Posted August 11, 2017
Gurlok: Regarding the "original" bard's tale, do you mean the one made in the 1985? I'm having hard time figuring which one you are talking about due to muitiple releases/games with a similar name, sorry :/
dtgreene: Yes, the 1985 game is what I am referring to. Monks are extremely powerful in the 1985 game. In BT2 they are a bit weak, particularly late game when other fighter types can petrify or instant kill, but monks can't. They're a bit better in BT3, being capable of dealing over 2,000 damage (without magical or bardic assistance), but that still isn't enough to one hit kill many late game enemies. On the other hand, Monks do get good AC without having to wear armor, freeing up inventory space.
I note that Wizardry 6-8 also have Monks and Ninjas who can fight decently unarmed. Also, Legend of Grimrock has an unarmed combat tree that, from what I have read, is actually pretty good.
Never tried legend of grimrock, but I could find some more info about the unarmed combat inthere, thanks!
Gurlok: As the title says, I'm looking for some good unarmed/barehand combat PC games. I'm not talking about titles available only on GOG, I'm fine with steam ones too (as long there is no extra drm bundled with them). Any suggestion is welcomed :) .
misteryo: Pillars of Eternity. Play as a monk. Very playable unarmed style. Post edited August 11, 2017 by Gurlok