80
Unless you're completely jaded or prefer games with darker themes, Rhapsody is a fun and whimsical RPG that definitely warrants a look. [Oct 2008, p.93]
60
As a whole package, Rhapsody delivers a charming and entertaining tale about love and finding one’s happy ending.
91
Rhapsody is one of the best "oldschool" experiences you can have these days.
8
(FOR PS1)
+ Unique Story and Characters+ Postive message for young girls+ Songs help develop characters+ Fun localization~ Battle system is fun when it lasts more than a turn~ Too Easy~ Short- Not as musically as sold- Dungeon lay outs look the same- Game doesn't feel fully fleshed out- No mini maps or sense of direction
8
Rhapsody is a nice, sweet, relaxed turn-based RPG for those looking for a mild medium-length experience full of fairies, toads and sleepy kittens. Forget the unforgiving gameplay of FF2 or Megaten, allow for some exaggerated cuteness and you'll be welcomed by a warm little game. Rhapsody is rather accessible to newcomers to the genre and likely to be appreciated by anyone looking for a relaxed RPG experience. What ruins the fun are some annoying showstopping bugs and some minor glitches that force you to save often, naturally destroying the otherwise easygoing flow of the game. I was going to give it 7/10 but then remembered those two days I played the game 5 hours with no breaks, and this must mean something. Expect around 13 hours of lighthearted fun.
7
An endearing little JRPG where characters often break into hilarious musical performances complete with original Japanese audio and all. It might be too simple, easy, and childish for most people but it has plenty of character, humor, and even a sentimental little story hiding behind all the wackiness.
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure
DS
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Sep 23, 2008
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67
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7.5
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91
Rhapsody is one of the best "oldschool" experiences you can have these days.
80
Quite possibly the girliest, pinkest RPG you'll find - but it's still infinitely better produced and more charming than most. [Apr 2009, p.83]
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Nov 26, 2023
8
(FOR PS1)
+ Unique Story and Characters+ Postive message for young girls+ Songs help develop characters+ Fun localization~ Battle system is fun when it lasts more than a turn~ Too Easy~ Short- Not as musically as sold- Dungeon lay outs look the same- Game doesn't feel fully fleshed out- No mini maps or sense of direction
Feb 6, 2012
8
Rhapsody is a nice, sweet, relaxed turn-based RPG for those looking for a mild medium-length experience full of fairies, toads and sleepy kittens. Forget the unforgiving gameplay of FF2 or Megaten, allow for some exaggerated cuteness and you'll be welcomed by a warm little game. Rhapsody is rather accessible to newcomers to the genre and likely to be appreciated by anyone looking for a relaxed RPG experience. What ruins the fun are some annoying showstopping bugs and some minor glitches that force you to save often, naturally destroying the otherwise easygoing flow of the game. I was going to give it 7/10 but then remembered those two days I played the game 5 hours with no breaks, and this must mean something. Expect around 13 hours of lighthearted fun.
76
Many gamers are going to dismiss Rhapsody out of hand as too cutesy, too girly, and just plain too weird. Still, the likable characters, fun quest, and lighthearted vibe add up to a loveable game that is well deserving of its cult status, and any DS RPG fan would do well to lighten up a little and follow Cornet on her quest.
66
Rhapsody might be a good choice for the budding RPG player, but it's too easy and too old fashioned for most of us.
60
Luckily such design oversights are quite rare, but an overall polish doesn’t change the fact that this 10 year old remake is suffering from an identity crisis. If the charm and appeal of Cornet’s world gets its claws into you, you’ll be hooked. If not, you’ll be bored before the end of the third chapter.
55
This quirky RPG port of a PSone title has a reworked turn-based battle system that makes the already simplistic experience mind-numbingly dull.
42
Outside of the charming (and yes, very girlie) story and genuinely humorous dialogue, all that's left is a short, extremely easy, and sometimes confusing RPG.
Dec 21, 2010
7
An endearing little JRPG where characters often break into hilarious musical performances complete with original Japanese audio and all. It might be too simple, easy, and childish for most people but it has plenty of character, humor, and even a sentimental little story hiding behind all the wackiness.
SummaryEnter the world of Rhapsody, where music and action combine to create a charming adventure. A remake of the PlayStation original, Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure for Nintendo DS delivers high-resolution 2D sprites, innovative music-based RPG gameplay, and more features than ever before. New features exclusive to the DS version include dual... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
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- DS
Initial Release Date:Sep 23, 2008
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