Game Overview
BARD HARDER! is a tabletop-inspired visual novel game about saving your friends from the Big Bad Evil Guy by using your strongest weapon: romance! So brush up on your pick-up lines and prepare some sexy tunes…what’s the worst that could happen?
- MULTIPLE ENDINGS: Unlock different endings and achievements based on how well you flirt! Unique story paths make the game different with each playthrough.
- NEW FRIENDS: Make friends with Alden, Nia, and Presley, your three TTRPG buds.
- ORIGINAL MUSIC: An original soundtrack crafted for BARD HARDER! Features three magical Bard Songs, written in the three genres of music: Power Ballad, Lullaby, and Polka.
- A COMPLETE NARRATIVE EXPERIENCE: A self-contained, 30 minute story that takes you from rivals to romance.
- LOADS OF ORIGINAL ART: NINE unique characters. Hang out with them and flirt with all of them even?? I wouldn’t judge.
- EAT HOT CHIP, BE GAY: Self-explanatory.
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- 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).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Bard Harder!” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- 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
_Redistor_CommonRedistfolder 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: 1.6 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: intel GMA
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any
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