Software:On Your Tail
| On Your Tail | |
|---|---|
 Promotional artwork | |
| Developer(s) | Memorable Games |
| Publisher(s) | Balor Games |
| Director(s) | Mauro Fanelli |
| Producer(s) | Andrea Marchi |
| Designer(s) | Chiara Sanviti Luca Lanzellotti |
| Programmer(s) | Leonardo Formichetti |
| Writer(s) | Mauro Fanelli Fabio Zanetta Francesco Filippi |
| Composer(s) | Pietro Milanesi |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | Windows
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| Genre(s) | Adventure, life simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
On Your Tail is a mystery adventure life simulation video game developed by Italian indie studio Memorable Games and published by Balor Games. It was released on December 16, 2024 on Windows,[1] which was followed by a Nintendo Switch port on March 13, 2025,[2] with the latter being a timed console exclusive.[3]
Premise
The game follows the audacious goat writer Diana Caproni in the fictional scenic Italian seaside village of Borgo Marina as she uncovers some of the area's mystifying local mysteries.[4]
Development
On Your Tail was developed by Memorable Games, an independent development studio from Italy.[5] The game was first unveiled in Nintendo's Indie World showcase presentation in November 2023.[6] During Summer Game Fest 2024 in June, a limited-run playable demo was announced and made available on Steam, only until June 17.[7] Originally slated for Steam release on November 21, 2024,[1] the game was pushed back to December 16.[1] The Switch port was also pushed from its original February 2025 window, and is now set to release on March 13.[2]
Original publisher Humble Games ceased operations in July 2024, with third-party company The Powell Group taking over publishing duties for future game launches.[8]
Reception
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On Your Tail received "mixed or average" from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[9]
Kyle LeClair from Hardcore Gamer rated the game 3.5 out of 5, praising the "colorful characters" and "gorgeous setting" whilst criticizing its "card-based mechanics during the detective segments a bit infuriating".[10]
Accolades
| Date | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2025 | The VGMag Awards | Best Italian Game | Won | [12] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Romano, Sal (November 19, 2024). "On Your Tail delayed to December 16 for PC, February 2025 for Switch". https://www.gematsu.com/2024/11/on-your-tail-delayed-to-december-16-for-pc-february-2025-for-switch.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sheehan, Gavin (February 20, 2025). "On Your Tail Finally Receives a Nintendo Switch Release Date". https://bleedingcool.com/games/on-your-tail-finally-receives-a-nintendo-switch-release-date/.
- ↑ "New Indie World Showcase uncorks the bottle on more than a dozen upcoming Nintendo Switch games". November 14, 2023. https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/new-indie-world-showcase-uncorks-the-bottle-on-more-than-a-dozen-upcoming-nintendo-switch-games/. ""On Your Tail" launches on Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive in 2024."
- ↑ Damian, Athur (November 14, 2023). "On Your Tail Is a Life-Sim Where You're a Dog Nancy Drew". https://www.escapistmagazine.com/on-your-tail-is-a-life-sim-where-youre-a-dog-nancy-drew/.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (November 14, 2023). "Story-driven life simulation game On Your Tail announced for Switch, PC". https://www.gematsu.com/2023/11/story-driven-life-simulation-game-on-your-tail-announced-for-switch-pc. "Due out in 2024."
- ↑ Hilliard, Kyle (November 14, 2023). "Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution and The Rest From Nintendo's Latest Indie Showcase". https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/11/14/shantae-advance-risky-revolution-and-the-rest-from-nintendos-latest-indie-showcase.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (June 8, 2024). "On Your Tail 'Explore the Mysteries of Borgo Marina' trailer". https://www.gematsu.com/2024/06/on-your-tail-explore-the-mysteries-of-borgo-marina-trailer. "Demo available until June 17."
- ↑ Grayson, Nathan (July 23, 2024). "Humble Games Lays Off All Employees, Carries On In Name Only - Aftermath" (in en). https://aftermath.site/humble-games-layoffs-closure-ziff-davis-ign.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "On Your Tail". Metacritic. Fandom Inc.. https://www.metacritic.com/game/on-your-tail/.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 LeClair, Kyle (December 17, 2024). "Review: On Your Tail is A Vacation Worth Taking" (in en). Hardcore Gamer. Valnet. https://hardcoregamer.com/review-on-your-tail/.
- ↑ Biordi, Jordan (December 16, 2024). "On Your Tail (PC) Review" (in en). https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/on-your-tail-pc-review/.
- ↑ Domenico De Rosa (January 11, 2025). "Vgmag Best of 2024: abbiamo premiato i migliori giochi dell'anno" (in it-IT). VGMag. https://www.vgmag.it/328089/vgmag-best-of-2024-abbiamo-premiato-i-migliori-giochi-dellanno/.
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