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Tails Noir Preludes is a narrative-driven post-noir adventure that explores the formative pasts of four characters long before the events of Tails Noir. Set in a bleak, dystopian Vancouver populated by anthropomorphic animals, the game presents a series of interconnected stories that examine identity, ambition, power, and the quiet moments that define a life.
Rather than following a single protagonist, Tails Noir Preludes unfolds through multiple perspectives. Each chapter focuses on a different character at a pivotal moment in their youth, allowing players to experience how personal choices, social pressure, and chance encounters shape who they will eventually become. Dialogue decisions, character traits, and situational outcomes branch organically, ensuring that no two playthroughs unfold in exactly the same way.
Players will step into the lives of a struggling photography student searching for purpose, a privileged heiress burdened by expectation, an individual fighting against a loss of agency, and a scientist beginning to question the ethical cost of progress. These intimate stories are linked thematically, gradually revealing a broader picture of the city and the forces that govern it.
The game combines detailed high-resolution pixel art with a distinctive art-deco and post-Soviet architectural aesthetic. This is complemented by a moody, atmospheric soundtrack that blends noir-inspired jazz with somber electronic tones, reinforcing the sense of melancholy and introspection that defines the experience.
Focused entirely on storytelling and choice rather than combat, Tails Noir Preludes offers a deeper, more expansive narrative than its predecessor, with extensive replay value and lasting consequences tied to player decisions.