Fuga: Melodies of Steel
Fuga: Melodies of Steel
Fuga: Melodies of Steel, développé et édité par CyberConnect2, est sorti le 28 juillet 2021 sur PC, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 et Xbox Series X|S. Le jeu se déroule dans un monde ravagé par la guerre où un village paisible est détruit par les flammes durant une sombre nuit, après l'attaque du fasciste Empire de Berman. Onze enfants survivants embarquent alors à bord du Taranis, un char géant et relique d'une civilisation ancienne et technologiquement avancée, afin de riposter et de traverser un paysage dangereux pour secourir leurs familles emprisonnées.
Ce RPG de simulation et de stratégie au tour par tour place le joueur aux commandes des fonctionnalités offensives du char, qui dépendent des enfants et de leurs caractéristiques : il convient d'assigner chaque protagoniste à une tourelle pour lutter contre l'ennemi. Vivant à bord du véhicule, les enfants possèdent leurs propres humeurs et affinités, et la gestion de leurs sentiments influe sur leur destinée. Le Taranis abrite une conscience propre ainsi qu'une arme interdite, le Canon des Âmes, libérée en situation de crise et capable d'une destruction immense au prix de la vie d'un membre d'équipage, forçant les personnages à choisir quand et qui sacrifier pour atteindre leur but. Dans cet environnement restreint, des embranchements et des choix s'offrent au joueur, la route la plus sûre n'étant pas toujours la meilleure option.
L'accueil critique a été favorable, avec un score Metacritic de 84 et un score OpenCritic de 82. La presse a salué l'impact du titre, Gamer Escape évoquant l'un des jeux les plus marquants jamais joués où récit et gameplay se complètent, tandis que Noisy Pixel a qualifié l'aventure de brillante, portée par son casting et chargée émotionnellement par ses choix. Certains joueurs sur Metacritic et Steam expriment leur enthousiasme, louant un gameplay malin et exigeant, des personnages charismatiques et une histoire de qualité, l'un d'eux allant jusqu'à déclarer sur Metacritic que c'est le meilleur jeu de tous les temps.
Le jeu, réalisé sous Unreal Engine 4, propose une durée de parcours de 19 heures pour l'histoire principale et de 36 heures et demie pour une complétion intégrale, au prix de 39,99 euros.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« Fuga: Melodies of Steel is perhaps one of the most impactful games I’ve ever played. The story and gameplay both serve to complement each other, with the story adding so much importance to your decisions, but with the horrible impact of firing the cannon entirely within your power to prevent if you pay attention to all your options. I don’t know if my experience will match everyone else’s, but I sincerely and genuinely felt something from this, and sometimes it just feels good to have something connect with you even as it hurts. »
« Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a brilliant RPG adventure that relies heavily on its cast. Every moment of gameplay is emotionally charged with added choices that weigh on the player’s experience and alter the conclusion. The puzzle-esque battle system is addictive but introduces repetitive scenarios and random difficulty spikes depending on your actions. However, this beautiful story deserves to be experienced by all. »
« For me, Fuga: Melodies of Steel is the most “feel-good” release of the year so far. I always hoped it would be great, and my impressions of the game two years ago at AnimeExpo made me sure that the game was on the right track – but you’ll never truly know how a game will land until you’ve had a chance to sit down and play the whole thing for yourself. I can only hope that Fuga is the start of a grand new chapter in CyberConnect2’s journey as a developer, as their team has showcased some serious chops when it comes to designing an RPG. »
« From the beautiful art and ethereal music to the addicting gameplay and loveable cast, Fuga: Melodies of Steel is easy to recommend to any fan of turn-based, strategy RPGs. It’s got everything that players love mechanically, but it’s blended in such a fun and innovative way that it feels simultaneously fresh and familiar. Complete with an invigorating story set against a soundtrack that was more like .hack// than anything I’d heard in a long time (felt indescribably amazing to listen to), Fuga: Melodies of Steel should absolutely be on your radar. Just… try not to use the Soul Cannon; yeeting four year olds at enemies does not for a good war strategy make. »
« Fuga: Melodies of Steel stars anthropomorphic children as they confront the horrors of war in a tank armed with a soul-sucking Super Cannon. It feels like something I never could have anticipated playing, but it works. The characters are likeable, the gameplay is engaging, and I felt genuinely awful when something terrible happened to one of my charges. It's the rare game that comes out of left field and does most things right, and if you're a fan of JRPGs, you'll find a whole lot to enjoy with Fuga. Just … don't use the Soul Cannon, please. »
« Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a deep strategy-focused JRPG with a dramatic wartime narrative that is sure to hook fans of the genre. »
« If you’re a fan of JRPGs, there’s a lot of fun to be had in Fuga: Melodies of Steel. The series deserves more games like this and a lot more people to play them. It’s not a masterpiece, but it’s a very interesting take on the turn-based strategy genre. »
« Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a gem of a game. Taking the legacy of its Little Tail Bronx franchise, Fuga goes in a different direction, creating a great combat system and mixing with a captivating lore and story. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« best game of all time, the gameplay is amazing and the story is the best one i have ever played »
« A great turn-based RPG!It has extremely charismatic characters, a great story, a high-quality soundtrack, and simple and enjoyable gameplay!A great return to the Little Tail Bronx franchise. »
« Un muy mal juego para empezar es terrible saber que aunque el juego sea bueno simplemente No te puedes coger a mei, pésimo juego. »
« Simplesmente fenomenal. Personagens incríveis e especiais, história espetacular, gameplay simples e uma trilha sonora excelente, digna de ser comparada a Super Mario Galaxy. Realmente um trabalho feito com carinho. »
« One of 2021's most overlooked hidden gems. A unique take on RPG staples like classical turn-based combat and elemental weaknesses with rudimentary but satisfying character progression and social sim elements. Biggest weakness is its shallow cast of characters built on one-dimensional archetypes, but they're collectively charming enough to warrant a pass. Not an overly difficult game, even for a first-time no-Soul Cannon run, and a perfect gateway into turn-based RPGs for newcomers to the genre. »
« A very nice AD for a very dark universe which undoubtedly recalls the Second World War in Europe. At the head of our tank we continue the battles in search of the family of the children who pilot the machine. The gameplay is simple: we must swap the children according to their skills / affinity depending on the enemies. The concept is nice but is relatively repetitive. The rest phases allow you to improve the tank, cook for bonuses or explore to find objects but these phases are anecdotal. »
« Is one of those games that looks good but plays like an interactive visual novel for smartphone; so good arts but lacking gameplay: Fights are long, repetitive and with few options. Menus are lacking in usability. Between missions dialogues, crew interaction and minigames are (again) vary basic and tedious because are (basically) just walls of text and not a very entertaining reading. »
« Little Tail Bronx это великая серия, которая всегда терпит великий финансовый крах. С этой игрой я познакомился благодаря сарафанному радио, а точнее благодаря стримам Бэбэя. Я делаю на этом большой акцент, так как поиграть в России в эту игру после 2022 года невозможно. Несмотря не на что, я смог поиграть в пиратскую версию. Это гениальная игра, заслуживает такой же любви как и Tail Concerto и Solatorobo. »
