History VideoGame / TheBardsTaleTrilogy

The iOS, UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}, and Website/GOGDotCom versions of [[VideoGame/TheBardsTale the 2004 game]] have an emulated version of either the Apple IIGS or Commodore Amiga ports of the original trilogy included as a bonus.

A [[https://store.steampowered.com/app/843260/The_Bards_Tale_Trilogy/ remastered version of the trilogy]] by Creator/KromeStudios was released on August 14, 2018 for UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} and Website/GogDotCom. It introduced a load of quality of life improvements, such as updated graphics, automapping in all three games, easier spell access, faster leveling, better inventory management, and the ability to choose your created character's sex in all three games, instead of just in the third game. The Remaster had a staggered release: ''Tales of the Unknown'' is the first part released, with ''The Destiny Knight'' being added on October 23, 2018, and ''Thief of Fate'' on February 26, 2019. Alongside ''Thief of Fate'', a Legacy Mode was added, which has various options that will make the games play more like the original '80s releases.

* BonusBoss: At least one in each game.

* InformedAbility: Hawkslayer during the third game is built up to be a total {{Badass}}. His reputation is such that even Tarjan is supposed to be scared of him, and the residents of Gelidia thought they might have staved off the first invasion against them had he been present, the Rainbow Dragon thought him a legitimate threat, and Cyanis (who in fairness [[DrivenToMadness wasn't in the best state of mind at the time]]) was convinced he could have saved Alliria's life. [[spoiler:He also defeated Werra the God of War in single combat before the party finally meets the deity in person.]] But when he's a joinable 'monster' during Arboria and Kinestia? He's a warrior with Armor Class that just can't keep up, at least during Kinestia. And he makes a single attack each round with underwhelming damage, again at least during Kinestia. [[spoiler:He is found thoroughly crushed to death by the time the party catches up to him in Malefia.]]

** The Sorcerer's illusion summoning spells. These summon monsters that immediately disappear if the enemy realizes they are illusions. One of the base magic classes - that you have to level to at least 5 before choosing sorcerer - is conjurer and provides real monsters as summons instead of the illusions of the sorcerer. On the other hand, the sorcerer's summons are ''much'' more powerful than the conjurer's, as the Wind Dragon and Wind Giant spells summon endgame monsters that can deal a ton of damage to enemies even if they do get disbelieved at the end of the first round. There is also wizard - requiring two magic classes at level 5, admittedly - which has considerably more powerful real monster summons.

** The Sorcerer's illusion summoning spells. These summon monsters that immediately disappear if the enemy realizes they are illusions. One of the base magic classes - that you have to level to at least 5 before choosing sorcerer - is conjurer and provides real monsters as summons instead of the illusions of the sorcerer. There is also wizard - requiring two magic classes at level 5, admittedly - which has considerably more powerful real monster summons.

* InformedAbility: Hawkslayer during the third game is built up to be a total {{Badass}}. His reputation is such that even Tarjan is supposed to be scared of him, and the residents of Gelidia thought they might have staved off the first invasion against them had he been present, the Rainbow Dragon thought him a legitimate threat, and Cyanis (who in fairness [[DrivenToMadness wasn't in the best state of mind at the time]]) was convinced he could have saved Alliria's life. [[spoiler:He also defeated Werra the God of War in single combat before the party finally meets the deity in person.]] But when he's a joinable ''monster'' during Arboria and Kinestia? He's a warrior with Armor Class that just can't keep up, at least during Kinestia. And he makes a single attack each round with underwhelming damage, again at least during Kinestia. [[spoiler:He is found thoroughly crushed to death by the time the party catches up to him in Malefia.]]

* InformedAbility: Hawkslayer during the third game is built up to be a total {{Badass}}. His reputation is such that even Tarjan is supposed to be scared of him, and the residents of Gelidia thought they might have staved off the first invasion against them had he been present, the Rainbow Dragon thought him a legitimate threat, and Cyanis (who in fairness [[DrivenToMadness wasn't in the best state of mind at the time]])) was convinced he could have saved Alliria's life. [[spoiler:He also defeated Werra the God of War in single combat before the party finally meets the deity in person.]] But when he's a joinable ''monster'' during Arboria and Kinestia? He's a warrior with Armor Class that just can't keep up, at least during Kinestia. And he makes a single attack each round with underwhelming damage, again at least during Kinestia. [[spoiler:He is found thoroughly crushed to death by the time the party catches up to him in Malefia.]]