But it makes every boss not only a challenge of reflex and memorization but also a multilayered puzzle.
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Figuring out when the more nimble one-handed weapons work better or when you need the heavy charge attack of the two-handed weapon can be a matter of trial and error. Like armour, weapons are exchanged at chests located around the map. You also have the ability to switch them on the fly. You can hold a one-handed, two-handed, and secondary ranged weapon at any one time. Instead, OddBug Studios pushes players to use the correct type of weapon in the right situation. However, the same mixing and matching system doesn’t apply to the same degree with weapons. It also adds layers to choosing your equipment beyond just deciding on the armour with the largest numbers. This keeps all of your equipment viable throughout the game. High weight makes it much harder to block or dodge enemy attacks. Heavy equipment, outside of weapons, is rarely a good tradeoff. Keeping weight low is generally your best bet as it increases speed. Instead, you switch up equipment depending on the area you are going to, maximising defence and resistance while minimising weight. However, heavy armour doesn’t guarantee the highest defence or resistance. However, where Tails of Iron deviates from the tropes of its genre is in its novel approach to equipment.Įquipment differs in weight, defence, and resistance to the four different enemy types in the game Frogs, Grubs, Moles, and Mozis. This includes an open Metroidvania-lite level design, punishing combat, slow healing, and save benches. Tails of Iron sticks to the familiar staples of other souls-likes. “Every boss fight in Tails of Iron is not only a challenge of reflex and memorization but also a multilayered puzzle.” Be careful as enemies hit very hard, especially in the early game. Ultimately, it comes down to reading the stance of your foes and learning and mastering an economy of movement to take as little damage as possible. Some of their attacks look virtually identical which leads to frustration when you misread an attack. The only real exception is in fights against insect enemies and bosses. It is a simple system that works elegantly for the most part.
Bait enemies into a dodgeable rush attack indicated by red lines around their sprite, guard against projectiles with white lines or parry when you see yellow lines.
Those familiar with Salt and Sanctuary will find themselves at home in a well-telegraphed game of chicken with enemies. The game wears its Dark Souls influence on its sleeve. Tails of Iron keeps the story light, and though I wanted more, exploring the vast caverns and towns in search of treasure and combat never got old. This is not even to mention the excellent narration of Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt from The Witcher. It’s all wrapped together with adorable pictographic dialogue, musical whistles for speech, and colourful companions. While the influence of other animal-themed fantasies is obvious, Tails of Ironplays with a dark tone littered with dry humour and a children’s book sense of charm. Experience an epic journey as he sets forth to avenge his father and bring peace to the world. Rising from the ashes of his kingdom, Redgi must rebuild and launch a counterattack. In-Game Screenshot “Those familiar with Salt and Sanctuary will find themselves at home in a well-telegraphed game of chicken with enemies.”Īfter defeating his brother in combat and winning his right to the rat throne, Redgi’s father is slain by his old rival frog, King Greenwart. Aside from some minor gripes I have, Tails of Iron is an excellent 2D action RPG and is by far one of the best indies of the year.
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It is packed full of light exploration gameplay, secret treasures and equipment, deliberate duels, and hack and slash action. Like any good Metroidvania, it immediately grabbed me. With every intricate background filled with layers of movement, and worldbuilding steeped in charming animal-filled lore, it is hard not to love Tails of Iron.
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