Tails of Iron II
Release Date: January 28, 2025
A sequel of a well-received title, combining elements of action adventure, RPGs and soulslikes. Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter has us play as Arlo who is the Warden of the Wastes. We explore cold northern regions, trying to deal with a new threat of the Dark Wings.
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is the second installment of a series of action adventure games with RPG elements and soulslike inspirations, launched in 2021. The game was developed by the authors of the first part of the series, namely the independent team Odd Bug Studio.
The action of Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter takes place after the events depicted in the original. While the great war between the Rodents and the Frogs has ended in the south, the northern, icy and snow-covered lands of Ratdom must face a new threat. They are the forces of evil called Dark Wings, driven by a thirst for blood and revenge.
The main character of the game is Arlo, the young heir to the title of Warden of the Wastes, who decides to face the danger. To accomplish this, he will have to embark on a long journey, unite the feuding clans, and also develop both his own skills and the family settlement.
In Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter we watch the action from the side. Traversing the lands of the north, we get to know their inhabitants, carry out various tasks (in addition to missions pushing the plot forward, there are a number of side quests to be completed), and also face the Dark Wings and other beasts inhabiting this territory.
On the battlefield, we must be in constant motion, performing quick dodges and launching lightning-fast counterattacks, as well as parrying the blows of our opponents. The protagonist can eliminate enemies, making use of a spear, using a bow or beating them with a club. There are also traps on his forearm, the skillful use of which increases his chances of victory.
As we progress, we develop the protagonist, gather better weapons and armor, and also improve the equipment we already have. Thanks to this, over time we can better adapt Arlo to the individual style of play, while preparing him to face increasingly stronger adversaries. In addition to regular enemies, we are faced with the generals of the Dark Wings, who play the role of bosses here.
This is not the end, because during the campaign we also gain gold, which we can spend on the development of our settlement, which serves as a base. By investing in specific buildings, we gain access to new equipment and traps, or even meals that provide us with various buffs.
The graphic design of Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is maintained in the atmospheric, cartoonish style known from the original. As was the case in the first Tails of Iron, the narrator is Doug Cockle, known for his role as Geralt in the English-language versions of The Witcher games.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Odd Bug Studio
Publisher: United Label
Age restrictions: 16+
System Requirements for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 960 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Video Game.
WellPlayed: 9 / 10 by Zach Jackson
Returning to the gorgeous yet brutal world of Tails of Iron was a blast thanks to some improvements that makes Whiskers of Winter a brilliant sequel that excels in what makes the series standout.
Niche Gamer: 6.5 / 10
It doesn’t feel great to criticize a title that has clearly had effort put into it and is even somewhat charming in its execution, but Tails of Iron 2 simply fails to be different or interesting, at least to someone who is more than familiar with the genres it borrows from.
Thumb Culture: 4 / 5
Despite the few frustrations that I faced, I enjoyed Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter. I love to see small studios create games they’re passionate about, especially when the studio is close to home. Odd Bug Studios have carved out a great identity for their Tails of Iron series. I’ll be checking out the first title, and whatever they create next. If you’re looking for a medium length game, with tough as nails combat to test your metal, try this. Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter gets a Thumb Culture Gold Award.
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