The Bard's Tale vs Summoner
The Bard's Tale and Summoner overlap on Action RPG, Fantasy and Singleplayer, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. The Bard's Tale wins 3 of our metrics to 1.
The Bard's Tale
Summoner| Metric | The Bard's Tale | Summoner | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.51 | ★ 3.19 | The Bard's Tale by 0.32 (9%) |
| Metacritic | 70 | 78 | Summoner by 8 (11%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,857 adds | 629 adds | The Bard's Tale by 1228 (66%) |
| Avg. playtime | 3h | 1h | The Bard's Tale is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 2 | The Bard's Tale |
| Release year | 2004 | 2000 | The Bard's Tale is newer by 4 yr |
Platform exclusives
- The Bard's Tale only: Mobile
Verdict
The Bard's Tale takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Action RPG, Fantasy and Singleplayer, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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