AdventureFit check
Is Tails Noir worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Narrative-adventure fans who prefer a linear, cinematic story over open-ended progression
- Players drawn to dialogue choices who want to shape a detective protagonist's identity
- Noir and unusual science-fiction fans interested in exploring an animal-inhabited city
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking branching, open-ended progression may find the linear structure restrictive.
- Those looking for action-led gameplay may find the focus on dialogue and exploration slow-paced.
- Players seeking a conventional human detective setting may not want an animal-inhabited Vancouver.
Our take on Tails Noir
Rather than making the detective a triumphant hero, the story frames Howard as an ordinary figure caught in difficult circumstances. Its linear, cinematic structure puts the emphasis on personal change and identity through dialogue, not on an open-ended case-solving format.
What is Tails Noir?
Play as Howard Lotor, a raccoon private investigator exploring a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
The linear, cinematic story follows a personal case and focuses on dialogue, emotional expression, and exploration of contrasting city districts. Dialogue choices shape Howard’s identity and the version of him who reaches the conclusion, while conversations build connections with a diverse cast. The setting draws on noir and science fiction, with pixel art combined with 3D lighting, rain, fog, and neon effects. An original soundtrack blends jazz and electronic music. The story centers on change, loss, and the search for truth in a bleak city where moments of connection remain.
How Tails Noir plays
- 01Identity-shaping dialogue
- Conversation choices express what kind of person Howard becomes and influence which version of him reaches the ending.
- 02City district exploration
- The investigation takes Howard through both struggling and prosperous parts of an animal-inhabited Vancouver.
- 03Pixel art and 3D effects
- Dynamic lighting, rain, fog, and neon effects accompany the high-resolution pixel artwork.
- 04Jazz and electronic score
- The original music combines classic jazz elements with electronic sounds.
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Tails Noir: platforms & release
Is Tails Noir worth it?
It is worth it if: narrative-adventure fans who prefer a linear, cinematic story over open-ended progression. Skip it if: players seeking branching, open-ended progression may find the linear structure restrictive.
Where can I download Tails Noir?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Tails Noir's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Tails Noir on?
Windows and macOS.
