The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut (2019)

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Developer: inXile Entertainment
Genres: RPG
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 1,302 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 41 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical turn-based dungeon crawler where you solve puzzles and manage a party of adventurers in a classic fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players praise the music and voice acting, but opinions split sharply on everything else. Some call it a rewarding old-school dungeon crawler, while others find it a tedious puzzle-heavy slog with unappealing combat. The Director's Cut introduced performance issues and removed some party dialogue, leaving long-time fans divided.

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