# The Bard's Tale

> ★★★★★ “The Bard’s Tale is easily the funniest game I’ve ever played” – IGN ★★★★★

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inxile.BardTale](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inxile.BardTale)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.inxile.BardTale`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** inXile entertainment
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 684,786
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (73,061 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-05
- **First published:** 2012-09-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inxile.BardTale)
- **Website:** [https://www.inxile-entertainment.com/bardstale2k4](https://www.inxile-entertainment.com/bardstale2k4)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement](https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement)

## Description

**The Bard's Tale** is an epic 3D role-playing game for Android praised as "the funniest game" by IGN. Offering over 20-30 hours of captivating adventure, players assume the role of the Bard, a rogue who summons magical characters in battle. The game features 50 enemy types, a vast world including towns, forests, castles and dungeons, plus more than 150 unique items to discover.

This edition includes the original classic Bard's Tale trilogy and boasts outstanding voice acting by Hollywood talents Cary Elwes and Tony Jay. With added features like autosave, optional time-saving in-app purchases, and wide gamepad support, it provides a comprehensive RPG experience optimized for Android devices. Expect a blend of humor, epic quests, and deep gameplay in this Google Play Editor's Choice award-winning title.

## Rankings

- #84,298 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

Overall, players praise The Bard's Tale for witty dialogue, strong voice acting, nostalgic charm, and good value, but several reviews report reliability issues (startup crashes and loading failures) and problems with in-game purchases. The game’s visuals and controls feel dated and occasional glitches detract from the experience, resulting in a mixed reception despite the humor and charm.

### Pros

- Hilarious, witty dialogue and strong voice acting
- Nostalgic, classic feel that honors the PC-era game
- Engaging hack-and-slash gameplay with good music
- Excellent perceived value for money at an affordable price

### Cons

- Frequent loading and startup issues (stuck on title screen, loads fail, lockups at startup)
- In-game purchases and upgrades often not working
- Visuals and controls feel dated due to the age of the game
- Occasional glitches or stability problems reported by players

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