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The Bard’s Tale

The Bard’s Tale

Android Role Playing inXile entertainment
4.5 Popularity

Addictive strategy game with clan battles

System Requirements

Updated
February 5, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Teen
Android
Android 5.0++
Package Name
com.inxile.BardTale

So here's my honest take on The Bard's Tale. I've tested a bunch of strategy games on my phone and this one's up there with the best. The combat is fun and the clan battles add a great social element. But it's the humor and story that really make it stand out for me. The writing is genuinely funny in a way most mobile games just aren't. My only real gripe is that the progression can get a bit grindy at higher levels. Still, if you're looking for an addictive strategy game with a great sense of humor, The Bard's Tale is definitely worth your time.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Awesome fantasy story with really funny writing
  • Clan battles make it a fun social experience

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after playing for a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
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based on 72,871 reviews
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Description

Been playing The Bard’s Tale for a couple months now. It’s basically an epic RPG game where you play as this sarcastic bard who summons characters to help him on his quest. Pretty solid game if you’re into fantasy-themed strategy stuff.

Here’s what you do: you build up your village, train troops, and then raid other players’ bases. There’s also clan battles where you team up with friends to take down enemy clans. It’s got a cool story mode too with lots of quests and humor. Took me a while to get the hang of all the different units and upgrades, but once you figure it out, it’s pretty addicting.

Look, if you’re into strategy games with a fantasy twist, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the upgrades take forever at higher levels and the ads can get annoying – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you’re looking for your next mobile gaming obsession.

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