When comparing Riptide GP2 vs The Bard's Tale, the Slant community recommends The Bard's Tale for most people. In the question“What are the best Android tablet games?” The Bard's Tale is ranked 33rd while Riptide GP2 is ranked 72nd. The most important reason people chose The Bard's Tale is:
The Bard's Tale support native Android HID.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Accessible gameplay that is great for quick play sessions
Being that this is a port of a mobile game, it lends itself well to quick play sessions, as that is what it was designed for. It is also pretty accessible to newcomers, as it is not all that entirely tough and the controls are pretty intuitive. All in all a solid game for those looking game is short bursts or introduce to non gaming players.
Pro Interesting, futuristic tracks
Many of the tracks in the game are over the top and futuristic looking. Racing through them can be pretty exhilarating.
Pro Immersive mode
Riptide GP2 has built in immersive mode for Android devices on 4.4+.
Pro Online multiplayer
Riptide GP2 has built in online multiplayer support for races of up to four players.
Pro SHIELD games support
Riptide GP2 has built in SHIELD games support.
Pro MOGA support
Riptide GP2 has built in MOGA controller support.
Pro HID gamepad support
The Bard's Tale support native Android HID.
Pro Funny and excellent storytelling
Rarely anything on mobile platform is on par with the storytelling in this game.
Pro SHIELD games support
SHIELD games support is built into this game.
Pro MOGA support
The Bard's Tale has MOGA support built in.
Pro Optional high res textures for Tegra 3 devices
The Bard's Tale allows for a high res texture pack to be downloaded and used if the user is using a Tegra 3 device.
Cons
Con Has in app purchases
Despite being an upfront paid game Riptide GP2 has in app purchases that range from $1.99 - $99.99 per item.
Con On screen thumb control has permanent placement
The thumb stick placement on screen does not follow around the users thumb b y where they touch the screen but is static in one place.