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Completely unlike the classic Bard's Tale games, this game is in a 3D environment with the player watching his only controllable character from an overhead vantage point, and it is better described as an action-adventure game than a traditional role-playing...
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Product details

Description

The Bard's Tale

Platform: PlayStation 2

Region: PAL

Release Year: 2004

Publisher: inXile Entertainment

Franchise: The Bard's Tale

Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Themes: Action, Fantasy, Comedy

Modes: Single player

Perspective: Bird view / Isometric

Age Restriction: PG

Ratings: Critic: 77/100 | Player: 71/100

Condition: Pre-Loved. Pre-owned, tested and working. Normal wear consistent with use.

Includes: CIB

Completely unlike the classic Bard's Tale games, this game is in a 3D environment with the player watching his only controllable character from an overhead vantage point, and it is better described as an action-adventure game than a traditional role-playing video game (i.e. there are no character classes or inventory management). The player's character, The Bard, has magic and weaponry at his disposal to complete the task. The more the player accomplishes, the better his skills will become. The appearance and gameplay is much the same as the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance series, which shares the same graphics engine.

Storyline: The plot involves "a sardonic and opportunistic musician and adventurer, driven by carnal rather than noble pursuits. The Bard, who is never identified by a specific name nor addressed by anything other than "The Bard," is not interested in saving the world; his humble motivations are strictly "coin and cleavage." His quest is narrated by a mocking, biased man (played by Tony Jay) who cannot stand him.

About This Game
Summary
Completely unlike the classic Bard's Tale games, this game is in a 3D environment with the player watching his only controllable character from an overhead vantage point, and it is better described as an action-adventure game than a traditional role-playing video game (i.e. there are no character classes or inventory management).

The player's character, The Bard, has magic and weaponry at his disposal to complete the task. The more the player accomplishes, the better his skills will become. The appearance and gameplay is much the same as the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance series, which shares the same graphics engine.
Shipping & Returns

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Condition Guide

Pre-Loved: Pre-owned, tested and working. Normal wear consistent with use.

New / Sealed: Brand new, factory sealed in original packaging.

Refurbished: Professionally restored to working condition.

CIB: Complete In Box — includes game disc, case, and manual.

No Manual: Includes game disc and case only.

Loose: Game disc only, no case or manual.

Ex-Rental: Previously rented out, with visual stickers.

Example of a New / Sealed listing

New / Sealed

Brand new, in original packaging, never opened.

Example of a New listing

New

Brand new, never played, DLC's unused… but seal removed.

Example of a Complete listing

Complete

CIB means Complete In Box, and includes the Box, Game and Manual. May include other DLCs of unknown usage.

Example of a No Manual listing

No Manual

Includes the Box and Game, but the Manual is missing.

Example of a Loose listing

Loose

Just the game itself, will be shipped in a protective sleeve.

Example of a Ex-Rental listing

Ex-Rental

Previously rented out, with visual stickers.

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