Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles
- August 29, 2023
- Nippon Ichi Software
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles might struggle to stand up to modern RPGs, but it's a thoroughly charming bit of gaming history.
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…
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Reviews
- 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
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and lacking depth, with many players feeling that the experience can feel hollow, particularly when restarting. Overall, it has not garnered strong recommendations due to its unimpressive execution.
“Gameplay is generally quite simple; restarting your party can feel hollow.”
