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August 30, 2022

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure

Tactical Strategy Adventure

Summary

Blending tactical charm with musical flair, Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure revisits a cult SRPG formula with a storybook tone and measured, turn-based pacing. Developed by Nippon Ichi Software and Engine Software BV and first released on August 30, 2022, it mixes grid encounters, party design, and light resource planning. Players direct Cornet and puppet allies, crafting formations, building synergies, and designing actions around a magical horn and song-driven specials. The fairy-tale quest to rescue Prince Ferdinand is supported by musical interludes and accessible tactics that reward foresight over reflex. For fans comparing tactical rpg games like Final Fantasy Tactics, this leans cozier, prioritizing formation craft, status effects, and positioning over grind. As strategy games and turn-based strategy games go, its compact maps, collectible puppets, and equipment choices let teams be constructed thoughtfully, fitting both quick sessions and longer planning marathons often praised in tactical rpg reviews and fantasy rpg reviews.

Developers

Nippon Ichi Software
Engine Software BV
Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.

Publishers

Nippon Ichi Software
NIS America
Atlus USA
NIS America, Inc.

Genres

Tactical
Strategy
Adventure
RPG

Platforms

Nintendo Ds
Playstation 3
Playstation Portable
Nintendo Switch
Playstation
Pc
Pc Microsoft Windows

Release Date

August 30, 2022

Metacritic Score

67

Media

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