# Humanoid Animal Detective Games 'On Your Tail' is an Investigative Narrative Game in Borgo Marina By Colin Smith | Published 2023-11-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-your-tail References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3WFQsi8AwY)  'On Your Tail' was announced today at the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-kitty-big-city-game) Indie World Showcase 2023 by Memorable Games and [Humble Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unpacking-game). The game is set in the town of 'Borgo Marina' where players control a humanoid ram character. The protagonist in the trailer is shown performing investigative journalism, she takes photos of documents and evidence, and questions townspeople. Additionally, the trailer shows that something more sinister is happening, as the main character is being followed by mysterious looking characters wearing cloaks and hoods. According to the developers, On Your Tail is a "sleuthy story-driven life sim and 3D adventure of relaxation, investigation, and knowing how to play your cards right." The game is coming soon to the Nintendo [Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minekos-night-market) console with potential versions coming for PC and other consoles in the future. Image Credit: Memorable Games, Humble Games ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Investigative Narrative Games:** The rise of 'On Your Tail' highlights the trend of narrative-driven games with an investigative twist, providing players with a compelling and immersive storytelling experience. - **Humanoid Characters:** The use of humanoid characters like the humanoid ram protagonist in 'On Your Tail' offers a unique and engaging gameplay element that appeals to a wide audience. - **Sleuthy Life Sims:** The combination of sleuthing, life simulation, and adventure elements in games like 'On Your Tail' presents an innovative genre that offers players a mix of relaxation, investigation, and strategic decision-making opportunities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry is witnessing the emergence of narrative-driven investigative games like 'On Your Tail' that provide immersive, interactive experiences for players. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the potential of humanoid characters, as seen in 'On Your Tail,' to create engaging narratives and storytelling experiences in other mediums such as films or television shows. - **Technology:** The development of games like 'On Your Tail,' which combine elements of life simulation, adventure, and strategic decision-making, showcases the potential for innovative advancements in interactive technology and virtual reality experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feline-Centric Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-kitty-big-city-game.md) - [Sheep Herding Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summerhill.md) - [Casual Animal-Herding Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdling.md) - [Small-Town Indie Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minekos-night-market.md) - [Story-Driven Detective Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crime-oclock.md) - [Action-Based Indie Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-of-the-lamb.md) - [2D Forensic Investigation Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forensic-investigation-game.md) - [Creature-Catching Exploration Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aniimo.md) - [Crime-Solving Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detective-pikachu-returns.md)