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The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep (2018)

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Developer
inXile Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
3.4 of 5, 1,475 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical and atmospheric dungeon crawler with strategic turn-based combat and a strong emphasis on player choice in difficulty and character customization.

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What players say

Players are split on The Bard's Tale IV. Fans praise the celtic folk music, tactical grid-based combat, and challenging puzzles, while critics report crashes, illegible fonts, and poor performance that persisted past launch. Many note the Director's Cut replaced this version, and Kickstarter backers express disappointment with the state of the game.

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