CBR reviewed one of the underdogs of 2021 - Fuga: Melodies of Steel:

2021's Most Underrated RPG Is an Anime-Inspired, Tank-Based Adventure

In a year full of great RPGs, Fuga: Melodies of Steel flew under the radar. Here's why CyberConnect2's unsung gem deserve more attention.

With such smash hits as the .hack series, the best-selling Naruto: Ultimate Ninja franchise and 2020's Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, it's safe to say CyberConnect2 knows its way around game development. Outside of those well-received games, CyberConnect2 has also created lesser-known titles like the Little Tail Bronx series, which is focused on colorful anthropomorphic animal characters in a steampunk world. The first two games, Tail Concerto and Solatorobo: Red the Hunter, were 3D action platformers that received positive reviews, but ultimately failed to garner the sales required to be considered hits.

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While it didn't get much attention, Fuga: Melodies of Steel was one of the best games of 2021. Between its beautiful music, a touching story about friendship and hope, and a simple yet rewarding gameplay system, this is a memorable RPG that's as heart-wrenching as it can be adorable. Though the Little Tail Bronx series will likely never reach the heights of popularity it deserves, Fuga: Melodies of Steel makes it clear that it deserves to continue thanks to the incredible and powerful work of CyberConnect2.