“Grubs have been spotted in the sewers,” a quest posted on a message board will read, “Go kill them”. You see, frogs aren’t the only threats to the kingdom, and so Redgi will find himself dealing with all manner of ghastly creatures to keep the peace. With only a small number of areas to visit, you’ll soon find yourself returning to them time and time again to complete fairly menial side-quests. It’s here, however, that Tails of Iron falters a little. But he’s young and capable, and no-one else seems to be putting themselves forward to do the dirty work. They’re things that a king should really be delegating rather then doing themselves. That means finding his brothers, helping those in the nearby town, and tackling any quests posted on the notice boards in the nearby areas. It’s after seeing off your froggy invaders that Tails of Iron really opens up, with Redgi doing all he can to restore his kingdom to its former glory. The result is an adventure that feels somewhat like an interactive fairytale – you’re controlling the pace of the story, and good old Doug is there to read it, page by page.Īfter picking yourself up and acquiring some gear, your first task is defeating the frogs that have invaded your kingdom. Besides, with the raspy voice of Doug Cockle – The Witcher’s very own Geralt – providing a rich narrative, “dialogue” between characters is merely meant to be functional, giving you a nudge in the right direction so you don’t get stuck. As Redgi’s story begins to unfold, you won’t mind that its characters communicate via squeaks and whistles, with text bubbles using pictures rather than words to communicate their messages. The opening hours of Tails of Iron are gripping. And so begins his arduous journey – though you’re in control, of course. He could just give up, run away and try to start a new life somewhere, but no he’s going to fight to reclaim his kingdom.
Left for dead, Redgi awakes to find his kingdom in tatters. Celebrations are cut short, however, when frogs attack, killing the king and kidnapping the rest of Redgi’s family. He’s not expected to win – getting seconds in the kitchen is a sign of that – but against all odds he overcomes his bigger, stronger sibling. He gets up, dons his gear, and readies himself for a duel against one of his brothers – the victor to become the next king of the rat kingdom.
The star of 2D action-RPG Tails of Iron, Redgi is actually a rat, and on a day that should be cause for celebration, tragedy befalls him.
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