- August 29, 2023
- Nippon Ichi Software
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles
Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is a vastly improved sequel that is full of fun, charm, and whimsy while offering a much-needed challenge with its fresh take on a familiar battle system.
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Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a single player role playing game with fantasy, romance and anime themes. It was developed by Nippon Ichi Software and was released on August 29, 2023. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.
Enjoy the next verse of Marl Kingdom adventures with Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess and Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom! Join Kururu, the daughter of Cornet and Ferdinand, as she pursues her dreams of true love, and experience these classic RPGs in full forte as they take center stage! With improved visuals, a heart-warming story, a charming soundtrack, and an emotional conclusi…
- A charming and comical JRPG with a unique musical experience that fans of the original will love.
- Great music, memorable stories, and super-cute sprites enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- The inclusion of the sequel games for the first time in the USA is a significant highlight for fans looking to complete the series.
- The localization is poor, lacking translations for musical numbers, which affects the overall experience.
- Gameplay is generally simple and may feel unimpressive compared to modern RPGs.
- Restarting your party can feel hollow, detracting from the overall engagement.
- music5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music in the game is praised for its quality and charm, contributing significantly to the overall RPG experience. However, some players noted that the English translation lacks the musical numbers, which detracts from the authenticity of the original sound. Overall, the combination of great music with engaging gameplay elements enhances the game's appeal.
“Great music and RPG action, well worth it.”
“I played the first Rhapsody way back on PS1, and it was quite a unique and sweet experience being a musical JRPG.”
“Phenomenal sense of humor, memorable stories, super-cute sprites, and great music.”
“The game came in good shape, but the translation does not include the musical numbers, and it sounds off when the English is there since everything else still sounds as crunchy as back in the day.”
“I played the first rhapsody way back on PS1, and it was quite a unique and sweet experience being a musical JRPG.”
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles review
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles might struggle to stand up to modern RPGs, but it's a thoroughly charming bit of gaming history.
70%Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles Charms Players
Experience Rhapsody II & III for the first time in the West! Following the events of Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, join young Kururu, the daughter of Cornet and Ferdinand, on her quest to find true love in Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess! Then, gear up for another dose of musical adventures as the songs and stories continue in Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom! Switch version reviewed.Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a charming package of two remastered musical PS1 JRPGs.
70%Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess
Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is a vastly improved sequel that is full of fun, charm, and whimsy while offering a much-needed challenge with its fresh take on a familiar battle system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a role playing game with fantasy, romance and anime themes.
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation.
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles was released on August 29, 2023.
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles was developed by Nippon Ichi Software.
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a single player game.
