The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut

 PlayStation 4
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
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  1. OutlawTX
    Aug 29, 2019
    8
    When first released on PS4 this had a lot of issues but after the last patch, I’ve updated my review to reflect the actual game without the issues. This is a real throw back to old PC games like Might and Magic but with turn based combat. Filled with great characters, great music and good fun. After they killed all of the game ruining bugs, this game is worth every penny.
  2. gayelorde
    Oct 7, 2019
    8
    Brian Fargo and Co. have delivered another unique and charming RPG. The world is filled with great humor, characters and unique ideas. The combat is very fun (perhaps a bit repetitive in some zones) and there are puzzles everywhere. I like puzzles and have found the ratio of puzzle to fighting to exploration very good. As the other reviewer has noted there is a bug where the triangleBrian Fargo and Co. have delivered another unique and charming RPG. The world is filled with great humor, characters and unique ideas. The combat is very fun (perhaps a bit repetitive in some zones) and there are puzzles everywhere. I like puzzles and have found the ratio of puzzle to fighting to exploration very good. As the other reviewer has noted there is a bug where the triangle button won't respond. To solve this you must save and reload and the problem is solved. But considering there is a difficulty setting that works on infrequent saving to build tension this WILL pose a problem if you are playing that way. I am quick saving regularly like an old pc game and having a great time but be warned if you are choosing this for the ironman mode or whatever it is called you may have a frustrating time. Also performance isn't very good, however being a turn based game you won't be disadvantaged by it, but if slight frame issues bother you then avoid. Even though I am complaining a lot the game is so very unique, fun, charming and nothing is like it so I give it an 8. It would be a 9 without the bugs and a 9.5 without the somewhat repetitive combat areas.… Expand

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  1. SpazioGames
    Oct 4, 2019
    77
    The Bard's Tale Iv Director's Cut is the best version of the game from last year, with a lot of improvements and extra content, but still retains too much little bugs that need to be fixed as soon as possible. A solid choice for all the dungeon crawler fans.
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  2. The Games Machine
    Oct 1, 2019
    73
    The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut defines a further step forward for InXile Entertainment. The flaws are there, but it's worth playing as long as you like this genre.
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  3. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 14, 2019
    80
    The Bard's Tale IV is a sometimes awkward, often charming and never less than a thoroughly enjoyable RPG that with cheeky wink and a swig of Elven Wine presents itself as one of the most surprising adventures of the year.
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