![]() It’s odd that Bard’s doesn’t allow players the option to immediately create a character, but Melody the default Bard is engaging enough - so much so that I wound up keeping her as my main even when I was able to replace her. The story of cultists taking over the town of Skara Brae and the town’s protectors fleeing under the city to regroup is immediately gripping. The Bard’s Tale IV gives a strong first impression, but for every sweeping vista or gorgeous piece of music, there’s at least one annoyance keeping it from true greatness. ![]() However, bloated puzzles, a convoluted save system and questionable quest tracking often make this a tune that’s slightly off-key. There’s also an enormous world to explore, sidequests aplenty, and dozens of hours of play waiting for intrepid adventurers. ![]() Fortunately, inXile makes newcomers feel welcome by giving a detailed account of what befell the lands previously, while also introducing concepts like song-based abilities and a unique puzzle-based combat system. So, while I heard of places like Skara Brae, I knew absolutely nothing of the lore going into this fourth installment in the series. #THE BARDS TALE 4 TEST PC#In the ’80s I was a console kid, and didn’t own a gaming PC until 1990. I’ll admit that The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep is my first foray into the Bard’s Tale universe. ![]() WTF Why is my rogue better at combat than my fighters? HIGH The atmosphere, lore, and characters. ![]()
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