Tails Noir
- June 8, 2021
- EggNut
Backbone features a compelling story and a well-realised post-noir dystopia, with engaging characters and some smart gameplay.
In "Tails Noir," play as raccoon detective Howard Lotor and investigate a personal story in a dystopian, animal-inhabited Vancouver. Inspired by film noir, sci-fi, and existential philosophy, this narrative-driven adventure offers thought-provoking dialogues and immersive exploration, challenging your perspective on personhood amidst an inevitable end.
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78% average critic score
Backbone review
Backbone features a compelling story and a well-realised post-noir dystopia, with engaging characters and some smart gameplay.
90%Backbone Review
Backbone does both, striking a balance between nostalgic and new, breathing another breath of life into the genre with its gritty, sad grin. This 2D, sidescrolling, pixel-art noir is a short but solid adventure mystery with stunning visuals and meaningful characters.
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