Disney's Robin Hood was never given an official tie-in video game, but if it ever did, then we would hope that it would look a little something like Of Blades & Tails, an action-oriented turn-based RPG which will be coming to Switch next year.
The top-down pixelated RPG market is a tough industry for games to stand out in, but in how many other RPGs do you get to play as a fox with a sword? You will play as Reik, a well-respected member of the fox tribe who journeys across a fantastical land inhabited by a host of different animals. Expect hack-and-slash combat in a turn-based format as you either follow the main story or search for treasures in dungeons.
Publisher Pineapple Works cite a number of inspirations for the game, from the top-down gameplay of Diablo to the deep lore of Inherit the Earth — the latter of which provides a clear jumping-off point for this fox-based adventure. We know that these suggestions are pretty wide-reaching, so check out some of the game's features below to get a taste of what the fantasy RPG has in store:
- Turn-based Combat that allows for quick action or strategic planning
- An Open World with lots of places to discover
-A fresh, animalistic setting in a vibrant pixel art look
- Procedural-generated dungeons and caves
- A Main Storyline and various side quests
- Classless Character Development with many abilities to unlock
- Equipment of different qualities and Unique Items with special powers
- Hunt giant bugs or gather herbs and other useful resources
- Many Enemy Types with different skills that may require tactical decisions
- Join factions to gain access to even more refined skills and equipment
- Trade with rats and other profit-seeking animals
- ... and more to come!
Be it the classic top-down gameplay, open-world missions or the fact that it's all framed through a heroic fox, we think that Of Blades & Tails looks set to be a lot of fun.
While there is no official release date yet, Pineapple Works have stated that we will be able to get our hands on the game in Q3 2023 — now, how long is that in fox years?
What do you make of this upcoming game? Burrow down to the comments and let us know!
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I like it so much!!
Oo-de-lally, Oo-de-lally
Golly, what a day!
Inherit The Earth vibes here.
Looks interesting, but also feels like it might play better on PC than Switch.
I'll keep an eye out.
If its turn based its not Diablo-like lol unless you are referring to the isometric view
Indie devs seem to just love making fox-based games.
Such a cookie cutter game (characters had no animations at all) but I like the charmin' soundtrack. I may pick it up if it's a budget price title like the Kemco RPGs.
@Serpenterror I feel like "low budget" is a better descriptor than "cookie cutter".
This is not the indie developed RPG starring a fox that I was hoping for on Switch
@AllieKitsune There are a lot of cat themed games too, probably just because they are popular animals.
That fox design feels very familiar to me yet I'm not quite sure from where...hmm....
I'm joking of course, it looks to be very much it's own thing and, from what I've seen, it's doing a pretty damn good job of it, fair play.
Turn-based Diablo-like has to be one of the best oxymorons I've ever seen.
I wish the original Baldur's Gate had this fast turn base mechanic.. would make playing that a joy since you have to juggle so many characters in your party
To be fair, it's really more of an Actraiser-like meets a Star Fox-like, what with the houses and villagers and fox.
Saw this and thought it was Fox N Forest sequel
https://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/fox_n_forests
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