Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch Edition is a challenging old-school platformer from Pixel Lantern (© 2019 Erdem Sen). A goblin has stolen your gold, and you chase him through eerie worlds full of traps and monsters, using the treasure you find to upgrade your character and buy weapons and gear. It is a rogue-lite: level layouts are randomly chosen on each playthrough, from a pool of more than 100 levels, so no two runs look the same. Nintendo rates it PEGI 3, and it is a single-player game playable in TV, tabletop and handheld modes.
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Old-school, no hand-holding
The publisher is clear about the design: there are no tutorials, and you work out the basic mechanics yourself. That suits players who grew up on classic platformers and enjoy discovering how a game works by trying things. In Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch the first runs are short and often end badly, which is intentional; Nintendo’s listing calls the game extremely challenging but rewarding. If you like games that respect your skill and expect you to improve, that is the appeal.
Rogue-lite runs and random levels
Each playthrough picks its level layouts at random from more than 100 levels. You never quite memorise a run, so reading the screen and reacting matters more than learning a fixed route. When a run ends, the gems you collected are spent on the Game Over screen to upgrade your character, so even a failed attempt makes the next one a little easier. That loop of die, upgrade and try again is the core of Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch.
Treasure, gear and skill books
Gold and treasure found in the dungeon buy weapons and gear during a run, while skill books unlock new powers for your hero. Deciding what to buy and which abilities to rely on shapes how far you get. The mix of permanent gem upgrades and per-run equipment gives each attempt a little planning on top of the platforming.
Retro look, small download, play anywhere
The game uses retro-inspired pixel graphics. The download version of Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch Edition is listed at 114 MB and was released on 5 March 2019. It supports TV, tabletop and handheld play and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Short, intense runs make it a good fit for handheld sessions on the go. Languages listed by Nintendo are English, Japanese, German, Korean and Chinese; Arabic is not included.
Who This Is Not For
Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch is not for players who want co-op or multiplayer: Nintendo lists one player only. It is not for anyone who wants a gentle learning curve, as there are no tutorials and the difficulty is high, which can frustrate young children despite the PEGI 3 rating. There is no Arabic language, and random levels mean no fixed story progression to follow.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Nintendo Switch Games range, or see the official Nintendo page for Bard’s Gold – Nintendo Switch Edition.
Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch Specifications
- Title: Bard’s Gold – Nintendo Switch Edition
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Publisher: Pixel Lantern
- Copyright: © 2019 Erdem Sen
- Release date: 5 March 2019 (download version)
- Genre: Rogue-lite platformer
- Levels: 100+ randomly picked levels
- Progression: Gems upgrade your character; skill books unlock powers
- Players: 1
- Play modes: TV, tabletop, handheld
- Controllers: Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Languages: English, Japanese, German, Korean, Chinese
- Age rating: PEGI 3
- Download size (for reference): 114 MB
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch FAQ
Does Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch have local co-op?
No. Nintendo lists it as a one-player game.
How many levels are there?
100+ levels, randomly chosen on each playthrough.
Is Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch hard?
Yes. Nintendo’s listing calls it extremely challenging but rewarding, with no tutorials.
Does progress carry over after Game Over?
Yes. Gems you collect upgrade your character on the Game Over screen.
Does it support Arabic?
No. Languages are English, Japanese, German, Korean and Chinese.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Bard’s Gold Nintendo Switch game, brand-new and sealed.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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