Cross Tails is a tactical RPG for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch. Behind the cute anime aesthetics lies a solid strategy game with catgirls. On Steam, it has 84% positive reviews.
What kind of game is this? Cross Tails is a JRPG that lets you experience the war between two opposing races from both sides. Players have the choice between two protagonists: Felix Arens from the Dogians and Shaimaa Jerbi, a catgirl from the Felis tribe.
Cross Tails was released on July 20, 2023, on Steam and is also available for Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch. It regularly costs €29.99 across all platforms.
You can watch the official trailer here. However, the physical edition is expected to be available only in Asian countries.
Tactical RPG with the ‘Meow Factor’
What does the catgirl TRPG offer? Cross Tails is a tactical strategy RPG reminiscent of classics like Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem. The turn-based battles take place on 3D stages with an isometric view, allowing you to use the terrain and elevation to your advantage.
On its Steam page, the RPG promises:
- Customization options with 24 class types. Each character can have a main job and a subclass.
- A skill tree for each of the 24 professions
- Passive equipment for the passive skills learned in the skill tree
- Equipment upgrades for weapons and armor using rune stones
- A belief system that grants bonuses for stats or special abilities
What does Cross Tails do right? Cross Tails is a beginner-friendly strategy RPG that impresses with its numerous customization options and cute character design.
For genre fans, it fulfills the need for a tactical RPG and presents a pleasant challenge for experienced players with its various difficulty levels.
What could be improved? There is criticism regarding the localization. Cross Tails is only available in English and Japanese, and the English translation doesn’t always shine.
Cross Tails seems to have flown under the radar of many players so far. On Steam, the JRPG has only 25 reviews, of which 84% are positive. We have summarized some reviews for you here:
- Jedo: “Cross Tails is a relatively cheap tactical JRPG that offers you 30-50+ hours of content with impressive customization options.”
- RuhRohRush: “Strong tactical game with some balancing issues. The Maniac difficulty level is a welcome challenge. Good replay value.”
- Seraph: “Came for the story and the humans with animal ears. Stayed for the gameplay and the humans with animal ears.”
So, if you are looking for a relatively short tactical RPG to pass the time and are not put off (or even drawn in) by the anime aesthetics, Cross Tails might be worth it for you.
Not only games from the Asian region often struggle with criticism regarding localization, but also series. The German dubs of animes have a pretty bad reputation. You can find out what it’s all about here:
