Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles Will Sing On Switch In August

it's cool to see more Japanese Only Games getting translated.
i'll look into trying out the game. it does look interesting.

Another RPG game. Kururu the name sounds like a Indian name.

I remember way back in the DS era, the first game was released and I considered it at the time, but ultimately had to pass on it.

Games like this really harken back to a simpler time for RPGs, and it's rather tempting.

Also: a magic attack spell where you dump a stack of pancakes to crush enemies to death? GOTY??

Yes!! The first one is truly a hidden gem with marvelous graphics and pretty good battle system. I'll get to see the rest of the story, oh how splendid!

i am enjoying retro style rpg games like i did in the past..

Already have my copy preordered.

Added to wishlist, looks like a fun RPG. Looking forward to it.

Is it just me or did NIS change the way those games are presented in the trailers (NIS classics)? I don't see any pixel smoothing filter
This looks nicer this way imo

I might give this a try but is the first rhapsody any good?

@Greatluigi yes it is, I recommend you try playing it, specially if you wanna be cought up with the story of the sequel since in the second game you play as the daughters of the first game's main characters.

The first game on for PS1 so you can find it on PSN or get with the NIS Classics Vol. 3 and it also has a DS port. I haven't played the Nintendo DS version so I do not know if is a full port or a remake.

Keep in mind that the turn-base battles are different in the first game that in the sequel. The first game is more on the tactics side kinda like Disgaea (but without the OB, grabbing and climbing on top of allies/enemies) while the sequel is more on the traditional classic style like Atelier Iris or Breath of Fire, etc.

Is a short and sweet game that you can finish in a few days, nothing over complicated or excessive.

@Greatluigi Really depends on many factors.

There is a PSX and DS version and the biggest difference is that in DS the battle system is a pretty standard turn based combat, whereas on PSX it's a tactical grid style. I think DS is an upgrade.

There is also a matter of a pretty lighthearted story and overall simplicity. Some locations are also pretty repetetive, vide dungeons.

It was great fun for me, though, even though I must warn you I have a pretty specific taste when it comes to such things

@Chibi_Manny ok thanks. 👍

@Greatluigi basically the DS version is a remake. If you play that version you'll be getting the same (or similar) battle experience as the sequel. I don't think you can go wrong with either version but if tactics aren't your thing then perhaps DS may be more suitable, is up to you. I hope you enjoy the game as much as me & @ComfyAko did! 😄👍🏻

I'm so excited to finally get to play these. Rhapsody was a lighthearted and thoroughly enjoyable experience, even if extremely easy. I never thought I'd get a chance to play the sequels.

I'm tempted to give this one a try. There are just so many games out right now. The graphics style kinda reminds me of Super Mario RPG, and looks like it has a good sense of humor too.

I am so hyped for this! I loved this on PS1 and have most of the game memorized from replaying it. So glad they ported it to Switch & Steam as I no longer have my PS1 copy.

I can't wait to finally be able to play Rhapsody 2 and 3.

I was even attempting to buy Rhapsody 2 on PS3 a week before they announced these getting localized, but I had trouble accessing my Japanese PSN account. XD

Day one buy indeed.