Bard's Gold

Erdem Sen · 14 Aug 2015

System Requirements

Minimum

OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 9c-compatible graphics card with at least 256MB of video memory
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 250 MB available space

macOS

Minimum

OS: OS X 10.7+
Processor: 2 Ghz
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: Open GL capable with 256mb
Storage: 250 MB available space

Linux

About

"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 le...

Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!

This game takes inspiration from early 90's platforming classics such as Rainbow Island, Rick Dangerous, Alex Kidd and Erik, which at the time were popular on the Amiga and consoles. Bard's Gold is slower paced than most current day platformers, but is extemely challenging. Players need to avoid enemies, traps and projectiles in order to progress. Being hit by any of them means instant death. Difficult puzzles and towering bosses will have to be overcome to reach the filthy goblin that stole the family treasure.

Key Features

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.
Extremely challenging, yet rewarding gameplay
Beautifully designed retro-inspired graphics
Gain powerful new abilities by finding skill books
Death will make you stronger
Solve intricate puzzles and defeat towering bosses
Full controller support
Steam achievements, leaderboards and trading cards