Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure

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  • Summary: Enter 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. NewEnter 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 screen navigation and unlockable characters not previously available. Experience a wonderful symphony of RPG fun! [NIS America]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. RPG Fan
    91
    Rhapsody is one of the best "oldschool" experiences you can have these days.
  2. Games Master UK
    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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  3. GamePro
    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]
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  4. IGN
    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.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    60
    As a whole package, Rhapsody delivers a charming and entertaining tale about love and finding one’s happy ending.
  6. D+PAD Magazine
    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.
  7. Game Revolution
    42
    It's a whole lot of “blah” in a tiny piece of plastic.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. JacobS.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    This game sets out to provide a cute, fun, well-balanced RPG experience. I love it. It does an excellent job of providing this experience. This game sets out to provide a cute, fun, well-balanced RPG experience. I love it. It does an excellent job of providing this experience. The music is excellent, the characters are entertaining, and the story is sweet. No problems here.… Expand
  2. ChristopherP
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    A simple, sweet, and adorable little RPG. It might offer nothing new gameplay-wise, but the story is lighthearted and entertaining A simple, sweet, and adorable little RPG. It might offer nothing new gameplay-wise, but the story is lighthearted and entertaining throughout. As the title suggests, it's a "musical RPG", meaning there are occasional musical numbers with actual voice during the story. They're surprisingly fun to watch (and you can replay them on the main menu if you like, which is a lovely feature) and add a nice touch. It's not going to win any awards, but I found it to be wonderfully fun to play and finish. And yes, it's very girlie, what with you saving a prince and all. I won't spoil the ending, but it's pure sugar, no substitutes.… Expand
  4. gboukensha
    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 sleepyRhapsody 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.… Expand
  5. SalarymanDaishi
    Dec 21, 2010
    7
    An endearing little JRPG where characters often break into hilarious musical performances complete with original Japanese audio and all. ItAn 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.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#75 Best DS Game of 2008
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#57 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008