Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom
- August 29, 2023
- Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
Dive back into Mark Kingdom through a series of charming stories that concludes the tales of Rhapsody I and Rhapsody II!
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
story3 negative mentions
- The game offers nostalgic content that expands on the stories of the first two games, providing a cute and enjoyable experience.
- Act 5 is a standout moment that redeems the game, featuring engaging gameplay despite some reused maps.
- The game is accessible in a language that players can understand without needing a guide, enhancing the overall experience.
- Many acts feel like tedious grinding with minimal story exploration, especially before reaching Act 5.
- The game lacks the ability to view artbooks from the launcher, which is a missed opportunity for fans.
- Some players may find the reliance on low-level characters and grinding frustrating, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the add-on feels charming but is often overshadowed by excessive grinding, particularly in the earlier acts, which lack substantial narrative depth. Players find themselves focusing more on leveling up characters than engaging with the story, with meaningful exploration only emerging in later acts. Overall, while the integration of past narratives is appreciated, the balance between gameplay and storytelling leaves much to be desired.
“The add-on stories happen during the previous games; it's cute, but some of the acts feel like 'welcome to the grind zone' with very little story.”
“You get dropped off at each act with low-level characters you have to grind up to levels 14-20 with no story exploration like the last games.”
“Until act 5, the previous acts feel like just a moment of story and tons of grind.”
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