# Bard’s Gold

> 2015 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q107424157](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107424157)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bards-gold

## Summary
Bard’s Gold is a single-player action video game released on August 14, 2015. It is available on multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Xbox Series X and Series S. The game features "Mild Fantasy Violence" and holds an aggregate review score of 65/100 on OpenCritic.

## Key Facts
- **Release Date:** August 14, 2015
- **Genre:** Action game
- **Game Mode:** Single-player video game
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S
- **ESRB Rating:** Everyone (Mild Fantasy Violence)
- **Critical Reception:** OpenCritic Top Critic Average score of 65/100 (based on 19 critics); 21% of critics recommend the game.
- **Official Website:** http://www.bardsgold.com
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution (Steam, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, GOG, Humble Store)
- **Supported Languages:** English, German, Turkish
- **Steam Application ID:** 381900

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms can I play Bard’s Gold on?
A: Bard’s Gold runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. It is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Vita, and Xbox Series X and Series S consoles.

### Q: What is the critical rating for Bard’s Gold?
A: As of March 2019, the game has an aggregate score of 65/100 on OpenCritic based on 19 top critics, with a "Critics Recommend" percentage of 21%.

### Q: Is Bard’s Gold suitable for children?
A: Yes, the game received an ESRB rating of "Everyone" with the content descriptor "Mild Fantasy Violence."

### Q: Was Bard’s Gold available on streaming services?
A: Yes, the game was distributed via PlayStation Now.

## Why It Matters
Bard’s Gold represents a cross-platform action title that secured visibility across major console ecosystems and PC operating systems during the mid-2010s digital distribution boom. Its release on PlayStation Vita and Linux, alongside mainstream platforms like Windows and PlayStation 4, highlights its accessibility to niche gaming communities often overlooked by larger AAA titles. The game's inclusion in the PlayStation Now streaming library further indicates its role in the early adoption of cloud gaming services. With an ESRB rating of "Everyone," it serves as an accessible entry point into the action genre for a wide demographic, supported by localization in English, German, and Turkish.

## Notable For
- **Multi-Console Availability:** Released on both Sony consoles (PS4, PS Vita) and Microsoft consoles (Xbox Series X/S), in addition to PC platforms.
- **PlayStation Now Inclusion:** The game was part of the PlayStation Now streaming service library.
- **Niche Platform Support:** Distinct for supporting Linux and the PlayStation Vita handheld system.
- **Mixed Critical Reception:** Notable for having a disparity between its aggregate score (65/100) and its "Critics Recommend" percentage (21%) on OpenCritic.

## Body

### Platform Availability and Requirements
Bard’s Gold was published digitally across a wide range of hardware. It natively supports the Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

On consoles, the game is available on:
*   **Sony:** PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 (via backwards compatibility or native listing), and PlayStation Vita.
*   **Microsoft:** Xbox Series X and Series S.

### Distribution and Identifiers
The title is distributed digitally via Steam (App ID: 381900), the Microsoft Store, the PlayStation Store, GOG, and the Humble Store. It was also featured in the PlayStation Now game streaming library.

Identifiers for the game include:
*   **OpenCritic ID:** 2905
*   **Metacritic ID:** bards-gold
*   **IGDB ID:** bards-gold
*   **PlayStation Store Concept ID:** 216918

### Ratings and Reception
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) assigned Bard’s Gold a rating of **Everyone** with the qualifier "Mild Fantasy Violence."

According to data retrieved from OpenCritic:
*   **Top Critic Average:** 65/100 (Point in time: March 22, 2019)
*   **Critics Recommend:** 21% (Based on 19 critics)

### Regional Releases
The game has specific patch IDs for different regions, indicating distinct regional distributions on PlayStation consoles:
*   **Europe:** CUSA04895 / PPSA06116
*   **United States:** CUSA05012 / PPSA06115
*   **Asia:** PPSA06117

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## References

1. Steam
2. OpenCritic
3. [All PS Now games A-Z](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps-now/ps-now-games/#all-ps-now-games)
4. ESRB rating database
5. GameSpot
6. Q124398839
7. GamesMeter.nl
8. PlayStation Store
9. Q117507113
10. Q117506892
11. GOG Dreamlist
12. VGChartz