Commodore 64 · RPG
The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Interplay Entertainment |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | The Bard's Tale |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate 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 II: The Destiny Knight. 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 III: Thief of Fate 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 III: Thief of Fate 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 III: Thief of Fate walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate FAQ
Who made The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate?
It was developed by Interplay Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.
Is The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate multiplayer?
No. The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate is a single-player game.
How long does The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate take to play?
As a role-playing game, The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate 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.
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