Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2
Game
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel
Developer CyberConnect2
Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a tactical role-playing video game developed and published by CyberConnect2. It is the fourth title in the company's Little Tail Bronx series, and serves as a prequel to Tail Concerto and Solatorobo: Red the Hunter. The game takes place in a war-torn world populated by anthropomorphic dogs and cats ("Caninu" and "Felineko" respectively, lit. "イヌヒト" and "ネコヒト" / "dog people" and "cat… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
303 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Nov 6, 2026 · last updated Nov 6, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
98
LovedLoved
184 positive · 4 negative
95% range 95–99%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 184 | 4 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 40 | 5 | 70 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
723 of 754 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
98% recommend · 183 yes, 4 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 187 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,205 of 1,287 positive).
Players praise the game's emotional story and unique blend of cute characters with dark themes. [1][2][3] The soul cannon mechanic, which allows sacrificing children, is a standout but controversial feature. [4][5][6]
Liked
Representative posts
- [1]
A rather cute yet unorthodox little RPG, but one that I can't help but love with all of my heart for what it does. As a game, it may sound random and hard to pitch to your friends, as "furry kids cruise around on a mega tank fighting the 'German' army" sounds very out of left field in theory. But don't do yourself a disservice by not giving the game a shot, as I feel it deserves way more attention that what it ever …
- [2]
I picked this game up on a whim and didn’t know what to expect outside of furry ww2 simulator. What I got was a heartfelt story about the horrors of war, the pain of sacrifice and the power to defy it all. At its core, the gameplay loop is a very satisfying one to learn and master. You choose your route through a stage, picking a relative difficulty for your tank’s needs, fight battles against some interesting but …
- [3]
Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a uniquely emotional and strategically engaging tactical RPG that tells the poignant story of a group of children caught in the turmoil of war. Set in a war-torn world inspired by historical conflicts but with a fantasy twist, the game masterfully balances heartfelt narrative moments with challenging, turn-based combat. What truly sets Fuga apart is its ability to blend the innocence and …
- [5]
I bought this game because of the cool battle art of similar I played Like "Advance War" and the Aesthetic of the tank like in "Metal Slug", but oh boy It sure caught me by surprise the start of the tutorial chapter. My Thoughts / Experience The Game made me a no choice to use a "Soul Cannon" to "Sacrifice" 1 child which will make the game story and progression he/she will disappear forever in the entire story, …
- [4]
Short and simple but fun, also very cute. Although, there is just something hilarious about loading children into a death canon as a game mechanic.
Summarised from 34 of the 287 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel sits at 98% positive across 188 opinionated reactions from 2 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Fuga: Melodies of Steel received "generally favorable reviews" from critics according to review aggregator Metacritic.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 303 · most liked firstAh, nice, Steam page is up for Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3, last game in the trilogy. A reminder that this game was originally unveiled at Anthrocon. A Japanese studio thought that an American furry con was their core audience. Cyberconnect2 are the studio that made Asura's Wrath and Naruto: UNS.
neutral · AI labelView post →I have my illustration on the "Staff book" of Fuga melodies of steel video game contest ! 😭🙏🙏🙏💕
positive · AI labelView post →[me, visibly beginning to sweat as I look at my game backlog and work schedule] Yeah, I’m doing fine [Fuga 3 already out] More than fine actually [Deltarune Chapter 3/4 out in under a week] Never been better if I’m being truly honest [Clair Obscur winning awards] *tearing up* Why do you ask
neutral · AI labelView post →Fuga 3 is coming at the end of May Now, I adored the first game, it was deeply underappreciated and I recommend it every chance I get. If you're a fan of the series or just hearing about it now, definitely take a look. store.steampowered.com/app/3081320/...
positive · AI labelView post →The Fuga: Melodies of Steel series is like the platonic ideal of a PS2-era AA title. Everyone should play it - thank you to @caseyexplosion.bsky.social for putting me on to this back in the day! First game is 50% off right now, and it has a demo you can try store.steampowered.com/app/1357860/...
positive · AI labelView post →extremely funny opening lines aside: we rarely get the chance to see people in game development discuss the works that inspire them artistically and the Fuga devs have been at this a long time, they're basically an authority on animal-ish characters fantastic interview
neutral · AI labelView post →I've been playing a lot of #Fuga3, and my god, this game. It scratches the same itch for me as Valkyria Chronicles 1 and the earlier Fire Emblem games did. I'm really glad I replayed Fuga 1 and 2 right before getting to this one, because the escalation and payoff is incredible. #LittleTailBronx
positive · AI labelView post →Fuga: Melodies of Steel is one game I will not stop recommending, and for good reason! A bunch of kids displaced by war commandeer a terrifying nightmare tank in this turn based RPG. Just don't ask what the tank's main weapon is powered by. It uses some... Unconventional parts.
positive · AI labelView post →Despite being a sloth, @caseyexplosion.bsky.social is the GOAT of video game recommendations. Started in on Fuga: Melodies of Steel and OH YEAH THIS IS GONNA BREAK MY HEART REAL GOOD
positive · AI labelView post →Fuga 2 is such a good sequel. IT’S SUCH A GOOD SEQUEL. It improves upon EVERYTHING that was good about the first game, has a New Game+ that stays balanced and challenging, and the way the skills improve over the course of the game keeps you wanting to vary up your skill usage. IT’S A GOOD SEQUEL!
positive · AI labelView post →I made this character of Jin from the game Fuga: Melodies of Steel
neutral · AI labelView post →Save the kids, kill the kids, save MOST of the kids, kill only ONE of the kids, defeat the boss, ALMOST defeat the boss, give the boss a free W, run a gauntlet... #Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 has SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS to end the story. And thanks to post-game we'll see 'em all! twitch.tv/sonicmega
neutral · AI labelView post →Y’all I don’t even know how long this game is gonna be streamed. Fuga 1 had two proper endings and a “hidden” 3rd option. Fuga 2 had three documented endings. Fuga 3 has FIVE BAD ENDINGS. *FIVE*. And they are REQUIREDDDDD to unlock one of the OTHER documented endings. Do you *understand* now???
neutral · AI labelView post →Sorry for always flaking on the Fuga 3 streams. The next session will be the conclusion of the game, and I’m happy to share it. But… I’ve cried every day for a week. Surprisingly, I wouldn’t say I’m depressed, but it’s been hard. My friends have been very supportive. I’m ok, but I need time.
positive · AI labelView post →Well...I was betrayed. We did NOT get to start up the third game tonight. But by god, we still played Plot Catchup with the other two! TOMORROW (Thursday). NO LATER THAN 6 pm. I *WILL* be starting this game if it's accessible by then! IRON MAN MODE. HARDEST ROUTES ONLY. FOR MY HONOR! #Fuga #Fuga3
neutral · AI labelView post →A lineart commission for anonymous, Hax (in the past before becoming general(I think)) giving a report to Col. Pretzel, both are characters from Fuga: Melodies of Steel a game I can't really play but wanna support
neutral · AI labelView post →Fuga: Melodies of Steel Trilogy physical releases are up for pre-order (all include English on the game card) Amazon Japan: amzn.to/4hbqMRq #ad Play-Asia: bit.ly/4hcNMj8 coupon code SAVE2025
neutral · AI labelView post →I've come to appreciate the DLC costumes for Fuga (even though I've only bought, like, 1 in each game lmao), so I figured I might as well make my own set. Here's all the kids dressed up as characters from Pokémon Legends: Z-A! #art #FugaMelodiesofSteel #LittleTailBronx #PokemonLegendsZA #Pokemon
neutral · AI labelView post →"Take wing, and soar beyond the cycle of despair..." This took a few weeks and was extremely finicky and challenging, but I am happy. Finally able to show some real appreciation for the best JRPG ever made, and my favourite game of all time. #fuga #kemono #furry #furryart #art
positive · AI labelView post →Important message from Yoann Gueritor (director of the first game Fuga)
neutral · AI labelView post →Spending the long weekend here gaming & focusing on things that bring me joy as much as possible So after lunch, I’ll be diving back into Fuga 2. Already in ch 6… of 12 😅 Story has me hooked & I’m sucked into a good gameplay groove. Also shout out to the art in this game, esp the chapter ends 🙌
positive · AI labelView post →Fuga: Melodies of Steel Trilogy physical releases are up for pre-order (all include English on the game card) PNP Games: bit.ly/3PUMc9l cheapest and lowest free shipping threshold VGP: bit.ly/4hbM3ur #ad Amazon Japan: amzn.to/4hbqMRq Play-Asia: bit.ly/4hcNMj8 coupon code SAVE2025
neutral · AI labelView post →With Crypt Custodian done, my next test subject - I mean game on the Portal is: Fuga Melodies of Steel 2 🤩 I played 1 when glowing reviews for 2 put the series on my radar, so I guess now in the wake of the recent release of 3 it’s time to play catch up again 🤣 …might already be finishing ch 3 😎
positive · AI labelView post →I was shown this character, Jin Macchiato, in that Fuga: Melodies of Steel game by a friend, and unfortunately this is perhaps one of the most sahoni-coded characters of all time.
neutral · AI labelView post →I finally started playing Fuga! Initial thoughts: -wow this game is in the budget dimension they made this with 3 paperclips and an art team -it's fun! I like balancing S-link/crafting progression with endurance match turn based battles -these kids are dweebs (affectionate)
positive · AI labelView post →It's now officially Fuga 3 Release Day! I hope everyone enjoys this marvelous game and all it has to offer. ⚙️🐾 #fanart #Fuga #FugaMelodiesofSteel #戦場のフー
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy fifth anniversary to Fuga: Melodies of Steel. I still love this game and the trilogy as a whole despite its flaws. #art #kylebavarois #fugamelodiesofsteel #littletailbronx #戦場のフーガ
neutral · AI labelView post →A reminder that CyberConnect2 is literally a mainstream furry game dev company, you can literally thank them for the TailBronx games (Tail Concerto, Solatorobo, and the FUGA series), having a kemono magazine and has booths at JMoF
neutral · AI labelView post →18th game beaten of 2025: Fuga Melodies of Steel 2 🐺 Very much a direct sequel to 1 in both gameplay & story, it only makes a few small additions to an already great turn based RPG. Story had me in its clutches from minute one, & I will definitely grab Fuga 3 after a break to see how it all ends
positive · AI labelView post →This was truly heartbreaking to write. While I still think Fuga 3 is a good game, CyberConnect2's ideas of increasing scope fall flat, and the end result is a game which I struggle to argue should've ever existed.
negative · AI labelView post →I replayed Fuga 1 & 2 via New Game+ to share it with my friend & to revisit the story in preparation for Fuga 3. But now waiting to play Fuga 3 on my Sunday streams is *excruciating* ☠ I have no idea how long it'll take to finish Disco Elysium, and I don't want to rush it because it's amazing. so...
positive · AI labelView post →Fuga: Karts of Steel We need a Fuga kart racing game, CyberConnect2
neutral · AI labelView post →interest in Fuga: Melodies of steel gone up (i like the concept but I think the game is daunting in terms of gameplay for me)
neutral · AI labelView post →A rather cute yet unorthodox little RPG, but one that I can't help but love with all of my heart for what it does. As a game, it may sound random and hard to pitch to your friends, as "furry kids cruise around on a mega tank fighting the 'German' army" sounds very out of left field in theory. But don't do yourself a disservice by not giving the game a shot, as I feel it deserves way more attention that what it ever got. Doing away with a lot of conventions like world exploration and grinding,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fuga is a game with relatable characters
positive · AI labelView post →Hey! I made a post about Fuga! But let’s not forget the previous game in the series, Solatorobo. It’s an incredibly stylish and beautiful game. Just like Fuga, it has a deep and serious storyline, and quite interesting and varied gameplay. More people should know about this series!
neutral · AI labelView post →Pre-ordered Fuga 3, the only game I have pre-ordered since Fuga 2. Do not pre-order games. I am making a very rare exception for the one large game dev studio that is packed to the tits with actual furries making a passion project series.
positive · AI labelView post →It's a real close one between Fuga 3 and Grandia in my Patreon poll to determine my next RPG Sunday game! Voting ends Sunday at noon! www.patreon.com/posts/decide...
neutral · AI labelView post →played the demo for fuga: melodies of steel and i'm enamored, so i doodled malt and kyle! i can't wait to buy the full game #fuga #fugamelodiesofsteel #furryart
positive · AI labelView post →I picked this game up on a whim and didn’t know what to expect outside of furry ww2 simulator. What I got was a heartfelt story about the horrors of war, the pain of sacrifice and the power to defy it all. At its core, the gameplay loop is a very satisfying one to learn and master. You choose your route through a stage, picking a relative difficulty for your tank’s needs, fight battles against some interesting but not very varied enemies and stop at intermission points to develop the tank…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Fuga TRILOGY is on sale (Steam + Nintendo)! This strategy RPG about 12 children commanding a large tank and taking on the Empire was made by CyberConnect2 and part of the Little Tail Bronx series (Tail Concerto, Solatorobo). And ICYMI: The 3rd game also teased a future game!
neutral · AI labelView post →Fuga Melodies of Steel 3 is a very good game.
positive · AI labelView post →Usually I only play games that are brand new to me on my RPG Sunday streams. But I don't want to wait much longer to play Fuga 3. But I still want to stream Fuga 3. The solution: I'm going to play Fuga 3 on my own time, then stream Fuga 3's New Game+ after Disco Elysium.
positive · AI labelView post →CyberConnect2 has released the Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 Halloween Costume Pack DLC today, patch 1.2.0, and a free demo with save data carrying over into the full game: www.rpgsite.net/news/18460-f...
neutral · AI labelView post →Correction: I forgot about the Little Tail Story Japan-only mobile game, so that makes three financially unsuccessful games until the Fuga: Melodies of Steel trilogy. Don’t give up!
neutral · AI labelView post →Me, at Ruby: Wow, what a game, huh! Fuga 3, am I right? Ruby: ... Angie. Ruby: Angie I'm only on chapter six of twelve. Me: Me: YOU'RE WHAT????
positive · AI labelView post →I recommend it… but with an asterisk. Fuga melodies of steel is a particular JRPGs settled in an endearing world reminiscent of Europe at the dawn of the first two World wars. It narrates the story of a group of kids determined to save their relatives from the upcoming war using an ancient giant tank. It’s a curious setup for a tale, which features beautiful visual presentations, powerful messages and an entertaining gameplay. But I will discuss deeply only two points, these couple of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For anyone curious about impressions of the pre-COVID version of Fuga 1, from Anime Expo 2019 (!) www.rpgsite.net/preview/8786...
neutral · AI labelView post →Well, its JRPG so the kids have to destroy God again. The game can give cozy feeling, because of visuals, arts and music - all of them are good. The worldbuilding is remarkable as well, the whole plot takes place in the mixed equivalent of World War I and World War II, and contains some strong allusions to real history. But the plot is doing good, never presses too hard and never looses its easygoing and naive nature. The main characters are French, but they anthropomorphic animals, so…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short and simple but fun, also very cute. Although, there is just something hilarious about loading children into a death canon as a game mechanic.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →did i ever post the Fuga-styled Silver i drew when the first game came out haha,, //v///
neutral · AI labelView post →19th game completed of 2025: Fuga Melodies of Steel. I bought this game on a whim, 80% off - often when I do that, I come out feeling underwhelmed. In this case it was the opposite. I am so happy I played Fuga and I'm already looking forward to the 2nd and 3rd games. Like was it perfect? No, - - -
positive · AI labelView post →You can sacrifice children to kill fascist furries. What's not to like?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Jihl I drew while testing new brushes. #fanart #Fuga #FugaMelodiesofSteel #戦場のフー
neutral · AI labelView post →Fuga 2 finished, great time, like the first game it was very emotional, looking forward to the third and final game, will be good times =)
positive · AI labelView post →Seeing that @jubei.bsky.social is here on bsky, makes me go back and fetch this image I've done right before Fuga released. Absolutely love all the designs he made for the game!
positive · AI labelView post →"Fuga melodies of steel video game artbook by the sns X contest !"* It's more clear like that 😅 I'm sooo happy 😖❤️
neutral · AI labelView post →I find it really hard for a video game to move me, but this one did, with very little. It's not so much the gameplay—although it's simple in its own way and satisfying (watching Nazi tanks explode)—it's the story, and above all, the music. It's something you don't forget.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm giving all three games in the series the same review because the fundamental structure, graphics, and gameplay are virtually identical, except for a few variations as time progresses. I consider these games to be a single story divided into three parts, and they should be played as such. This is a story that starts out simple but goes to places that truly no one (who hasn't played the other games in the Little Tail Bronx project) could have predicted. Few games manage to expand while…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fuga: Melodies of Steel has become my new obsession! It’s a great game. Not sure why I waited so long to play it given that I’ve been a Little Tail Bronx fan since Tail Concerto!
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