![]() These primarily confer new combat abilities such as the ability to use additional weapons, combinations of weapons, or use weapons in additional ways. Rhythm - affects the statistics of summoned creatures - +1% damage and a few % more Health per point of Rhythm.Charisma - affects prices paid for items, in the region of 2% reduction per point.Dexterity - affects ranged combat - +1 damage per point.Vitality - affects health - 5 Health per point of Vitality (plus 10 per Level).Strength - affects melee combat - +1 damage per point. ![]() There is only one character class, Bard, and the starting equipment is always the same: Sword, Lute, and Padded Armor. Statistics start at 8, 6, or 4, depending on the Difficulty level selected - Easy, Normal or Old School, respectively. ![]() Pre-game, you generate a character by allocating a total of 12 additional points to the 6 Statistics of Strength, Vitality, Luck, Dexterity, Charisma and Rhythm, and by picking one Talent. Some objects and map features may even go unoticed unless one knows exactly what they are looking for.Ĭutscenes are animated in a more 3D style. The game features a "birds eye view" camera setting that resembles old arcade style games, while this is useful for battling the large groups of enemies that attack The Bard regularly, it does not always suit the three dimensional style of the game very well. Unfortunately for him, destiny has other plans, so he becomes a reluctant hero who explores the islands in order to face (though not necessarily fight) the evil that is bothering the land. The sole aim of this anti-hero is to drink alcohol, frolic around with women and generally have a good time - seeking "coin, cleavage and carnage". The original Bard's Tale 1-3 titles are also bundled with this release.Ī nameless character called The Bard arrives at Houton, a village in a mythical version of the Orkney Islands. The release is subtitled "Remastered and Resnarkled". This version includes in-app purchases by which in-game items and advances, and media content (cutscenes, concept art, etc) can be purchased for real world money. This edition is also available on consoles including XBoxOne and Playstation (PS2, PS4). It is also available for Android devices including Google Play, Amazon Kindle and Amazon Fire TV, and for the Apple Pay platform. The game's Windows version was published in 2005.Īs of 20 game was republished by InXile for PC via digital platforms such as Steam and GOG. French and German versions of the game exist. Ubisoft seems to have been InXile's partner for distribution in Europe. It is an action-adventure with lots of humour. Apart from the name, the game has little to do with the old RPG saga. The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a chance for old fans to be young once again and for a new generation of roleplaying and dungeon crawler fans to discover why these games matter so much all these years later.In 2004, a new "The Bard's Tale" was published by InXile for X-Box and PS2. Go old school with Legacy Mode, a suite of features which allows veteran players to experience the games similarly to how they first played them "back in the day".For the first time, play as male or female across all three games! Also includes other quality of life changes such as automapping for all three games, spell access, and updated equipment/inventory management.An in-game manual and bestiary give you all the information you need to conquer the challenges ahead! ![]()
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