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The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep

The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep

Console: PC
TV Standard: Region Not Set
Developer(s): inXile Entertainment, Inc.
Release Date: 2018-09-18
Players: 1
Co-op: No
ESRB: Not Rated
Type: Role-Playing

The Bard's Tale IV returns to the classic fantasy RPGs of years past. Featuring dynamic turn-based combat, a full party of characters to build and customize, and first-person exploration of maze-like dungeons with devious puzzles and riddles, The Bard's Tale IV is a true successor to the original Bard's Tale trilogy, and is crowdfunded by thousands of fans. Help us bring back the dungeon crawl and return to Skara Brae - the city that started it all.

* A single-player, party-based role-playing game, rich in exploration, combat and challenging puzzles.
* Dynamic phase-based combat, where the pace of battle is animated and fluid, but still gives you time to think and respond to your enemies.
* A game set to beautiful Gaelic music from Julie Fowlis (multi-award winning Gaelic singer) and Mark Morgan (Wasteland 2, Torment: Tides of Numenera), where the Bard's songs and melodies affect gameplay.
* Compelling story and narrative by acclaimed novel and game writer Nathan Long (Wasteland 2, Torment: Tides of Numenera).
* Built using Unreal Engine 4, taking advantage of the latest graphics technologies to create a lush and vibrant world with great interactivity and detail.
* Branching quests and a world that reacts to your decisions and party make-up. Recruitable companion NPC characters, bring personality, and maybe trouble, to your party.
* Unlock another layer of secrets as you examine and physically manipulate your magic items and the environment.
* Brought to you by the team behind Wasteland 2 and Torment: Tides of Numenera. Available DRM-free for Windows, Mac and Linux.