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Tails Noir Preludes

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.

What works
  • Deep and emotional storytelling
  • Beautiful pixel art and atmospheric soundtrack
  • Meaningful branching dialogue choices
  • Strong character development
  • Good replayability with multiple endings
Things to keep in mind
  • Short overall playtime
  • Limited gameplay mechanics
  • Lack of language localization (notably russian)
  • Some storylines feel underdeveloped
  • No multiplayer or cooperative features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Gamedec - Definitive Edition

  • Decarnation

  • Ghost of a Tale

  • NORCO

  • Republique

  • Paper Lily - Chapter 1

  • Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1

  • Song of Farca

  • Vampires' Melody
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Decarnation

  • Growing My Grandpa!

  • Burnhouse Lane
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Tails Noir Preludes: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Survival, Expression.

Why this game works

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