Deal | Steam: RPG with 95% positive reviews on Sale for $3 – “this is exactly how a modern remaster of a classic should feel”
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a remastered collection of the legendary RPG series from the 1980s. It includes all three classic adventures – Tales of the Unknown, The Destiny Knight and Thief of Fate – set in the magical world of Skara Brae. The storytelling is old-school, rich with ancient myths, dungeon lore and classic fantasy flair. If you're after a nostalgic journey into the roots of the RPG genre, this one’s for you. But if you're expecting a cinematic experience, you might want to look elsewhere.
Players lead a party of up to seven adventurers through perilous dungeons, choosing from classes like warrior, paladin, rogue, bard, hunter, monk and summoner. Strategic party building and careful character development are key, with level-ups, new spells and gear playing a major role. The game sticks to the classic first-person view typical of 80s dungeon crawlers. While these are remastered versions of the originals, modern features like automapping, fast travel, an improved interface and updated visuals make the experience accessible even for newcomers.
Reviews: A successful revival of an RPG classic
For a more in-depth look, a German user article on GamersGlobal offers detailed insights. One quote captures the overall tone: “This is what a modern remaster of a classic should feel like and nothing else.” The author praises the thoughtful modernization, which preserves the nostalgic charm of the original while delivering a smooth, updated experience with useful quality-of-life features. Technical aspects such as stable performance and a clean interface also receive positive mention. Although there are minor criticisms – including occasional ease and repetitive combat – the article views The Bard’s Tale Trilogy as a standout example of how to successfully revive a classic RPG.
The positive impression from the GamersGlobal article is echoed on Steam, where the RPG has over 1,000 user reviews – 95% of them positive. While there is no Metascore on Metacritic yet, players have given the game a User Score of 8.6.
80% discount on Steam
The Bard’s Tale Trilogy was released in August 2018 and usually sells for around $15. Thanks to an 80% discount, it’s currently available for about $3 until June 15. According to SteamDB, this is the game’s biggest discount so far – though not an uncommon one. The same price was last seen in April and January 2025.
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