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Bard's Tale (Microsoft Xbox, 2004)

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Forget chivalry. Never mind saving the world. Just say "no" to noblesse oblige. 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. 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. In spite of all the hacking and slashing that ensues, there is a considerable amount of real 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.

Product Identifiers

PublisherVivendi

UPC0020626721608

eBay Product ID (ePID)30046641

Product Key Features

RatingT-Teen

GenreRole Playing

PlatformMicrosoft Xbox

Game NameBard's Tale

Additional Product Features

Release Year2004

Number of Players1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick

ESRB DescriptorBlood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence

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item 1 Bards Tale NTSC Xbox Used

£9.77

+ £6.50 postage

item 2 The Bard's Tale (Microsoft Xbox, 2004) Original Disc Only

£5.22

+ £13.07 postage

item 3 The Bard's Tale (Microsoft Xbox, 2004) Complete w/Manual,

£6.53

+ £22.86 postage

item 4 Bard's Tale (Microsoft Xbox, 2004) - New - See Desc

£24.17

+ £15.68 postage

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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-owned
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-owned
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-owned
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.
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by oldturtleguy
13 Jan, 2020
Weird goodness.
This is a fun and weird game.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by 7HYKdo8EQda@Deleted
28 Sep, 2021
Funny and fun
Different type of RPG, I almost past on it and I'm glad I have it a shot. Really fun.
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by livingthing101
24 May, 2024
Awesome. Thank you very much 😊
Awesome. Thank you very much 😊
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by forcedskullet
01 Jun, 2024
Very good
Very good
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned