Game Summary
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.
Step-by-Step Guide to Running The Bard's Tale (GOG) on PC
- Access the Link: Click the button below to go to Crolinks. Wait 5 seconds for the link to generate, then proceed to UploadHaven.
- Start the Process: On the UploadHaven page, wait 15 seconds and then click the grey "Free Download" button.
- Extract the Files: After the file finishes downloading, right-click the
.zip
file and select "Extract to The Bard's Tale (GOG)". (You’ll need WinRAR for this step.) - Run the Game: Open the extracted folder, right-click the
.exe
file, and select "Run as Administrator." - Enjoy: Always run the game as Administrator to prevent any saving issues.
The Bard's Tale (GOG)
Size: 3.37 GB
Tips for a Smooth Download and Installation
- ✅ Boost Your Speeds: Use FDM for faster and more stable downloads.
- ✅ Troubleshooting Help: Check out our FAQ page for solutions to common issues.
- ✅ Avoid DLL & DirectX Errors: Install everything inside the
_Redist
orCommonRedist
folder. If errors persist, download and install:
🔹 All-in-One VC Redist package (Fixes missing DLLs)
🔹 DirectX End-User Runtime (Fixes DirectX errors) - ✅ Optimize Game Performance: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date:
🔹 NVIDIA Drivers
🔹 AMD Drivers - ✅ Find More Fixes & Tweaks: Search the game on PCGamingWiki for additional bug fixes, mods, and optimizations.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- ❓ ️Is this safe to download? 100% safe—every game is checked before uploading.
- 🍎 Can I play this on Mac? No, this version is only for Windows PC.
- 🎮 Does this include DLCs? Some versions come with DLCs—check the title.
- 💾 Why is my antivirus flagging it? Some games trigger false positives, but they are safe.
PC Specs & Requirements
Component | Details |
---|---|
Windows 7 | |
Pentium 4 2Ghz / AMD AthlonXP 2400 | |
512Mb | |
GeForce FX5700 or better / ATI Radeon 9600 or better | |
9.0c | |
6GB of free space | |
DirectX 9 Compatible Sound Card |