The Bard's Tale, Anyone?

Paul Bellow · Jun 11, 2017

New 2,700 word post about The Bard's Tale Universe from 1985 on...#RPG #BardsTale #MagesTale

There are certain games that helped to define how computer games would be perceived for decades to come. Some of these games are still in the spotlight, lauded on best-of lists and the subjects of remakes and documentaries.

Other games, however, don’t get quite the same amount of love. One game series that really did revolutionize video games is The Bard’s Tale, an early RPG series. While it shared space with games like Wizardry and Ultima, it never seems to be mentioned in the same breath.

The universe of the game is fantastically constructed, though, extending past video games and into the realm of novels. Let’s dig in, shall we?

The Original Game (1985)
The Bard’s Tale was one of the earliest true RPGs released on the PC, greatly pushing forward the boundaries of what people could consider a game to be. It boasted a unique graphical interface and a compelling main character – both things that weren’t par for the course in the 1980s.
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Paul Bellow · Jun 11, 2017

You know, for gamers!

WildAzazel · Jun 11, 2017

ive got it on xbox but havent played it since i picked it up.

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The Bard's Tale, Anyone?

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