Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2
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Template:Videogame Infobox Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 is an upcoming tactical role-playing sequel game to 2021's Fuga: Melodies of Steel. The game was officially announced on July 15, 2022. It is scheduled to release May 11th, 2023.
Plot
About a year passes since the twelve children aboard the Taranis saved Gasco from the Berman Empire and Vanargand. When all seems well, a new threat arises, causing the Taranis to go on a rampage and kidnap half of Malt Marzipan's old crew. To stop this, the rest of the crew join the Gasco Army to reawaken a past foe - the Tarascus. Malt, the remaining children and their newest teammate, Vanilla Muscat, charge forward to put a stop to the Taranis.
The story will reveal secrets of a world lost to the past, which includes a new Titano-Machina named Belenos, the mysterious boy previously only known as Jeanne's counterpart, and much more.
Gameplay
The overall gameplay of Fuga 2 will be much alike to its predecessor, though with an array of embellishments, quality-of-life improvements, crew members with new skills & swapped main weapons, etc..
CyberConnect2 revealed that a bonus will be supplied to players who have saved data from the previous game, or alternatively a “True End” save. Moreover, the narrative is stated to be double the length of the first game’s story due to having more cutscenes.
Improved Intermission Activities
The notebook has been improved by introducing a mood boosting bonus for the entire crew, which is activated once a certain number of requests are fulfilled. This helps the notebook system become more streamlined and potentially serve a way to spend AP more freely.
As stated in interviews, the Secret Garden event will also be seeing more use in one way or another.
Judgement System
A significant mechanic will be the Judgment System, which is divided between Empathy and Resolve. Featuring branching paths, the player's choices will influence the story and Malt's leadership abilities.
Both sides can be increased via points earned through dialogue choices. Empathy points can be earned by having Malt favor the safety of his crew, while Resolve points are earned through picking more determined choices relating to the goal of your objective. Empathy will unlock defensive abilities while Resolve unlocks far more offensive options.
Airship Support
As stated in the first game’s ending, the Gasco Army now has access to more advanced airships. This now allows them to support the player at certain points throughout the game, being able to drop supplies, perform air raids, or transport the player to another route.
Rings
Rings make their return as a currency in Fuga 2. How to accumulate rings is currently unknown, but the player may spend them for goods and services as evidenced in trailers.
Managarm
The Managarm is the Tarascus' equivalent to the Taranis' Soul Cannon. Instead of performing a full sacrifice, however, the Managarm instead only expends a teammate's energy, resulting them being out of commission until the player reaches the next Intermission point. This cannon can be used in any battle and will not be restricted to only boss fights.
Exo-Taranis
A new tank was teased to be featured in Fuga 2 named the Exo-Taranis. Not much is currently known of this tank other than that it resembles the Taranis and features the same golden glow seen in the first game's true ending.
Development
As of Janurary 25th, 2023, the game is near full completion and will see a May 11th, 2023 release.
Trivia
- Fuga 2 is the first Little Tail Bronx title to not feature artwork illustrated by legacy artist Nobuteru Yūki.
- The Robo-like machinery feature a logo showing a globe eclipsing over the moon, further utilizing the mysterious prominence of the moon seen throughout Fuga so far.
- The blue Robo seen in the trailer also shares a striking resemblance to older Robos portrayed in Solatorobo.