The Bard's Tale

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44
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  1. Game Revolution
    42
    Its sardonic take on typical conventions is thwarted by its own weak design, and its tongue-in-cheek humor fails more often than it succeeds. Laughter might well be the best medicine, but a bad joke is the worst ailment.

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best PS2 Game of 2004
39
#39 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. AdamT.
    Mar 30, 2007
    9
    Truly one of the best RPG's I've ever played. It's humor gives it great character that endears you. I actually felt like it Truly one of the best RPG's I've ever played. It's humor gives it great character that endears you. I actually felt like it was a fun adventure and not a simple dull one. I kept playing to see what would happen next. Pick up this gem today.… Full Review »
  2. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    The story is pretty good, and the humor is fantastic, but the game, in general, is very generic. I got bored at some point i guess, because iThe story is pretty good, and the humor is fantastic, but the game, in general, is very generic. I got bored at some point i guess, because i dont remember beating it. I was probably too young.… Full Review »
  3. AranduilFlamesw
    May 27, 2023
    10
    It's a game about bards, witty Scottish humour and a setting in rural Albion, what's more to say? Purchase it on Steam, it oft goes on sale.
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