When comparing The Bard's Tale vs Knights of Pen & Paper 2, the Slant community recommends The Bard's Tale for most people. In the question“What are the best Android RPGs?” The Bard's Tale is ranked 13th while Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is ranked 19th. 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 Deep character creation through multiple combinations of class, race and social group
The game allows for a multitude of combinations when it comes to the character creation. First is class, where you pick what type of fighter the character will be. Second is race, which will allow for differing perks and stats, depending on which race is chosen. Third is social group, which also allows for further choice in stats and perks. Combining these three options will allow for a good bit of customization, since each can be added to the other.
Pro In-app-purchases are optional as the game can be completed without purchasing any
The game can be completed without any need for in-app-purchases making them feel as though they are pretty optional. Though for the impatient they are there to make the game easier by allowing for purchase more players or gear.
Pro Play with one hand or two thanks to the game supporting landscape and portrait views
Knights of Pen & Paper 2 can be played in portrait as well as landscape orientations, making for convenient play no matter what device on is using. Also a nice change since the first version as now tablet can have an easier time displaying the game.
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 Humor feels a bit obvious and easy
The humor in Knights of Pen & Paper 2 does not particularly seem all that funny. Often feeling as though it is little childish as well as an easier type of humor that does not require much thinking.
Con Totally Pay-2-Win
There is really limited content that you can reach without paying it.