Tales of the Unknown: Volume I - The Bard's Tale
Tales of the Unknown: Volume I, better known as "The Bard's Tale", is an RPG developed by Interplay Productions in 1985 originally for the Apple II. It was quickly ported to numerous other platforms and became widely successful. This was partly because it incorporated unprecedented 3D graphic design, featuring partly animated character portraits and engaging gameplay. It also helped that the game was available on the Commodore 64-the most successful game console at the time, whereas the main competitor-the Ultima series, was not.
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DeveloperInterplay Productions
PublisherElectronic Arts
ReleasedSeptember 1, 1985
StatusReleased
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SeriesThe Bard's Tale
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Highly Recommended84/100
About This Game
A band of inexperienced adventurers must venture through dangerous mazes and treacherous dungeons to save the frozen town of Skara Brae from an evil sorcerer's curse. The wizard Mangar has plunged the settlement into perpetual winter and filled it with malevolent creatures, cutting off any possibility of rescue from beyond its borders. Led by the player, this ragtag group of warriors, mages, bards, and thieves must grow stronger through combat, unravel complex puzzles, and acquire better gear as they delve deeper into the labyrinth to confront the dark wizard and lift his devastating spell.