The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut Review
Whenever I have to choose a class or character in a role-playing game I always have a dilemma. My standard go-to role is that of a fighter or a tank, but if I feel brave you may see me heading to the world of an archer or ranger-styled character, firing arrows in from the side of the party. I always wish I would take on a magical role, but am never confident enough to change my choices. The one class I have never really understood or understand the benefits of though is a bard. What do they do? Sing a morale-boosting song or keep the marching rhythm like the band at the back of an onward army? It never feels like the glory role and for that reason is hard to become enthused with. But with The Bard's Tales IV: Director's Cut, it's all about the musical warrior, placed centre stage in the latest chapter of the long-running series.
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I have found The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut on Xbox One to be something that is very enjoyable; and believe me, I didn't think I'd be sat here saying that. For fans of the series and lovers of the genre, the combination of turn-based combat, intriguing puzzles, and exploration work well. Throw in a large amount of gameplay hours, plus the side quests, challenges and crafting and this is a game that will keep the ardent adventurer in clover. Some may find things a bit overwhelming at times and the combat, although fascinating, doesn't truly have the right stuff to do things justice, however there is much to love and enjoy once you've managed to get the music of The Bard's Tale IV flowing.
Score: 3.5/5
