Time is important when investigating a crime. If you don’t get to certain leads fast enough, evidence can be lost, or leads can become dead ends. In On Your Tail, though, a new mechanic makes that less of an issue.

While we’re a couple of weeks from the November 21st release, the developer’s most recent deep dive gives us a bit of detail. Memorable Games has revealed a new mechanic called the Chronolens, which allows Diana to view past events in a limited capacity. Because of this, Diana can view what environments were like prior to a crime taking place. Here is what the press release says about the Chronolens:

“Memorable Games is excited to introduce the Chronolens, a special device that will allow our hero, Diana, to solve crimes in On Your Tail’s vibrant Italian town of Borgo Marina. In this idyllic vacation destination, Diana is looking to escape from the daily grind and recharge under the Mediterranean sun. However, It’s not long before she’s swept up in a string of crimes plaguing Borgo Marina and the Chronolens will be crucial to her detective escapades.

Diana’s instincts and skills are paramount to her success, but so is the Chronolens, a mysterious device that resembles a cross between a pocketwatch and a spyglass. As it allows her to view the past to observe her surroundings as they were before a crime, Diana will be able to examine crime scenes in a unique way and gather clues that might otherwise not be there.

For example, Diana might be able to spot missing items or furniture that’s been moved by comparing the past to her present. After a look through the Chronolens, engage in On Your Tail’s card-game-inspired deduction mode to piece together the past and solve crimes.“

As announced in August via a Steam post, On Your Tail is set to release for Steam PC and the Nintendo Switch on November 21st. However, you can play the demo on Steam or the Nintendo eShop right now. Completing the demo will unlock two outfits in the main game when it is released. I’m excited to check out On Your Tail, and the Chronolens mechanic is just a small part of the investigative experience that I’m sure will be a blast.

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