Tales of the Exiled thrusts players into a morally complex realm where goblin clans vie for supremacy amidst crumbling kingdoms. This narrative-driven RPG challenges users to forge alliances through strategic diplomacy and bone-crunching combat systems reminiscent of tabletop classics. Combining haunting oil-painting visuals with reactive NPCs who remember every betrayal, the app delivers a gripping blend of tactical decisions and branching storylines for fans of mature, choice-heavy adventures.
Features of Tales of the Exiled:
🌟 Branching Faction Loyalties—Determine the fate of warring tribes through dialogue trees with consequences spanning 30+ hours.
🌟 Strategic Marriage Alliances—Secure power through political unions that unlock unique story branches and military bonuses.
⚡ Tactical Hex Combat – Position units on dynamic battlefields using elevation and environmental traps against monstrous foes.
⚡ Environmental Hazards – Collapse bridges or ignite explosive barrels to turn the tide of combat.
💫 Dynamic Reputation System – NPC attitudes shift based on economic policies, romances, and treatment of conquered territories.
Advantages of Tales of the Exiled:
Mature storytelling avoids fantasy clichés with morally grey decision points
Depth of tactical combat rivals desktop strategy RPGs
Unique grimdark art style blending Eastern European folklore and surrealism
Cross-save functionality enables seamless play between mobile and PC
No pay-to-win mechanics—all progression earned through gameplay
Disadvantages of Tales of the Exiled:
- Steep learning curve may overwhelm casual players
- Occasional save file corruption reported on older devices
- Romance subplots contain NSFW content lacking toggle filters
Development Team
Crafted by Obsidian Cradle Studios, a collective of veteran developers from The Witcher 3 and Disco Elysium teams. Their expertise in consequential narratives shines through the game’s 1,400+ dialogue variations and interconnected plotlines.
Competitive Products of Tales of the Exiled:
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition—Similar tactical depth but lacks mobile cross-save capabilities
Goblin Stone—Comparable aesthetics but prioritizes roguelike mechanics over political storytelling
Warhammer Quest 2 – Hex-based combat without lasting narrative consequences
Market Performance of Tales of the Exiled:
Holds a 4.7/5 rating across 85K+ iOS reviews, lauded for its "console-quality depth" (TouchArcade) and "ruthlessly rewarding gameplay" (PC Gamer). Critiques focus on tiny UI elements straining phone usability.
Version Information
v1.0 introduced New Game+ mode and optimized cloud save synchronization, addressing previous load-time complaints.
