![]() ![]() While enemies may seem challenging, or even impossible at first, the game does a great job of feeling fluid and responsive. As with most games in this vein, you’ll need to learn patterns and be resilient to overcome the obstacles it presents. I’m pleased to report, though, the game is polished well enough so you know when you make a mistake and what you need to do to correct it. And some of the bosses will certainly test your patience. Even smaller enemies can get the better of you if you’re not careful. Reminding me most of Salt and Sanctuary with its combat design, Tails of Iron requires the player to understand dodging, blocking, parrying, and, of course, timing. The beautiful scenery and charming aesthetic may encourage you to let your guard down, but alas, Tails of Iron also has challenging, methodical combat you’ll need to learn. When combined with the narrator, voiced by none other than Doug Cockle (Geralt in the Witcher games), it truly feels as though you are playing through a classic children’s story which is both engaging and delightful. The environments are beautiful and place your character in what feels like a storybook setting at times. While I’m not one to typically focus on graphics first and foremost in a review, here I believe it’s worth calling out. Immediately, the hand-drawn art style will capture your eye. After a brutal attack by the Frog Clan, the kingdom is left in ruin, and you are tasked with restoring order, rescuing family, and banishing the Frog Clan once and for all. You take the role of Redgi, a young rat in the kingdom and heir to the throne. But moving to development of Tails of Iron, they clearly were inspired by some classic 2D experiences which feature tight combat and light-hearted stories. Located in Manchester, England, Odd Bug had previously only developed a small PS VR game titled The Lost Bear. Tails of Iron was developed by a staff of less than ten at Odd Bug Studio. ![]() ![]() So let me add another to the list: Tails of Iron. It’s been an incredible year for indie games, and thankfully for all of us who enjoy the experiences they can offer, it doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon. You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here ![]()
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