strictly "coin and cleavage." His quest is narrated by a mocking, biased man (played by Tony Jay) who cannot stand him.

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Involved Companies

inXile Entertainment

Role:
Developer Publisher

Vivendi Universal Games

Role:
Publisher

Game Engines

Dark Alliance Engine

Keywords

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