Daniel Tack
Game InformerThe Bard's Tale IV Review - A Dissonant Tune
Published 9/18/2018
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78
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 9/18/2018
The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep
The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep takes players to an astonishing adventure packed with puzzle-filled dungeon-crawling and turn-based strategy combat. Blending classic RPG gameplay and fantasy storytelling with modern design and visuals, The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep is perfect for longtime fans and intrepid newcomers alike.
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- inXile Entertainment
- Publisher
- inXile Entertainment
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Critic avg
69
24 scored reviews
Total coverage
24
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Score range
40–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 69 across 24 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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24 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 8%
80–895 reviews · 21%
70–798 reviews · 33%
Below 709 reviews · 38%
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Simon Brown
GameGrinThe Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep Review
Published 9/18/2018
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85
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalThe Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 9/18/2018
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100
+31 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitchell Gassner
GameSpaceThe Bard’s Tale 4: Barrows Deep
Published 6/13/2018
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79
+10 vs critic avg
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