The Bard's Tale, originally released for the Commodore 64 in 1985, is a fantasy role-playing game that started as a computer title before transitioning to consoles. As one of the earliest examples of the genre, it offered a rich, turn-based combat system and dungeon crawling experience. Players form a party of adventurers to explore the city of Skara Brae and its dangerous surrounding areas, battling a diverse array of monsters, solving puzzles, and casting spells. It is recognized for its challenging gameplay and was an inspirational precursor to many modern RPGs.
