The Actual Goofiest RPG Ever Made

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  • @MitchManix
    @MitchManix  ปีที่แล้ว +30

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    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No joke, this may be the most funniest game of all time, and no argument it's the best perody game of all time.
      Low key it's also a legitmate great hack and slash too.

    • @ChristmasLore
      @ChristmasLore 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Might wanna try The Amulet of Naheubleuk (Steam), a french satirical turn based RPG🎉

  • @TheChronboy420
    @TheChronboy420 ปีที่แล้ว +777

    When I was a child I asked my mother for fable but I didn't know it wasn't on ps2. On Christmas she came home with the bards tale and like a typical kid I was mad. But then I popped this game in and had the greatest time of my entire gaming history. My brother's and step-dad were all in there watching every moment just to see what happened next. The best comedy musical rpg I've ever played

    • @MitchManix
      @MitchManix  ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Thanks for sharing that mate :)

    • @EnjoyCocaColaLight
      @EnjoyCocaColaLight ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ... okay, but now I'm invested in this title..

    • @itachi4634
      @itachi4634 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did they also see u banging the first innkeeper

    • @alicantuncer4800
      @alicantuncer4800 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Sounds like a fun family. Hope you're all doing fine.

    • @Vic_Chaos_
      @Vic_Chaos_ ปีที่แล้ว +11

      +THE REID hope you apologized and thanked your mom.

  • @lunarbeetlejuice9768
    @lunarbeetlejuice9768 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    “Light the torches and we shall see” “fuck that” the most accurate and normal human response to a floating talking skull tbh

    • @sightseek3r
      @sightseek3r ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That had me rolling 🤣

  • @lukasminarovic1541
    @lukasminarovic1541 ปีที่แล้ว +973

    Yep. Definetly funniest. I will never forget that message on CD: For a really disturbing image... Flip disc over.

    • @gregathol
      @gregathol ปีที่แล้ว +107

      Took me a bit too long considering "I wonder what the image was!" until it struck me.

    • @officialgagethepyro5391
      @officialgagethepyro5391 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      When i was a kid i thought it meant you were supposed to flip it and put it in the console. Until my mum explained the joke

    • @jonatanrobledo9812
      @jonatanrobledo9812 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@officialgagethepyro5391 "dammit, that video thing stole my joke" -said the mum.

    • @paulnolan4971
      @paulnolan4971 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I never played it and it took me a minute to get that but I'm high lmao

    • @miraqen7801
      @miraqen7801 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      it's your reflection and im sorry for ruining the joke

  • @snikerz5886
    @snikerz5886 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    The game single handedly responsible for teaching a generation the legend of charlie mops.

    • @matthewbreytenbach4483
      @matthewbreytenbach4483 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      My brother in law played Bard's Tale (for the first time I think) a few years ago. And then a few months later just randomly started singing that in the car, which resulted in us belting it out in our best impressions of those drunk guys from the Rat. XD

    • @DaMoniable
      @DaMoniable ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I have a similar tale myself. I played this a ton and when i first found this song, little milly just had to listen to it a ton of times til i had perfectly memorized the entire song. I then later taught it to a friend of mine, whos name is actually in fact, Charlie, and he loved the cheese out of it for obvious reasons. We would sing it all the time xD Right along side Amish Paradise.

    • @matthewbreytenbach4483
      @matthewbreytenbach4483 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DaMoniable
      Epic!

    • @Gisme69
      @Gisme69 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For he invented a wonderful drink and made it out of hops

  • @ToyLatrine
    @ToyLatrine ปีที่แล้ว +324

    Ahhhh this game. Just turned 20. Moved across the country. Hadn’t spoken to my father in 2 years. Snagged the game in a bargain bin in the way to picking up my dad from the airport and we literally rekindled our relationship while taking turns playing this game together. Good Fucking times.

  • @phildicks4721
    @phildicks4721 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I loved this version of the Bard's Tale. I especially enjoyed the snide and sarcastic comments the Narrator would direct to the Bard....like while loading a save he say, "Now where were we? Ah yes here we are, the Bard was making an ass of himself...again."

  • @therealgorg
    @therealgorg ปีที่แล้ว +84

    12:25 They were for sure going for a Men in Tights vibe with this game. They got Cary Elwes, who played Robin Hood in Men in Tights, to voice the main character.

    • @paulnolan4971
      @paulnolan4971 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No way lol Im sold. Never [played it

    • @kurokaze511
      @kurokaze511 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I never knew that was Cary Elwes but it makes so much sense.

    • @joniroxanne96
      @joniroxanne96 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He should make a comeback to video game voice acting. 😁

  • @williamleonardreesejr.1992
    @williamleonardreesejr.1992 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    This has been stuck in my head since 2004.
    "Ooooh it's baaaaaad luck to be you! A chosen one of many isn't neeeeeew"

    • @Zanji1234
      @Zanji1234 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      xD or the song about "nuckelavee" xD

    • @quint3ssent1a
      @quint3ssent1a ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Songs in this game were so good. Still listen some of them from time to time.

    • @Ferroxian
      @Ferroxian ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a blessing I’ve got as well. Yet no one ever knows the reference

    • @Nogardtist
      @Nogardtist ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the best part i didnt realize the narrator was the same entity from legacy of kain soul reaver
      the wheel of fate must turn

    • @parus6422
      @parus6422 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love how they literally tell you whats going on but due to its nonsence its so easy for it fly over your head

  • @siyuanzuo3750
    @siyuanzuo3750 ปีที่แล้ว +459

    The refinement of the barmaid's 3D modelling was ahead of its time

    • @jrag1000
      @jrag1000 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Ikr, they really worked on her...

    • @mermidion7552
      @mermidion7552 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      She really was PLOT....relevant.

    • @Gills420
      @Gills420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this is obviously recored on pcsx... not the original hardware...

    • @magnusandre4500
      @magnusandre4500 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@Gills420 Considering the steam achievement popups, I would say it's safe to say it is the steam version

    • @Gills420
      @Gills420 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@magnusandre4500 my point proven. i have this on ps2 and it looks like shit.

  • @luckless6945
    @luckless6945 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This game has caused me to randomly shout out “HEALIN” like the old witch lady for the past decade

  • @wareforcoin5780
    @wareforcoin5780 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    That's Tony Jay as the narrator. Incredible talent, I'll miss his voice forever.

    • @hariszark7396
      @hariszark7396 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The narrator was the best thing in the game for me.

    • @chromasus9983
      @chromasus9983 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As someone familiar with Soul Reaver, I thought he sounded familiar. Perfect pick, really.

    • @Yora21
      @Yora21 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's so funny.

  • @dougsummers8721
    @dougsummers8721 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love how the buxom bar maid gives the hero a sword to fight with... now he's carrying a broad sword. Reminds me of the humor Al Lowe always wrote into his games.

  • @rreece90
    @rreece90 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I remember when exploring a dungeon there was a closed iron gate with enemies behind it, and the Bard asked them why they always put the opening lever IN FRONT of the door, not behind it, lol
    2023 and nothing has changed.

    • @kopicat2429
      @kopicat2429 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I seem to remember him having a conversation with a guard about that very thing. Asking him why on earth the guy with the key is guarding the gate in front rather then simply waiting behind it.
      But it might be me misremembering it, since it's been years since I last played, and it was actually the lever instead he was commenting on.

  • @Liftinglinguist
    @Liftinglinguist ปีที่แล้ว +87

    My favorite is the Nucklavee song, where the bard takes part on the lute on stage. The lyrics revolve around how fierce and deadly the Nucklavee is, and how much of an asshole the one who "set him free" must be. The thing is; the bard set him free, his slow realization that the song is about him, as he's actually playing it along with them is priceless, and the lyrics themselves are probably the funniest of all the songs in the game (in my opinion). Ace game, played it on the PS2 back in the day, knowing nothing of the developer or the concept at all.

    • @quint3ssent1a
      @quint3ssent1a ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The village is burned, and the tavern's amiss, and the beer all gone, and the elders are pissed!

    • @alexanderrahl7034
      @alexanderrahl7034 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love that song.
      I was always so confused to see a handful of songs in the song book, randomly placed around on the list, with a large list of undiscovered songs by the end of the game
      I was always like "wait.. . I only found like 6 of them, what are these other 20!?" Lol

    • @NormalPersonCommenting
      @NormalPersonCommenting ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@quint3ssent1a And if we ever should find us that fool, we'll hang upside down by his tool! Oo - ah - that'll do the trick!

    • @Beregorn88
      @Beregorn88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And if we ever should find the fool
      We'll hang him upside down by his tool
      And spin him around until he gets sick
      Ooh! Aah! Oh, that should do the trick.

    • @markwalrusberg4259
      @markwalrusberg4259 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow thats a blast from the past, what a fun game.

  • @ValkyrieLadyK
    @ValkyrieLadyK ปีที่แล้ว +189

    Just looked it up and I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that the Bard is apparently voiced by Cary Elwes.

    • @MitchManix
      @MitchManix  ปีที่แล้ว +62

      That makes it even better

    • @EnglishInfidel
      @EnglishInfidel ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@MitchManix Seriously better to know it's Wesley, and easy to wrap my mind around he's perfect and should be used for every game with a medieval fantasy setting, instead of immersion breaking Americans.

    • @Draugo
      @Draugo ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Makes sense. The Robin Hood who CAN speak with an english accent.

    • @ZacHawkins42
      @ZacHawkins42 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Draugo You beat me to it 😅

    • @joshs3775
      @joshs3775 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No fkn way, Westley is the bard??

  • @Dootje351
    @Dootje351 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This game has a special place in my heart because of its humor. My favorite gag is the old man you meet in the beginning demanding an apology. If you are mean to him something hilarious happens later on.

    • @pharaohsmagician8329
      @pharaohsmagician8329 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What happens??

    • @ExtrnalSorce2
      @ExtrnalSorce2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok, so theres a youtuber I know who has the same pfp as yours - where is it from?

  • @reasesoffice
    @reasesoffice ปีที่แล้ว +30

    God I loved this game as a kid. It was so funny that I still quote it sometimes to this day. One of my favorite things about the physical copy of the game is at the bottom it says "For a really disturbing image... flip disc over." and when you do, you see your reflection on the back.

    • @MrChooChoo
      @MrChooChoo ปีที่แล้ว

      I was 36 when this came out

  • @benjaminlocks
    @benjaminlocks ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This was one of my absolute favorites on the Xbox. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Fable/Lost Chapters and The Bard's Tale. Those were the days!

  • @tedlogan4867
    @tedlogan4867 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This game featured Cary Ewles and Tony Jay among other great voice actors. It's a gem.

  • @PlaskiJakDeska
    @PlaskiJakDeska ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Damn, hearing Tony Jay's voice brought back some strong nostalgia.

  • @Zemtex47
    @Zemtex47 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mate your channel is so damn amazing. Love the way you make the documentary. Fun and exciting. Watching you do these videos about old games I used to play 15 years ago feels like a breath of fresh air.

  • @johnsmith401
    @johnsmith401 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, i remember this game with joy, one of the best gaming moments i ever enjoy, and "the Bad luck to be you" is a song i do remember after all these years

  • @RubyRangerr
    @RubyRangerr ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There's an old action RPG from 1997 called Dink Smallwood that I think you should check out. Certainly in the running for goofiest RPG ever, it's had a cult following for 25 years and even got an HD remaster released a couple years back. Best of all, it's completely free to own.
    This video took me back in time to the glory days of PS2 RPGs. I still sing the beer song to this day, and every time I see Cary Elwes I think of the Bard. Thank you for covering this!

  • @loki2655
    @loki2655 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Bards Tale actually started as a text based game on the ZX Spectrum in the 80's

  • @otakon17
    @otakon17 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I still love the first time you get an pinata's worth of treasure from a slain wolf and the Narrator and the Bard have a brief conversation about it. With the Narrator eventually saying "Well that's the last time that's happening, skipping over those parts" and basically screwing over the player with easy money grinding.

  • @fmpentertainmentmedley3338
    @fmpentertainmentmedley3338 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I loved "The Bards Tale" it was hilarious....
    With such classic quotes as: "shiny!" and "skip iiit!"

  • @D3athBlade
    @D3athBlade ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your editing and footage sorting is truly amazing!

  • @LordSephleon
    @LordSephleon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got the original XBox port of this game back when it originally released since I knew of the original Bard's Tale games (mostly from the first game on NES). At the time, I was living in a house of four other geeks like myself. What started as a fun little solo adventure with the occasional housemate onlooker turned into the most hilariously bonding game I'd ever played to completion: I always cranked up the volume whenever the Trows' "Bad Luck" song would come on, and all of the housemates would dash in from wherever they were so that we could all sing the chorus together (sometimes complete with the Trows' coordinated dancing) and laugh at the new verses. Everyone also had their own favorite songs, which we made sure to replay later through the game's gallery, but "Bad Luck" would always be the one to get us all together for a few silly moments.
    And yes, they were all present for the finale and the three endings.

  • @BlackthorneChronicles
    @BlackthorneChronicles ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was awesome lol! Started watching you when you did the GW review... loved every one of them. Keep checking in to see what you're up to. Love the content - keep making these sweet videos! Thanks for showing me a Bard's Tale lol. Makes me think about Magicka - it's another hilarious game where you combine all these elements chaotically and they create new spells. Check it out sometime!

  • @PhillipHilton
    @PhillipHilton ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is due a sequel. I really enjoyed playing through the first game. The banter between Cary Elwes(yes that Cary Elwes) as the bard and the late, great Tony Jay as the narrator was hilarious.

  • @KaisersGB
    @KaisersGB ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Where has this game been all my life this sounds like a blast to play! You find very few games that can pull this kind of humor off well. And you mid video call to action had me for a sec I thought the guy was actually saying that 😆.
    Hope, all that water works at home are getting sorted out stay safe and look forward to your next amazing video my friend! 😄

    • @truthseeker6532
      @truthseeker6532 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Get The Bards Tale 4 Directors Cut as well!!!

    • @oldy4080
      @oldy4080 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@truthseeker6532 No, don't. Bards Tale 4 continues the classical Bards Tale trilogy and has nothing to do with THIS game. Bards Tale 4 is a classical RPG in DnD style made for real oldfags. It is NOT a deconstruction, NOT a parody, NOT goofy, NOT hilarious. In fact, it represents the very same stereotypes the Bards Tale 2004 was mocking! Though I would not claim Bards Tale 4 Directors Cut to be a terrible game, I was deeply disappointed with it. Don't spend time and money on it uless you are really into oldschool turn-based adventures from 80-s or 90-s.

    • @truthseeker6532
      @truthseeker6532 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oldy4080
      The Bards Tale you talk about, was so childish, that the game maker got away from it for it did not sell and was immorally wrong. Something they realized they did not want to be known for.
      It was like using Sex to sell a product by.
      This is why they got away from.
      Bioware's remastered Mass Effect series, they removed certain Miranda butt scenes from the game, for they were using sex to sell their product and they realized, the wrong they did.
      *Same goes for Bards Tale that you speak of. Correction to childish ways, was corrected when they did Bard's Tale 4.
      The Bards Tale you speak of, is not to be honored but, detested.

    • @oldy4080
      @oldy4080 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@truthseeker6532 Where does all this passive agression come from?) Chill, I didn't whant to offend anyone.
      Now to the point. People shouldn't argue about tastes - one people like one things, others like another. You can detest whateveryou see fit. Howerever, I must ask: have you even played Bard's Tale 2004?
      And where does all this information about bad sells, "immorally wrongness" and not wanting to be known for comes from? According to Wikipedia, for example, the game was mostly prasied for narration and humour while critisized for gameplay.
      And where on Earth did you find moral wrongness here? It doesn't teach to be a rascal, it doesn't teach that bad is good. On the contrary, the narrator (which means game itself) disapproves of the Bard when he acts like a jerk. Also, the Bard gets into more and more trouble with more and more dire cosequences. So he actually serves as an example of how people should NOT behave themselves.
      And what does "using sex to sell a product" even has to do with this game? Is it because it showed barmaid's cleavage a couple of times? Well, compared to all game's length it is literally nothing. Bard's Tale was not about sex. Just like Mass Effect 2 was not about Miranda's butt.
      And since when did black humour and mocking of the stereotypes become childish? This is called deconstruction, which is a whole different genre. Would you consider shows like The Boys childish? Or like the classical masterpiece Black Adder? Well, I personally consider childish following boring, annoying and long pestered cliches.

    • @oldy4080
      @oldy4080 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@truthseeker6532 Though, the point of my original comment was acrually different. If you don't like BT 2004 and like BT 4 - don't play the former and play the latter.
      See what happened: Kaisers Game Bunker here wrote that they liked what was told about the BT 2004 and wanted to check it out. Then you recommended them to check out BT 4. Because of that, Kaisers Game Bunker may decide that BT 4 is like BT 2004 and buy it BACAUSE OF THAT. And then be disappointed just like me. So all I was trying to accomplish was to make sure people knew what exactly they would spend their money for.

  • @kajor5527
    @kajor5527 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Also, this game has a FUCKING AMAZING Polish dubbing. Its really good, and the jokes and gags are really well translated.

  • @logan_sunday
    @logan_sunday ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Consistently the funniest TH-camr. Thanks for the laughs and the horrible flashbacks of playing this as a kid.

    • @nunyabizness6376
      @nunyabizness6376 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude this game was irreverent and the voice casting of bard was spot on. Cary elwes, Robin hood men in rights, princess bride was awesome. It was an homage to the old Monty python type comedy. Amazing

  • @AlaiaSkyhawk
    @AlaiaSkyhawk ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great vid, and hope your house is sorted soon!

  • @Redbeardflynn
    @Redbeardflynn ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Feels like a game matched perfectly to your brilliant humour Mitch! Great video as usual.

  • @Mucera-kb6bt
    @Mucera-kb6bt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dungeon of naheulbeuk is pretty weird at times, if you hadn't checked that one out yet.
    Also, great video, loved that version of the Bard's Tale. The songs get stuck in your head.

  • @grumpyolddude439
    @grumpyolddude439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dialogue in Bards Tale is HILARIOUS!!! "My ferry will transport you into the future!"..."How far into the future?"..."Well, that depends"..."On what?"..."On how long it takes us to cross the river"

  • @bloodrunsclear
    @bloodrunsclear 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that The Bard is voiced by Carey Elwes (Princess Bride) and the narrator is Tony Jay (voice actor for everything)

  • @Kai-tn4yx
    @Kai-tn4yx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some ideas for more goofy RPGs:
    - Omikron: The Nomad Soul
    - South Park: The Stick of Truth
    - Undertale
    - Overlord
    - Sacrifice
    - American McGee's Alice and the sequel, Alice: Madness Returns
    - Giants: Citizen Karubo (more of an RTS-RPG mix, I guess)
    - Saint's Row series

  • @Wolf359inc
    @Wolf359inc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A year late, and a dollar short - that’s me.
    Loved this game. Not because of the witty dialogue. Not because of Cary Ewles. But because it took me back to playing the game it was originally based on “The Bard’s Tale: Tales of the Unknown”, and its sequels, from the 1980s.
    I played those games a LOT on my Commodore 64, with my venerable 1541 disk drive (it was second hand when I bought it, back then). This was my first introduction to computer roleplaying games, having discovered D&D, and “The Fantasy Trip” a few years prior.
    These are not humorous, as the titular title, but an attempt to create a playable RPG on computer. And it was fantastic, considering the limitations of the technology back then.
    There were a handful of other CRPGs around back then, but this series was the best, and fuelled a lifelong passion for dungeon crawls. It spawned numerous clones, some of which did improve on the originals, such as “Captive” (by Tony Crowther, IIRC). I find it interesting that this style of game survives to this day, with Indy games such as “The Legend of Grimrock”.
    I also remember the frustration of physically mapping each level of the game - no auto mapping like we have today. The game manual* let you know that each level of a dungeon was XxX squares (20x20, or 40x40, or, something… I don’t remember - massive to me, though). So I would sit there, graph paper and pencil in hand, mapping everything out, noting where special things were, etc. And then came across teleport pads, and spinners, which really screwed me over… lol
    If anyone is interested in these old games, they actually come with the iOS version of “The Bard’s Tale” (2004j, and can also be purchased on Steam, remastered. They may be available elsewhere, and for other systems, but these are the ones I am aware of.
    Cheers,
    * *sigh* does anyone else remember game manuals, and sometimes novellas, which used to come with your games? Novellas to fire your imagination, and set the scene for you, and game manuals, which were basically tutorials, because there was not enough memory in older machines to hold a full game, and a playthrough… :)

  • @jimmynoneya2584
    @jimmynoneya2584 ปีที่แล้ว

    I came across your channel by accident today. I enjoyed your fresh look at a older title. I am now subscriber and I look forward to viewing your past content and all future content.

  • @Krocxigor
    @Krocxigor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was one of the first games I ever preordered and it was based on the ads in gaming magazines. I was not disappointed.....unlike almost every game I preordered in the last five years to the point I do not preorder anything anymore. That said it came with a bonus dvd that has songs on it and other stuff. I still own both the game and the bonus dvd with the dvd being on the shelf with the rest of my dvd/blu-rays.
    I miss the old days when if I preordered a game at worst it was a decent game so I didn't feel like I got screwed unlike now days where even if I do not preorder (I don't) I typically feel I was screwed over. I miss games like this that do not take themselves serious and just have genuine fun!

  • @thelightside77
    @thelightside77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks man. You channel is awesome. I appreciate your humor as well.

  • @andrewmurphy5532
    @andrewmurphy5532 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, classic game, gotta respect a creative call to action midroll, subbed

  • @MisterNightfish
    @MisterNightfish ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got this game by accident in a big bundle back in the day. Honestly one of the best games in that stack of CDs, although part of it might have been because it was an unexpected surprise in a pretty cheap bundle that I bought for 2 other games and everything else was a bonus.

  • @TheZanzibarMan
    @TheZanzibarMan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This and Champions of Norrath were some of my favorite games back in the day.

  • @666evo666
    @666evo666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The limmy clip was brilliant, top quality video =D

  • @Itstwistedroots
    @Itstwistedroots ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember seeing this game art at various times in my life, but I had no idea it was this hilarious. I would definitely watch a Twitch stream on this.

    • @idontwantahandlethough
      @idontwantahandlethough ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There was a pretty good mobile port for both apple and android a couple years ago, I played it that way and it was pretty fun.
      idk if it still exists is but you could definitely find the .apk somewhere if you wanted to (argh matey)

  • @ShadesApeDJansu
    @ShadesApeDJansu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    【Shades Finnish Pirates】12:07 I am a christian, so i think there is no chance and only free will. So when i heard this reversed phrase it felt like it was directly meant for me, thanks for uploading the video and turning the audio. I am saving money for final payment on a leeway purchase, i usually buy a lot of candy so i am trying to hold out and i have unknown eye disease caused by finn heritage & astaxanthin (finn's due to being most secluded ppl on the world get diseases other ppl do not) symptoms of the disase is that light & concentration make my right eye sore, i am fine still and i find "rotting vampire eyeballs" amusing :P

  • @justsomesaltyboi8716
    @justsomesaltyboi8716 ปีที่แล้ว

    i knew from the guy on the thumbnail it was on "the bard's tale" oh boy for it's bad luck to be you. this is such a great game. i absolutely loved the quip on the chest coming out of the rat and the main character questioning it. i played this game around 12 years ago and still remember this stuff. alright time to watch the video now, I had paused it less than a second to type this out

  • @minibob9252
    @minibob9252 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video bring back so many memories. The bards tale is one of this games I wish I could forget to experience it again for the first time.

  • @luske2
    @luske2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this game. Still remember a few of the songs and many jokes stuck with me over the years. Today I can definitely see the faults but it's just such a charming and unique game to me. Really happy about the recent remaster too.

  • @mr.battle20
    @mr.battle20 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Reminds me of Men in Tights"
    Makes sense, since the Bard is voiced by Cary Elwes, the guy who played Robin Hood in the aforementioned movie.

    • @magneteye
      @magneteye 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Westley/dread pirate Roberts from Princess Bride!

  • @castantino
    @castantino 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those singing Trow were turned into something I looked forward too while playing. Was legit sad when I reached their last song

    • @oldworldpatriot8920
      @oldworldpatriot8920 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like how Bard has to endlessly fight and die and respawn to get to wherever he ends up,but the Trow chorus just casually and pull up to mock you looking completely unperturbed

  • @codyhamilton7682
    @codyhamilton7682 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The wolf scene was one of my favorites 😂
    Another thing that stuck with me was the barrel maker in town who would give you money for each barrel you destroy

  • @russrollins9978
    @russrollins9978 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love this game and replay it often. I had it originally for the PS 2, and now play it on Steam. The game-play is good, the story is good as well, but I keep returning for the comedy. I have also played the original Bard's Tale on the PC. It was a DOS program, if I remember correctly, and love the fact that the Steam version includes the first three Bard's Tale games as well.

  • @ValiduzZ
    @ValiduzZ ปีที่แล้ว

    Smoothest damn selfadvert in a video i have ever seen. You deserve the follow!

  • @connorferguson2269
    @connorferguson2269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow you got a couple banger videos considreing your sub count, gratz

  • @LS1056
    @LS1056 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bohd interaction was amazing. It really made you think how to progress because if you're too nice, it won't progress

  • @DaMoniable
    @DaMoniable ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The ending of the game is my absolute favorite. It had me questioning 'They wouldnt REALLY let me... would they?' xD oh boy did they!

    • @oldy4080
      @oldy4080 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the "neutral" ending is absurdly satisfying. I personally accept it as the only canon. Though the way stoty cycles in the "good" ending is not bad too, we all know what choice this particular "hero" would make.

    • @DaMoniable
      @DaMoniable ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oldy4080 Yeah. Imo, its down to either the neutral or bad ending as being the canon ending for me. I can totally see him doing both. I dont think he'd give enough of a damn about the world to bother with saving it. Plus the bad ending is just as absurd as the neutral which wins it lots of bias points xD

    • @xaviermagnus8310
      @xaviermagnus8310 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@oldy4080Only one I accept is him finding the love of his life ;).

  • @Hokkorishiyo
    @Hokkorishiyo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mobs randomly dropping their family pictures is such a good detail.

  • @planescaped
    @planescaped ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember having a number of old DOS Bard's Tale games I got at a garage sale when I was around 13 or so. Never could get into playing them though. I didn't realize how antiquated they were, and bought them mostly because of the kickass boxart.
    Also picked up Fallout 1/2, Gothic and Diablo 2 in that same bundle of old disks though and did enjoy those.

  • @MissFirefly11
    @MissFirefly11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You had me in stitches 🤣 this game has so many quirks!

  • @smolderbreath3238
    @smolderbreath3238 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mainly playing this game on the Xbox rather frequently, I find the technical glitches interesting as those never happened for my experiences, but there were things I'll say were missing and if I think up any more I'll add on to this.
    - The Explorer has dialog and pokes fun at stupid game level designs with traps or bosses.
    -The rat when brought into certain taverns causes a mini scene of freaking out with the tavern women and a singular viking.
    -You can go into the well, why? because you can, when? Very specific game level timing.
    -Your dog can hunt with you and chase birds out of bushes, this is a good way to practice with the bow.
    -The bow's range is huge and you can shoot things off screen, best way to clear enemies, just aim and fire, then wait for "Augh!" noises.
    -The fairy is immortal expect for magical areas, you can use him to cause flashbangs and do free damage/drag enemies away.
    -Pestering the Treasure collector enough after buying everything will give you free money.
    -Jump actually has a use, you can jump spike taps if timed right.
    -The Narrator will make fun of you if you idle for too long.
    -Trying to go into the freezing mountains without the brew the narrator will insult you.
    -Narrator gives up on you if you keep doing this.
    -The viking that gives his infomercial speech if left to do so will reward you with a weapon.
    -Donating money and drinking greatly boosts stats, if you plan to boss fight, I suggest doing this, donates also bag you main menu unlockables.
    -Tipping chickens and cows gives you a mini boss if done enough times.
    -The upgraded rat is damn near useless and is a glass canon, but if he does actually hit something he can mow a line down easily.

  • @the8-bitshow121
    @the8-bitshow121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video mate. Always wanted to try this game, but never did; now I have a reason to do so.
    Answering your question about "bonkers RPGs"... Well, technically it isn't a RPG, but it's definitely bizarre: "Circle of the druids" (first time I'm recommended the channel, so I don't know if you have done anything about it, but it's definitely worth your attention)

    • @MitchManix
      @MitchManix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate. I think I saw something on that back along it’s a really good suggestion. Gna take a look, cheers.

  • @d3ik3n182
    @d3ik3n182 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Filmed with a Nokia phone and a jar of peanut butter" OMG that line got me! LOL

  • @whbi-senpai1085
    @whbi-senpai1085 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely vid, great commentary and funny editing

  • @Funkin_Disher
    @Funkin_Disher ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Picked this up almost accidentally for the PC when i was a teen, instantly absorbed me with its wacky humor and charm

  • @Tea-Stance
    @Tea-Stance 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well thanks to this video I've wishlisted the remaster that's on Steam.

  • @christianlorre
    @christianlorre 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cary Elwes voiced the Bard which is awesome. And he was the lead of Robin Hood Men In Tights.

  • @the1ucidone
    @the1ucidone ปีที่แล้ว

    Old School RuneScape would be really awesome to see you check out. It’s very funny and has a calming atmosphere not found in most games today.

  • @LordofSyn
    @LordofSyn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is not the first time The Bard's Tale was created. Just the first time in 3D with voice acting.

  • @shaundummett6241
    @shaundummett6241 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video brought back fond memories of laughing my ass off to this game back in about 06 which I think I picked up on console pre-owned for a couple quid well worth it. Great video 🙌

  • @MrDarling1502
    @MrDarling1502 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a bummer that i missed this game back in the day. I would've loved this!

  • @stagnantgiant4235
    @stagnantgiant4235 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one game that I loved that also had good, well written comedic dialogue, is Radiata Stories on the PS2. It is a great rpg with loads of recruitable party members and cool features that were a bit ahead of its time

    • @reasesoffice
      @reasesoffice ปีที่แล้ว

      Radiata Stories was such a good game. It's a shame they hadn't remastered it or at least ported it for PC play since I thought it was easily a top 5 RPG on the PS2.

  • @troublemaker9899
    @troublemaker9899 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a glitch in my playthrough when you go with the one Ice Giant to fight the other Ice Giants in the rooms where they spawned endlessly. Didn't know what I was supposed to be doing, so I just kept trying to get deeper and deeper into the dungeon. I spent six hours dying over and over again until I threw my controller. Reloaded the game and the cutscene played after like thirty seconds. I was piiiiissed.

  • @No_Use_For_A_Name1981
    @No_Use_For_A_Name1981 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The game stuck in my brain for 20 years, still laughing at Fnarf and Bodb. Was thrilled at the re-release a couple years ago, if you never played it give a go! A lot of heart and soul went into it and the humor is still great.

    • @DaMoniable
      @DaMoniable ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I forgot about the re-release, how is it in comparison? What issues did they fix, and what new ones are present? O:

  • @kevinaudrey4731
    @kevinaudrey4731 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn, played it when i was 12. What childhood memory to start the year

  • @surgicalglitch3265
    @surgicalglitch3265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This writing feels very similar to Terry Pratchett and his Discworld series.

  • @deeber3960
    @deeber3960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I’m not mistaken, Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride) is both in this game and in Men in Tights, which you mentioned. :)

  • @JBrander
    @JBrander ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This game is a childhood favorite of mine. The combat isn't anything special by today's standards, but the thing I found really cool was the summoning system. Also the fact that each summon had their own personalities was the cherry on top. I even remember the last boss fight in the game, you had to make a choice and you could ask your summons for advice on what to do. lol

  • @whatthafuckisthis
    @whatthafuckisthis ปีที่แล้ว

    man, first time seeing your content and you sound almost like ObsidianAnt, liked your review, subscribed

  • @SpaceTurd69
    @SpaceTurd69 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cary Elwes voiced it and you mentioning it remind you of Robin Hood Men In Tights makes so much sense.

  • @dpollard5286
    @dpollard5286 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely the most memorable game I've played. The narrator makes this game better than any other.

  • @bminturn
    @bminturn ปีที่แล้ว

    If you'd asked me, I would have said that I played this game. I know the title. It was fairly popular way back when. But I don't remember any of that gameplay. I may have to give it a try. Good video!

  • @JspoonG
    @JspoonG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:29 I laughed lol. Just found this channel, what a gem! Insta sub

  • @PenumbranWolf
    @PenumbranWolf ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember having this game long ago. I used to have several of the songs memorized and I can still sing a few bars of Charlie Mops.

  • @spasticpanda8933
    @spasticpanda8933 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do voiceovers for books or stories, you got the voice my guy

  • @yugenheorte6828
    @yugenheorte6828 ปีที่แล้ว

    "nice outfit did your sister shave her back and knit you a jumper" had me roaring xD

  • @EdwinQnr1
    @EdwinQnr1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Not sure if you've played Divinity 2: Developer's Cut by Larian Studios but if you haven't it might very well be worth a look.
    Not to be confused with Divinity Original Sin 2, that naming really has put Divinity 2 hidden away as a little gem to find.

    • @NormalPersonCommenting
      @NormalPersonCommenting ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean, they're all a part of the Divine Divinity series, which was a hidden gem series itself, until Divinity Original Sin and Original Sin 2

  • @horizonblack
    @horizonblack ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Bards Tale 2004 is an update of one of the very first RPG's in computing of the same name. Like :
    LOAD "BARDTALE",8,1
    RUN

  • @nicktw8688
    @nicktw8688 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Played this in ipad years ago. Was a blast.

  • @evankirkpatrick3560
    @evankirkpatrick3560 ปีที่แล้ว

    The game had me at the beer song! Cant believe I have not heard of this!

  • @mikematson6323
    @mikematson6323 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this game.. The Beer song, The Nucklavee song...

  • @danielmcelhatton1724
    @danielmcelhatton1724 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this game. Being from a Gaelic background I remember having little to no problem understanding everything in the game.

  • @chewsolo93
    @chewsolo93 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay you got my like for that joke with the dying guy lol

  • @FroggyTWrite
    @FroggyTWrite ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, it will be awesome for more people to know about this one!

  • @justAmood8
    @justAmood8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I played a $4 mobile port of this on the Amazon app store and loved every moment of it. I played it through at least 4 times and got all of the endings. There was something about those dual daggars that made for the most satisfying combat despite having to fight the same annoying wolves over and over

  • @Captain.AmericaV1
    @Captain.AmericaV1 ปีที่แล้ว

    The drinking song was hilarious 😂