On Your Tail
December 16, 2024
A cozy detective adventure where you play as a vacation-bound writer who stumbles upon an idyllic town plagued by an enigmatic thief. Crack the case in this charming seaside town, build relationships, and unravel secrets in a world full of quirky characters and heartwarming stories.
Critic Score
71.4
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Critic Reviews (22)
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68.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
34.0
"If it wasn&s;t for its poor performance on Switch, On Your Tail would be a must-have detective game in all of its anthropomorphic glory. 🔎"
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70.0
Gameplay
45.0
Story
45.0
"On Your Tail is not an entirely bad game. I don&s;t feel that the dozen or so hours spent were completely wasted. It&s;s a title you can play and have fun with, as long as you turn off your thinking. …"
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75.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
85.0
"There’s a lot to love about my visit to Borgo Marina even if it&s;s far from a perfect trip. Whether it’s spending time with the wonderful cast of characters, solving the mysteries of the town or finding hidden constellations on …"
Read original review"On Your Tail is a lovely indie detective-life sim title with a charming cast, intriguing plot, and bright graphics that has hours upon hours of content for players to explore...if you can get past its technical issues and sluggish loading, …"
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20.0
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30.0
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25.0
"On Your Tail has a lot of heart, but that&s;s sadly not enough to support a mystery that is constantly falling flat on its face. Its puzzles are infuriating rather than fun, with no real clues to follow and determine …"
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70.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
95.0
"On Your Tail is a cosy detective title that lets you see the sights and make friends all while stopping thefts around a gorgeous town, and it delivers on every (sea)front. Make time for this one."
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30.0
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30.0
Story
80.0
"Despite the dire issues with performance, I can&s;t say I didn&s;t have fun with On Your Tail. It&s;s an adventure in which there&s;s nitid care in the world and narrative building, be it for its comfortable ambiance, charismatic characters, pleasant …"
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85.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
75.0
"On Your Tails is one of the most charming and surprising adventures we&s;ve played this year, even when it&s;s held back by some gameplay flaws."
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65.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
85.0
"Despite some uncertainties in balancing investigation and life-sim elements and the excessive backtracking, On Your Tail offers a captivating setting, a wealth of secondary activities, and uncommon longevity."
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85.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
85.0
"On Your Tail oozes charisma and life through every pore and manages to create an adventure experience that is as memorable as its developer&s;s name suggests. Although my experience with the game has come up against several technical issues, it …"
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70.0
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60.0
Story
80.0
"On Your Tail is a charming title that suffers from terrible performance issues. It&s;s a pity; there&s;s a lovely tale, interesting characters, and fun gameplay on offer. Perhaps playing on the Switch 2 will deliver an experience closer to what …"
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78.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
84.0
"On Your Tail tells an interesting story by engaging the player in a simple life sim with intriguing crime-solving elements."
Read original review"While not always intuitive, once you get used to its style of play On Your Tail is a fine and cozy mystery-filled adventure"
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65.0
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70.0
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75.0
"On Your Tail is an ode to the value of empirical experience and the importance of real-life experiences for the creative process, which is also a nostalgic coming-of-age about that vacation trip that was special for some reason, about how …"
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85.0
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60.0
Story
70.0
"An engaging blend of life sim and detective mystery, On Your Tail has a wonderful setting and great characters. Unfortunately, the overall experience is bogged down by painful load times and debilitating technical issues. The game isn&s;t a graphical powerhouse …"
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65.0
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68.0
Story
72.0
"On Your Tail can be a bit rocky at times, with the game sometimes struggling to balance both its life sim and detective elements, not helped by some awkward gameplay segments surrounding the core mystery. Still, thanks to a strong …"
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25.0
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45.0
Story
70.0
"On Your Tail is a refreshing game in the mammoth sea of what you normally see out in the wild west of gaming. You can easily tell that On Your Tail is a well thought out game filled with purpose …"
Read original review"On Your Tail is a lively journey through Liguria in the role of the young Diana, a Turinese in search of inspiration for her new work. Built well and with soul, the title reaches the heart of the player with …"
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75.0
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80.0
Story
90.0
"On Your Tail is a great cozy detective game that succeeds in almost every aspect that it needs to, with only some minor inconveniences sprinkled throughout. The core gameplay loop is solid, and I really enjoy the way you both …"
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20.0
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20.0
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35.0
"A promising premise bogged down by terrible visual optimization and an infuriating base mechanic."
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85.0
Gameplay
88.0
Story
82.0
"On Your Tail brings you a charming Italian vacation experience you won&s;t forget. The ambience is perfect, the townspeople charming, and the mysteries are fun to solve. Unfortunately this game does have some rough edges which are too hard to …"
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65.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
85.0
"On Your Tail is ideal for those who love cozy detective adventure games. With its genuine tale, charming characters, and abundance of side activities, this adventure isn&s;t shy about letting its emotions show. The true friendliness and adventure spirit come …"
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