Action

Tails of Iron

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

2021

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 16, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureRPGIndie

Playable on

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PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

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About this game

Tails of Iron is an Adventure RPG-lite game set in a charming and brutal world. Playing as Redgi the Rat, you are heir to the throne when your kingdom is raided by the Iron Frog. Players face challenging, tactical and stunning combat encounters in order to rebuild the Rat Kingdom.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hand-drawn art style and grim medieval rat setting.
Combat requires timed dodges, blocks, parries, and attacks.
Boss fights test the game's combat mechanics.
Focused 2D soulslike structure with approachable progression.
Dark atmosphere, environmental detail, and distinct audiovisual identity.

Cons

Combat reuses a limited set of familiar enemy patterns.
Some sections and bosses have abrupt difficulty increases.
Traversal requires backtracking through previously visited areas.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Action

Tails of Iron

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

2021

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 16, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureRPGIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 6 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hand-drawn art style and grim medieval rat setting.
Combat requires timed dodges, blocks, parries, and attacks.
Boss fights test the game's combat mechanics.
Focused 2D soulslike structure with approachable progression.
Dark atmosphere, environmental detail, and distinct audiovisual identity.

Cons

Combat reuses a limited set of familiar enemy patterns.
Some sections and bosses have abrupt difficulty increases.
Traversal requires backtracking through previously visited areas.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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