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The Bard's Tale

Role Playing inXile entertainment ⭐ 4.50 500,000+
Version 1.7.2 13.6 MB Teen

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Permissions Explained 9 permissions requested View details

This app requests 9 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Vending Check License com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About The Bard's Tale

★★★★★ “The Bard’s Tale is easily the funniest game I’ve ever played” – IGN ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Google Play Editor's Choice ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Best of 2012 - Games ★★★★★ They said it couldn’t be done… a full-scale massive 3D epic role-playing game on Android! See why it’s the BIGGEST Android game ever made! NOTE: Additional assets downloaded after install require at least 1.7GB of free space. RECOMMENDED DEVICE SPECIFICATION: 1GHz or higher CPU; Adreno 205, Tegra 2, SGX 540 or Mali 400 or higher GPU. “The Bard’s Tale is easily the funniest game I’ve ever played, and I’ve played all the funny games out there.” – IGN You are the Bard, a selfish rogue weary of pointless sub-quests and rat-infested cellars. Through magical song you summon characters to join you in battle, heal your party, and take damage on your behalf. Ready your weapon as you embark on a quest for coin and cleavage! “Ready your weapon and bladder as you embark on this ridiculously addicting quest and the funniest adventure of the year, The Bard’s Tale” – Game Chronicles Play The Bard’s Tale today on your favorite compatible Android device*. Prepare to immerse yourself in over 20-30 hours of adventure, featuring: • 50 enemy types (not counting bosses!) • A vast world to explore with towns, wild forests, rivers, castles, towers, secret dungeons, snowy mountains, caverns, haunted tombs and more • A full cast of bizarre NPC’s • Over a dozen special boss enemies to defeat • 16 magical characters to discover and then summon at will to aid you • Over 150 unique items of weaponry, armor, instruments, tokens, artifacts and loot! • More Song & Dance numbers than any other game, including a zombie dance-off! • Over 14 hours of outstanding voice-acting from top Hollywood talent, including Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride) as the Bard, and the inimitable Tony Jay as the Narrator But wait! That’s not all! Enjoy these great new additions in the Android version: New Features: • Autosave—option to save automatically when you near a save-book in game. • Time-Savers—optional in-app purchases are available to pump up your Bard and save you time! (Note: All such items are attainable through normal game-play, with time and persistence, just as in the original console release.) • Includes the original classic The Bard’s Tale trilogy! + The Bard's Tale 1: Tales of the Unknown + The Bard's Tale 2: The Destiny Knight, and + The Bard's Tale 3: Thief of Fate “This game is satire in its sharpest form” – Cheat Code Central Play The Bard’s Tale today! Support: We hear you, and we are committed to improving The Bard’s Tale for Android. Please send support questions/comments through The Bard’s Tale Support link below. You are also welcome to join the discussion and get the latest news on our Facebook product page “The Bard’s Tale”. IT IS HUGE! Please note: Asset installation requires at least 1.7GB of free space on your device. Thank you for your patience with the download time. Android adaptation by Square One Games. * Compatible…

What The Bard's Tale Is Used For

The Bard’s Tale is a phone-based role-playing game built around a story-driven adventure, combat, and exploration. Based on the metadata, players take on the role of the Bard and move through a large fantasy world with towns, forests, dungeons, mountains, and other locations while battling enemies and boss characters. It appears to be designed for users who want a long-form single-player RPG on Android rather than a quick casual game.

The app’s permissions and storage notes suggest it may download additional game assets after installation, which means it can require significant free space on the device. Permissions such as storage access, internet access, and audio-related controls fit a game that streams or downloads content, saves progress, and manages sound. Since it is listed as a phone app, it is most relevant for Android phones and other handheld devices that can handle a larger 3D game.

Common use cases include progressing through the main quest, collecting items and loot, summoning characters to help in battle, and listening to the game’s voice-acted story and dialogue. It may also appeal to players who like fantasy RPGs with humor, character abilities, and extended gameplay sessions.

Common uses

  • Play a fantasy role-playing adventure on an Android phone
  • Explore towns, dungeons, forests, and other game areas
  • Fight enemies and boss battles in a story-driven campaign
  • Collect weapons, armor, loot, and other in-game items
  • Use summoned characters and abilities during combat
  • Listen to voice-acted dialogue and story scenes
  • Manage save data and extra game assets on the device
Best for:
RPG fans Fantasy adventure players Single-player gaming Phone gaming Story-driven games

App Details

Package:
com.inxile.BardTale
Category:
Role Playing
Developer:
inXile entertainment
Version:
1.7.2
Updated:
Feb 5, 2025
Min Android:
5.0
Age Rating:
Teen
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.inxile.BardTale
  • Age rating: Teen

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