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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Tails Noir cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|EggNut}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EggNut}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Raw Fury}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Raw Fury}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date= | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2022-03-31}}</ref>|build=4.27.1.0}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 8, 2021}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 8, 2021}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 9, 2022}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|backbone|72}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|backbone|72}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11508/backbone| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11508/backbone|71}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|backbone|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|backbone|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, RPG }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pixel art }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pixel art }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, North America }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, North America, Fantasy }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Backbone }} |
|steam appid = 865610 | |steam appid = 865610 | ||
|steam appid side = 992310 | |steam appid side = 992310 | ||
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|hltb = 62990 | |hltb = 62990 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 166033 |
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = 20314 | |winehq = 20314 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was released as '''''Backbone''''', until it was renamed '''''Tails Noir''''' in August 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/865610/history/?changeid=U:40372623|title=Tails Noir History · Change #U:40372623 · SteamDB|date=2023-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gogdb.org/product/1666053779#changelog|title=Tails Noir - GOG Database|date=2023-11-05}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | backbone | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | backbone | DRM-Free| {{store link|Epic Games Store|backbone--artifact-edition|Artifact Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5158-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|5158-2|Artifact Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5158-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|5158-2|Artifact Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | tails_noir | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|tails_noir_artifact_edition|Artifact Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | tails-noir | Steam | {{store link|Humble|tails-noir-artifact-edition-artifact-edition|Artifact Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nc9tnxs9c8g | Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nc9tnxs9c8g | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 865610 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|21252|Artifact Edition}} also available. | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 865610 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|21252|Artifact Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://rawfury.itch.io/backbone | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A free prologue is available from | + | {{ii}} A free prologue is available from {{store link|Steam|992310}}. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = true |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = true | |gog galaxy = true | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
+ | |macos arm app = false | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 7 | |minOS = 7 | ||
− | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | + | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz multi-core |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 1 GB | |minHD = 1 GB | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = 2.5 GHz | + | |recCPU = 2.5 GHz multi-core |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = |
Latest revision as of 09:37, 5 November 2023
Developers | |
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EggNut | |
Publishers | |
Raw Fury | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 8, 2021 |
macOS (OS X) | February 9, 2022 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
OpenCritic | 71 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | Adventure, RPG |
Art styles | Pixel art |
Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, North America, Fantasy |
Series | Backbone |
Backbone | |
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Tails Noir (Backbone) | 2021 |
Tails Noir Preludes | 2023 |
Tails Noir is a singleplayer side view and scrolling adventure and RPG game in the Backbone series.
The game was released as Backbone, until it was renamed Tails Noir in August 2023.[2][3]
General information
- Official Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Epic Games Store | Artifact Edition also available. | |||
Artifact Edition also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Artifact Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Artifact Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam | Artifact Edition also available. | |||
itch.io (unavailable) |
- A free prologue is available from Steam.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Detective\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\RawFury.Backbone_9s0pnehqffj7t\LocalCache\Local\Detective\Saved\Config\WinGDK\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/865610/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Detective\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/865610/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | [4] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Ultra-widescreen
Force any resolution through a config file[5] |
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Use the related PCGamingWiki community tool to remove dialogue and cutscenes pillarboxing. |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Ambience, Effects, UI | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Cannot be enabled | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11, 12 | Microsoft Store version uses DirectX 12.[6] |
Shader Model support | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz multi-core | 2.5 GHz multi-core |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.27.1.0[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/865610/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (865610) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2022-03-31
- ↑ Tails Noir History · Change #U:40372623 · SteamDB - last accessed on 2023-11-05
- ↑ Tails Noir - GOG Database - last accessed on 2023-11-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2021-06-14
- Tested on GOG Windows release.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2021-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2021-06-11
- As seen in RivaTuner.