Matt Wardell
RPGFanTails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Review
Published 3/15/2025
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89
+11 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 1/28/2025
Tails of Iron II: Whiskers of Winter
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
- Developer
- Odd Bug Studios
- Publisher
- United Label Games
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Critic avg
78
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15
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60–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 78 across 15 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 13%
80–898 reviews · 53%
70–794 reviews · 27%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Taoshi
GameSpaceTails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter – PC
Published 3/7/2025
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85
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalTerrence Johnson
ZTGDTails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 2/21/2025
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Allen
GamingTrendTails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter review — The rats are back in an epic new adventure
Published 2/17/2025
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalSean Garmer
The Outerhaven ProductionsTails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Review (Xbox Series X) – The Raterrific Squeakel
Published 2/15/2025
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalZach Jackson
WellPlayedTails Of Iron 2: Whiskers Of Winter Review
Published 2/3/2025
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Troughton
TheGamerTails Of Iron 2 Review - Tough-as-Tails Soulslike
Published 1/27/2025
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdrian Burrows
TheSixthAxisTails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 1/27/2025
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalTony Colton
PlayStation UniverseTails Of Iron 2 Review (PS5) - Purge Your Lands Of The Darkness
Published 1/27/2025
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedTails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Review – Sequel That Soars
Published 1/27/2025
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83
+5 vs critic avg
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