The Bard’s Tale Free Download (GOG)


Game Overview

Now includes original classic games The Bard’s Tale 1, 2 & 3! You are the Bard, a selfish rogue weary of pointless sub-quests and rat-infested cellars. Through magical song you summon characters to join your quest for coin and cleavage! Prepare to immerse yourself in over 20-30 hours of adventure, featuring:

  • 50 enemy types (not counting bosses!)
  • A vast world to explore with towns, wild forests, rivers, castles, towers, secret dungeons, snowy mountains, caverns, haunted tombs and more
  • A full cast of bizarre NPC’s
  • Over a dozen special boss enemies to defeat
  • 16 magical characters to discover and then summon at will to aid you
  • Over 150 unique items of weaponry, armor, instruments, tokens, artifacts and loot!
  • More Song & Dance numbers than any other game, including a zombie dance-off!
  • Over 14 hours of outstanding voice-acting from top Hollywood talent, including Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride) as the Bard, and the inimitable Tony Jay as the Narrator
  • Classics Games—includes original classic games The Bard’s Tale 1, 2 & 3.

Installation Instructions

  1. Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
  2. Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
  3. Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to The Bard's Tale (GOG)” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
  4. Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
  5. Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.

Download Links

Download the full version of the game using the links below.

 

🛠 Easy Setup Guide

  • Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies.
  • Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
  • Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.

💡 Helpful Tips

  • Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
  • Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
  • Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
  • Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
  • Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.

❓ Need More Help?

Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: Pentium 4 2Ghz / AMD AthlonXP 2400
  • Memory: 512Mb
  • Graphics: GeForce FX5700 or better / ATI Radeon 9600 or better
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 6GB of free space
  • Sound: DirectX 9 Compatible Sound Card

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