![]() Every other conversation contained some sort of significant exposition. Regions, tales, and characters aren’t in short supply. Events in prior games were implemented wherever possible. ![]() Fantasy worlds are built that way after all, but how well did Bard’s Tale IV build its world? Well, for starters, it’s pretty neat that its lore comes pre-built thanks to its predecessors. A need must to exist for audiences to want to dive deeper. That’s not to say another greedy bloke wouldn’t try again, and with the sudden violent persecution of non-human races it seems something’s rotten in the city of Skara Brae.Ī fantasy universe requires substance to be interesting. Good thing then that they each were defeated by an assorted pack of puny heroes. Already, three would-be conquers tried freeing the evil gods to win immeasurable wealth and power. The country of Caith certainly knows the legend. That, of course, is only what the stories say. Her song remained ironclad so long as it was continually sung forever. To prevent their return and to punish mankind, a human princess was enchanted to sing a spell to keep the evil deities contained for all eternity. As expected though, you can’t imprison any god with lock or key. Its animated prologue tells a tale of two maddened gods, their brutish apes-turned-into-men, and their attempt to use their barbaric humans to wipe out the ancient races of elves and dwarves.The ancient races triumphed over these gods and sealed them into another realm. The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrow’s Deep, a fan-funded sequel to its classic predecessors, might not recognize that fact.īard’s Tale IV’s plot continues in the series’ pre-established universe. Fantasy’s capacity for sheer size and scope often leaves plenty of room for some sinful influence to sneak in. The fictional cultures that delight our curiosity the inspiring underdog heroes the idea of a reality bigger than ourselves: how could it not fit videogames like an iron gauntlet glove? But this genre, much like its flashing swords, can’t be wielded carelessly. Stories the likes of King Arthur and The Lord of the Rings forged dragons, knights, and elves in our heads. Sure, it ignores the grueling realities of the medieval period for a romanticized one, but it’s given our imaginations an epic launching pad like no other. Thank you, inXile Entertainment, for sending us your game to review!įantasy: the mind’s wildest playground. Available On: Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS
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