Play Tales of the Unknown: Volume I – The Bard’s Tale Online – MS-DOS Game

Game Overview

Tales of the Unknown: Volume I – The Bard’s Tale is a classic dungeon-crawling RPG set in the besieged town of Skara Brae, where the evil wizard Mangar the Dark has unleashed monsters and cast the land into an Eternal Winter. Isolated and desperate, the town’s fate rests with a party of six adventurers, assembled from a mix of classes including the versatile Bard, stalwart Warrior, cunning Rogue, and spellcasting Magicians—each with unique abilities. The Bard’s magical songs, in particular, play a key role in both combat and puzzle-solving, adding a distinctive layer to the strategic party-based gameplay.

Released in 1985 for MS-DOS, The Bard’s Tale became a landmark title in early computer RPGs, known for its challenging first-person exploration, tactical turn-based combat, and rich fantasy atmosphere. Its class promotion system, grid-based dungeons, and atmospheric storytelling set it apart, laying groundwork for future RPGs. A blend of danger, mystery, and strategic depth makes it a memorable entry in the genre.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".