Bard's Tale (Microsoft Xbox, 2004)

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Condition
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Country of Origin
United States
Release Year
2004
Region Code
NTSC-U/C (US/Canada)
Sub-Genre
Not Applicable
Features
Manual Included, Complete Edition
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UPC
0020626721608
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Forget chivalry. Never mind saving the world. Just say "no" to <i>noblesse oblige</i>. Players enter 2004's The Bard's Tale with refreshingly simple motivations that the often underrepresented everyman adventurer can really relate to -- "coins and cleavage." In the role of the opportunistic, smart-mouthed, somewhat pompously disaffected Bard himself, players embark on a humorous, action-oriented misadventure through a classic medieval fantasy realm, based on the fondly remembered 1985 home computer game of the same title. Like the landmark original, this latter-day Bard's Tale was produced by RPG luminary Brian Fargo, and it is the first release from his inXile Entertainment studio.<br><br>The 3D game world is viewed from a top-down perspective, reminiscent of NeverWinter Nights, Dungeon Siege, or in particular, Snowblind Studios' Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest; Bard's Tale was built on the Champions of Norrath engine. Players guide the Bard through the large world, exploring new areas and always on the lookout for a free meal or a "soft place to rest his head." While he is skilled enough with his sword, the Bard's true talent is in his voice. He can learn to use his special musical powers to summon a variety of able-bodied creatures that will follow along and help him in combat.<br><br>In spite of all the hacking and slashing that ensues, there is a considerable amount of <i>real</i> role-playing in The Bard's Tale -- not just stat-maxing and attribute improvements, but truly player-directed character development that influences the story being told. The game features a "Snarky/Nice" conversation system that allows players to choose the tone the Bard takes when speaking to different NPCs. Obviously, this can have a significant effect on their responses. Because the plot offers so many choices, with so many possible results, players will have to adventure through the game multiple times to unlock all its secrets and see everything it has to offer.

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Publisher
Vivendi
UPC
0020626721608
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30046641

Product Key Features

Rating
T-Teen
Genre
Role Playing
Platform
Microsoft Xbox
Game Name
Bard's Tale

Additional Product Features

Release Year
2004
Number of Players
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick
ESRB Descriptor
Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence

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  • by superchic29
    22 May, 2017

    Interesting old school game

    I played this for a little while, but it is my son's game. It has the awkward graphics of an older game, but has nice flute type music. The scene opens in a well stocked village. Outside the village you can start doing your battle stuff, but the first order of business is the rat in the skantily clad bar wench. She comes off as slutty, but in fact she is more than that, you'll be proud of her mom, hehehe. Anyway, there is some humor and singing of course, with the Irish influence. Looks like it would be an interesting game to complete.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: eddys_retro_games

  • by cke142b
    02 Mar, 2021

    A good game set in mideval times.

    This is an RPG with some action. There are some funny parts and some danger but a good game for a relaxing time between fast action games.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: moviedreamer2002_5

  • by patrs3787
    24 Oct, 2025

    bards tale x box original

    great adventure game ! for x box original, it is one of the best

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: ricardcastill_507

  • by thehobbytcgandcollectibles
    06 Nov, 2020

    Fun Game

    It's a really fun game with a great story line and a really good interface.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: charlinole

  • by ranspea_5
    30 Apr, 2024

    Great game

    This was a great game that I never had time for back in college. Glad to rediscover it again.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: yourmomlovesmedia

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