Players looking for a delightful blend of detective games and slice-of-life charm can check out On Your Tail, set to release on Steam on December 16, 2024, with a Nintendo Switch launch following in February 2025.
Experience a refreshing change from typical grim detective stories by combining investigative gameplay with the relaxed, sunny vibe of a vacation getaway.
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What Is On Your Tail About?
In On Your Tail, players step into the shoes of Diana, an amateur writer in search of inspiration for her next piece. To regain the spark after a recent rejection, she travels to the alluring beach town of Borgo Marina, a hidden gem on the Italian coastline.
What seems like a typical retreat in Borgo Marina turns out to have its own twist. There’s a mysterious thief working from the shadows, elusive and cunning. It’s up to the players to uncover the mystery.
To assist with the investigation, Diana is equipped with a wonderful gadget called a Chronolens that can show the past, allowing players to investigate the scenes before and after the crime. The use of Chronolens will add a unique layer to the gameplay, as players combine time manipulation with deduction to solve the mysteries in town.
After gathering enough insight, players must rebuild the timeline in a unique card-based puzzle system and carefully arrange the cards to replay the sequence of events leading up to each crime. With proper reconstruction, players can piece together the thief’s movements and actions, along with those involved. Play your cards right to solve each crime and watch the events unfold in a unique diorama reenactment.
As players dig deeper into the mystery, they can also build connections with the people of Borgo Marina. Visit the homes of different villagers and knock on some doors to learn more about the locals. Although it looks simple, these dynamic interactions may reveal hidden details that can help solve the case, making it more than just a typical whodunit.
Of course, work and investigation aren’t everything players can do in On Your Tail. After all, this is a vacation, so don’t forget to unwind and enjoy the beauty of Borgo Marina. Admire the horizon, relax on the beach, or meet new people. Players can make new friends with the people of the village, chat, and even develop something more than friendship. Engage with the villagers to experience their storylines and receive quests that may lead to more clues about the thief.
Players can also take a break in the arcade, practice their cooking, try their luck at fishing, swim in the crystal clear waters, or play marbles on the beach. Enjoy the experience solo or invite a villager to spend some quality time together.
When short on cash, Diana can sign up for part-time jobs like serving gelato, which not only fits the theme of an Italian getaway but also provides a light-hearted way to earn money.
On Your Tail offers an interesting mix of detective investigation with light slice-of-life activities, allowing players to achieve work-life balance. Whether players end up focusing on unraveling the person behind the mask, or simply enjoying the slow-paced life of a simple beach town, On Your Tail is the perfect game for fans of both genres.
On Your Tail
- Released
- December 16, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Memorable Games
- Publisher(s)
- Humble Games
- Engine
- unity
- ESRB
- t
- How Long To Beat
- 10 hours
- Nintendo Switch Release Date
- 2025-02