Tails of the North

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Tails of the North is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Viivi Leppänen and was released on May 26, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Tails of the North is a story-driven third-person adventure where you play as a young cat investigating the mysterious collapse of your colony caused by natural forces. Customize your feline character and explore a vast northern landscape filled with mountains and ancient trees. Along the journey, meet quirky characters and uncover the truth behind the disrupted natural order.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a cute art style and charming visuals that appeal to a younger audience.
There is a good amount of customization for your cat character, adding a personal touch to the gameplay.
Despite its flaws, the game has potential and could develop into a more engaging experience with future updates.

The gameplay is very short, lasting around 30-45 minutes, and feels more like a tech demo than a full game.
Controls and movement can be janky and unrefined, leading to frustrating experiences while navigating the environment.
The story is simplistic and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more lore and a more substantial plot.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by low-quality, stylized, cartoony low poly 3D visuals that appeal to a younger audience. While some players appreciate the cute art style and overall atmosphere, others note that the graphics can feel simplistic and occasionally buggy. Overall, the visuals are seen as charming but may require further refinement to meet higher standards.
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and to be considered one of the best games on Steam, the graphics have to be some of the best on Steam.”
- “It's got a really nice art style, the interactivity is really interesting, and the customization is very complete.”
- “A wonderful and beautiful little cat game :) atmosphere and artwork are very nice.”
- “On the important subject of visuals, this features fairly low quality stylised/cartoony low poly 3D graphics.”
- “The graphics, however, are simple but pretty.”
- “I think this game will have a good future once it's finished and tweaked a bit; the sensitivity is a bit weird for me and also the game itself seems kind of buggy with the graphics.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The story has been described as interesting yet lacking depth, with some players finding it confusing and poorly executed, particularly in its quest mechanics. While the visuals are praised, the narrative is criticized for its lack of a climax and overall brevity, leading to a desire for a more developed plot that could appeal to a broader audience. Overall, there is potential for improvement in storytelling to enhance the game's appeal.
- “Great game, cute visuals and interesting story!!!”
- “A further expansion on the storyline with a bit of a deeper plot is something I would like to see if this ever becomes something more.”
- “The story is fun and the artwork is brilliant.”
- “The plot consists of you preparing a weird knockoff pagan ritual, but the way it communicates itself just comes off as propaganda for a therian heaven's gate clone.”
- “There is no plot climax, no big ending, and it doesn't last too long either.”
- “Overall, the story could absolutely use some work.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is considered a significant factor in the overall experience, with some users indicating that they would still engage with the game primarily for its artistic elements if the gameplay were lacking.
- “If not for the gameplay, I'd definitely play for the art.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated and detract from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game currently exhibits some stability issues, including graphical bugs and sensitivity problems. However, there is optimism that these issues can be resolved with future updates and tweaks.
- “The game seems kind of buggy with the graphics, which affects overall stability.”
- “The sensitivity is a bit weird for me, and the game has some stability issues that need to be addressed.”
- “I believe this game will have a good future once it's finished and tweaked a bit, but right now, it feels unstable.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its wonderful and beautiful design, complemented by charming artwork that enhances the overall experience.
- “A wonderful and beautiful little cat game! The atmosphere and artwork are very nice.”
- “The game's atmosphere is enchanting, drawing you into its whimsical world.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a captivating ambiance that makes exploration a joy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is lacking, with unrefined controls and a poorly designed map that detracts from the experience. Players often find themselves holding the shift button for extended periods, and the absence of post-processing features like anti-aliasing further highlights the need for improvements.
- “The game isn't well optimized, and most of your time spent in this game will be holding the shift button and occasionally reading dialogue.”
- “The controls are unrefined and the map is poorly optimized; there is also no post-processing, and this game desperately needs anti-aliasing.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character designs, highlighting the impressive creativity and quality of the cat character creations, which contribute positively to the overall character development in the game.
- “The character designs are quite well made in my opinion, and the cat character creations are really splendid.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as potentially heartwarming and suitable for children, suggesting it fosters positive feelings and wholesome experiences.