When comparing The Bard's Tale vs Tomb Raider I, 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 Tomb Raider I is ranked 71st. 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 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.
Pro Immersive mode
Tomb Raider I supports immersive mode, allowing for devices with software navigation bars to have them hidden for full screen gaming.
Pro Controller support
Tomb Raider I has support for MOGA and Logitech controllers, which will greatly help with the more difficult moments of the game.
Pro Very cheap price with zero in app purchases
At $0.99 it is hard to not pass up purchasing this title. Considering there are zero in app purchases is also quite a refreshing thing to see, especially considering SE's current trend of IAP filled releases.
Cons
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.
Con Controls are awkward
Judging this games controls against any current 3D titles and they will appear to be pretty archaic. While they remain the same from the original title, controls are very difficult and are made even more so with the implementation of touch screen.