The Bard's Tale
InXile Entertainment · 1C Company · Released 2004-10-26
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7.0
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InXile Entertainment · 1C Company · Released 2004-10-26
Metascore
critics
User score
players
Comedic action role-playing games have a certain public to appease and The Bard’s Tale, a separate title from the series with a similar name, succeeds. Players control the Bard, a cynical, sarcastic opportunist in the world of magic and swords. He is not interested in saving the world, but when it comes to getting a reward, or his own head is on the line – he’ll gladly jump into the action. And when the cult members recruited him to save the Caleigh, a beautiful princess, he considers that it might be worth his time. The Bard’s Tale (2004) was a deviation from the main series, not only with a 3D environments but a moral choice system. The Bard has a choice in almost every dialogue to give either snarky or nice response, which might have lasting consequences through the entirety of the game. The game introduces summoning mechanic, which is improved with every musical instrument Bard finds during the story that allows players to call for the help of a companion. Companion specialty varied and they might be attacking defensive or utility. And because the game is focused on a musician, the player will view many musical numbers and songs.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 2000/XP/Vista | Windows 2000/XP/Vista |
| CPU | Pentium 4 2Ghz / AMD AthlonXP 2400 | Pentium 4 2Ghz / AMD AthlonXP 2400 |
| RAM | 512Mb | 512Mb |
| GPU | GeForce FX5700 or better / ATI Radeon 9600 or better DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 6GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9 Compatible Sound Card | GeForce FX5700 or better / ATI Radeon 9600 or better DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 6GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9 Compatible Sound Card |
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The Bard's Tale is available on PC and PlayStation.
Yes — The Bard's Tale is available on PlayStation.
No — The Bard's Tale is not available on Xbox Series X. It's available on PC and PlayStation.
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The Bard's Tale was developed by InXile Entertainment and published by 1C Company.
The Bard's Tale was released on 2004-10-26.
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The Bard's Tale takes approximately 3 hours to complete the main story.
