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Review: Losing the Magic of Bandle Tale due to Unnecessary Complexity

Review: Losing the Magic of Bandle Tale due to Unnecessary Complexity

Crafting a Flat Friendship Tale

Walking in the lush Greensprout you will find giant pumpkins, square apples, and Teemo citing the Gunner rule book
Walking in the lush Greensprout you will find giant pumpkins, square apples, and Teemo citing the Gunner rule book. Screenshot by ESN.GG

In search of an immersive gaming experience, players often look for games that captivate them and make time fly. However, Bandle Tale fails to deliver on this front. After playing the game for over 30 hours, I found myself trapped in an endless loop of repetitive tasks and a lackluster storyline, leaving me increasingly frustrated with no way out of Bandle City.

Disappointing Storytelling in a Magical World

With the vast lore of the League of Legends universe and the enchanting realm of Yordles, I had high expectations for Bandle Tale to weave an engaging narrative centered around crafting and magical friendships. Unfortunately, the game falls short in its storytelling. Instead of evoking a sense of urgency and high stakes in the main quest, the hours spent on crafting and party organization diminish the overall impact.