

However, even with heavier armor enemy attacks can do quite a lot of damage. Unlike most soulslikes, Tails of Iron doesn’t have a stamina bar. Don’t let the animal characters fool you, however- Tails of Iron is incredibly brutal, and features bloody combat that is pretty difficult. While you’re technically a rat in Tails of Iron, you’re a little adorable. To do that, you’ll need to do lots of bloody fighting.

With the kingdom in disarray, and Redgi the newly crowned king, you must guide Redgi as he seeks brutal revenge against the frog forces, leading him in a journey to rebuild and reclaim his land, and eventually defeat the Frog Clan. While you’re preparing to demonstrate your worth as heir during an exhibition fight, the kingdom is invaded by the Frog Clan.Redgi is defeated by their leader Greenwart, and the king is killed. In it you play as Redgi, prince and heir apparent to the throne of the Rat Kingdom. Tails of Iron is a sidescrolling action role-playing game. Tails of Iron checks enough boxes to qualify, though it has a setting that’s closer to Mossflower than Lordran. They’re usually difficult role-playing game that use a checkpoint system, emphasize exploration and punish carelessness, among other traits. Sure, soulslike is just another name for action role-playing game, but there are just certain mechanics that are expected when you see soulslike. While some people don’t like “soulslike” as a genre descriptor, I have no problems using it.
