The Bard's Tale Trilogy (2018)

Developer: Krome Studios, inXile Entertainment
Publisher: inXile Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 1,542 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, old-school dungeon crawler where you meticulously build a party and navigate grid-based dungeons with turn-based combat.

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What players say

Players agree this is a faithful remaster with prettier graphics, though some find the combat dry and the dungeons brutally dark. Split on the experience: long-time fans appreciate the authenticity, while others warn the second game punishes you without prior knowledge.

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