On Your Tail | |
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Developer(s) | Memorable Games |
Publisher(s) | The Powell Group |
Producer(s) | Andrea Marchi |
Composer(s) | Pietro Milanesi |
Platform(s) | |
Release | Windows
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Genre(s) | Mystery adventure, life simulation |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
On Your Tail is a narrative mystery adventure life simulation video game developed by Italian indie studio Memorable Games and published by The Powell Group. It was released on December 16, 2024 on Windows, [1] which was followed by a Nintendo Switch port on March 13, 2025, [2] with the latter being a timed console exclusive. [3]
The game follows the audacious goat writer Diana Caproni in the fictional picturesque Italian seaside village of Borgo Marina as she uncovers some of the area's mystifying local mysteries. [4]
On Your Tail is developed by Memorable Games, an independent game development studio from Italy. [5] The game was first unveiled in Nintendo's Indie World showcase presentation in November 2023. [6] During Summer Game Fest 2024 in June, a limited-run playable demo was announced and made available on Steam, only until June 17. [7] Originally slated for Steam release on November 21, 2024, [1] the game was pushed back to December 16. [1] The Switch port was also pushed from its original February 2025 window, and is now set to release on March 13. [2]
Original publisher Humble Games ceased operations in July 2024, with third-party company The Powell Group taking over publishing duties for future game launches. [8]
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 73/100 [9] |
Publication | Score |
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Hardcore Gamer | 3.5/5 [10] |
CGMagazine | 8/10 [11] |
On Your Tail received "mixed or average" from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic. [9]
Kyle LeClair from Hardcore Gamer rated the game 3.5 out of 5, praising the "colorful characters" and "gorgeous setting" whilst criticizing its "card-based mechanics during the detective segments a bit infuriating". [10]
Date | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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January 11, 2025 | The VGMag Awards | Best Italian Game | Won | [12] |
"On Your Tail" launches on Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive in 2024.
Due out in 2024.
Demo available until June 17.