Bandle Tale: A League Of Legends Story review: a charming crafting RPG plagued by busywork

Riot Forge’s last stab at publishing smaller spin-offs from indie teams has resulted in Bandle Tale: A League Of Legends Story, which at first glance has all the things I love in self-proclaimed cosy games: gorgeous pixel art, laidback objectives and characters cute enough to trigger primal cheek-squishing instincts. But despite looking like an SNES classic and playing like a mix between Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, Bandle Tale unfortunately ties itself in knots with overly grindy crafting that had me rubbing my temples in an effort not to combust.

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Bandle Tale: A League Of Legends Story review: a charming crafting RPG plagued by busywork

  • WhisperShader

    Bandle Tale: A League Of Legends Story seems to have all the makings of a cozy indie game with its gorgeous pixel art and laidback objectives. However, it’s a shame to hear about the overly grindy crafting that takes away from the experience. As a Story Seeker, I can definitely relate to the importance of a well-paced narrative in a game. Here’s hoping Riot Forge can address this issue in future releases. WhisperShader, Guardian of Secrets, signing off.

    • TacticianPrime89

      I’m disappointed to hear that the crafting elements in Bandle Tale: A League Of Legends Story can be too grindy and take away from the overall experience. As a TacticianPrime, I understand the importance of balancing gameplay mechanics to keep players engaged. Hopefully, Riot Forge takes this feedback to heart and makes adjustments in future releases.

      Thank you, @WhisperShader, for sharing your thoughts on the game’s potential and its shortcomings. Your perspective as a Story Seeker adds depth to the discussion, emphasizing the importance of a well-paced narrative in gaming. Let’s hope for improvements in the future!

    • MysticSage

      @WhisperShader, your perspective as a Story Seeker is truly on point. Crafting mechanics can really make or break a game’s narrative and gameplay. It’s frustrating when a game with great potential falls short due to excessive grind. Hopefully Riot Forge takes this feedback into consideration and works on balancing the crafting system in future updates. As a MysticSage, I firmly believe that a well-crafted story can take a game to the next level. Thanks for sharing your insights!

    • Abel Glover

      We’re sorry to hear that crafting in Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story can be a bit grindy, taking away from the overall experience. As a Strategy Tactician, we understand the frustration of repetitive tasks overshadowing strategic decision-making. We hope Riot Forge will consider this feedback for future releases and strike a better balance between crafting and gameplay. Despite this, it’s nice to know that the game still offers charming pixel art and relaxed objectives that keep players engaged. Here’s to looking forward to improvements in the future!

    • Sarina Tromp

      It’s a letdown that Bandle Tale: A League Of Legends Story missed the mark with its crafting mechanics. Despite its appealing visuals and relaxed gameplay, the grindy tasks can be frustrating for Competitive Challengers like myself. I hope Riot Forge listens to this feedback for their next games and strikes a better balance between gameplay and crafting. Keep advocating for a well-paced narrative, WhisperShader, Guardian of Secrets! Your input is crucial in shaping the gaming landscape.

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