| Genre: | Adventure Game: RPG |
| Publisher: | Electronic Arts |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | Spectrum 48K, Spectrum 128K |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Amiga 500, Amstrad CPC464, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Nintendo & Spectrum 48K |
| Compatible Emulators: | ZXSpin (PC (Windows)) Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
| Original Release Date: | 1st September 1988 |
| Original Release Price: | £8.95 |
| Market Valuation: | £2.50 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Interplay Productions Inc Michael Cranford |
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Computer & Video Games
1st September 1988
Though something of the charm has been lost along with the excellent graphics and music of the 16-bit versions, The Bard's Tale remains the best attempt at computer FRPGs. Read Review
Crash
1st August 1988
What The Bard's Tale lacks in terms of depth, it certainly makes up for in role-playing action and complexity. Read Review
Sinclair User
13th May 1988
The Bard's Tale will enthrall die-hard pixie fans who will probably queue up to spend £5 on the clue book. But there's too much text, and not enough graphics and animation, to convert the uncommitted. Read Review
Your Sinclair
1st September 1988
A huge arcade adventure which might convert many a purist. Read Review
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| 3" Disc | A digital version of The Bard's Tale suitable for ZXSpin (PC (Windows)), Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
 | A digital version of The Bard's Tale suitable for ZXSpin (PC (Windows)), Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
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