Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess

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Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy, anime, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Engine Software BV and was released on August 29, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Join Kururu on her journey to find true love and experience the charm of Rhapsody II's storybook adventure!

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The story and characters are well-developed, providing a more engaging experience than the first game.
The art style and music are praised as being really good, contributing to the overall charm of the game.
The game offers a nostalgic feel with its cute and humorous elements, making it enjoyable for fans of classic JRPGs.

Gameplay decisions, such as the cost of using skills and the encounter rate, lead to a frustrating experience with excessive grinding.
Kururu, the main character, is often seen as underpowered and not effective until late in the game, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
The monster catching mechanic is criticized for being poorly implemented, resulting in repetitive battles and minimal rewards.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the improved battle mechanics and the introduction of a monster-catching system that allows players to equip monsters as partners. However, many criticize the monster-catching mechanic as poorly implemented and find the overall gameplay to be easy and occasionally tedious due to high encounter rates. While it is noted to be more fleshed out than its predecessor, some players still prefer certain mechanics from the first game.
- “There is a monster capturing mechanic like the first game, but this time you equip them as ‘partners’ and can use their spells in combat.”
- “Better battle mechanics than the first one, I think.”
- “This is a fascinating and cute old JRPG series with lots of unique mechanics.”
- “Pretty good game, but with some really bad gameplay decisions.”
- “The gameplay is just brutal.”
- “Gameplay-wise it's pretty easy and the encounter rate can get a little tedious, but it's much better to play than the original Rhapsody.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
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The story centers on Kururu, the daughter of Cornet, as she embarks on a quest to find her prince, featuring a rich narrative with more characters and unexpected twists compared to its predecessor. While the beginning may feel weaker, the plot becomes increasingly engaging as it unfolds, complemented by excellent music. Overall, it is praised for its depth and parallels to the original game's story.
- “This story follows Cornet's daughter Kururu, who at first set out to find her prince.”
- “The story this time has more characters and a few twists.”
- “For the story, it's not as strong in the beginning, but as it progresses, it actually sucks me in.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and catchy tunes, with some songs being memorable. However, a significant drawback noted by players is the presence of Japanese lyrics despite selecting English voice options, which detracted from the experience for those who preferred English songs. Overall, while the musical numbers are considered cute and enjoyable, the language issue has left some fans disappointed.
- “The game's story and music are great.”
- “The musical numbers are rather cute.”
- “I have been a huge fan of Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure and had the game on every platform it was released on.”
- “I lost all desire to play any further once I hit the first musical number and it was still in Japanese despite me very clearly choosing the 'English voices' option.”
- “I don't like hearing Japanese, and Rhapsody 1 had all the songs in English.”
- “The musical songs may or may not get stuck in your head.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with highlights including the memorable cat ice-cream section and a blend of funny ballads and classic 90s anime-style humor. While the game incorporates serious and sad moments, these are brief, allowing the overall tone to remain lighthearted and enjoyable. Players appreciate the straightforward and entertaining nature of the humor throughout the experience.
- “It's still as funny as the first (the cat ice-cream section being a highlight).”
- “Very funny but also had its serious and sad moments, but I'm glad those didn't last long.”
- “It's short, straightforward, funny, and enjoyable.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The graphics feature a repetitive visual style, though improvements have been made by eliminating the previously criticized single screens. Overall, while the art style shows some progress, it still lacks significant variety.
- “The visuals are stunning and create an immersive experience.”
- “The art style is unique and adds a lot of character to the game.”
- “The graphics are vibrant and enhance the overall gameplay.”
- “The visuals still repeat themselves a lot, but they have gotten rid of those horrible single screens.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the gameplay, often leading to tedious encounters, though it is considered more enjoyable than in the original Rhapsody. Overall, while the game is easy to play, the repetitive nature of grinding can detract from the experience.
- “So what's left: a few funny ballads, grinding (and more grinding).”
- “Gameplay-wise it's pretty easy and the encounter rate can get a little tedious, but it's much better to play than the original Rhapsody.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its cute and wholesome narrative, making it a recommended choice for players seeking a light-hearted and heartwarming RPG experience.

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Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is a tactical role playing game with fantasy, anime, medieval and historical themes.

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is available on PC and Windows.

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess was released on August 29, 2023.

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess was developed by Engine Software BV.

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is a single player game.

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