

"Bard's Gold is a 2D Retro slow-paced platformer with light RPG elements, where the player has to find the key within the level and get to the door in order to progress through the game." "Old school platforming experience - No tutorials or explanations how things should be done. Everything including the basic game mechanics must be figured out by yourself as you go." "Rogue-lite - Different layouts for each level is randomly chosen every playthrough. While getting the chance to memorize levels and get better at them, the “random level” system will keep your interest. With the gems you collect you will be able to upgrade your character on the Game Over screen. These upgrades are permanent and will help you on future playthroughs. " "While I was adventuring, I got my saddle containing the legendary Bard's Gold stolen by a filthy goblin. It has been my Family Treasure for generations... I had to get it back at all costs! Giving chase to the burglar, I went through a portal that sent me to this strange world... I must escape and return the Bard's Gold to where it belongs!"
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Plot-driven, unpretentious, nostalgic and grave.
- character-ledplot-driven
- unpretentiousprestige
- contemporarynostalgic
- gravecomic
- earnestironic
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- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One
- Developer
- Erdem Sen
- Publisher
- Erdem Sen, Eastasiasoft
- Released
- August 14, 2015
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
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IGDB rating 6.5/10 from 3 ratings.
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