The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight C64 box art

Commodore 64 · RPG

The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight

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SystemCommodore 64
GenreRPG
DeveloperInterplay Entertainment
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesThe Bard's Tale
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight is a role-playing game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Interplay Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.

It is part of the The Bard's Tale series; on the C64 you can also try The Bard's Tale and The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate. The series also appears on other systems with The Bard's Tale (NES) and The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight (NES). Interplay Entertainment also made Battle Chess, Wasteland and Neuromancer for the C64.

The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight walkthroughs & guides

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The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight FAQ

Who made The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight?

It was developed by Interplay Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.

Is The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight multiplayer?

No. The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight is a single-player game.

How long does The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight take to play?

As a role-playing game, The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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