Tails of Iron is very tough, as you need to time your moves against enemies just right, but it's rewarding when you figure out how to win the duels. This is an example of a beautifully crafted and smoothly executed adventure that's super fun, fresh, and frustratingly unforgiving. You'll face off against one or more enemies on the screen, and will have to be victorious before moving on to the next area. At the heart of the gameplay is brutal combat. There's no 'leveling up,' exactly, but you can master better weapons over time and experience.

Similar to other RPGs, you'll acquire blueprints to forge deadly weapons and armor, find ingredients to eat new meals for strength, and take on side-quests (and faction hunts) along the way.

This hand-drawn world has you interacting with your fellow townsfolk (from royalty to peasants), sharpening your craft as a sword-wielding warrior (or you can choose other weapons), learn how to use shields and quick footwork to evade enemy attacks, and more. You swear to avenge your father's murder by taking out all the frog soldiers who stand in your way - and ultimately, find and kill their ferocious leader, Greenwart. But the evil frog clan has returned to take over the land, kill your father (in front of you, no less), and has vowed to wipe out all rats - unless anyone can step up and lead the fight for redemption and salvation. You are Redgi, a young rat who is heir to the throne in your kingdom. TAILS OF IRON is an epic 2-D action game with light role-playing game (RPG) elements.

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