The following paper examines , a narrative adventure developed by Eggnut and released in February 2023. As a prequel to the 2021 game Backbone (now often referred to as Tails Noir ), it provides critical context and emotional depth to the series' central cast and its dystopian world. Context and Structure
: A new "narrative web" or branching tree interface allows players to visualize the consequences of their decisions and track various story outcomes. Tails The Backbone Preludes
: A look into the upbringing and moral compromises that led to her rise in the criminal underworld. The following paper examines , a narrative adventure