Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles

"In an age when RPGs are generally becoming increasingly dark, violent, brash, and serious, the brilliantly colourful humour-filled lightheartedness of these Rhapsody games shines through in a profoundly distinct fashion. From adorable characters to lovely musical numbers and rewarding combat …"

"While only one of the games in Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a classic, Rhapsody II alone is reason enough to check this collection out. For those who enjoy the first two games in the series, Rhapsody III serves as …"

"Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a charming package of two remastered musical PS1 JRPGs."

"Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is a vastly improved sequel that is full of fun, charm, and whimsy while offering a much-needed challenge with its fresh take on a familiar battle system."

"Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a lovely compilation of two well-remastered ports, giving us new takes on a forgotten franchise."

"Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a product of the late 90s, and it shows. Sure, it’s painfully easy, but man, if it isn’t super fun and quirky. It’s like comfort food, something I can play and immediately have the expectation …"

"With Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles we have the perfect opportunity to play the second and third installments of the Rhapsody saga for the first time in the West and in English. It is true that this compilation has a very …"

"The simplistic JRPG gameplay was charming, even when it was first released, but it’s clear that this was designed for 90s gamers who simply wanted to experience a wholesome anime on their PlayStations. It’s unfortunate that the otherwise solid localization …"

"Memories of Marl Kingdom improves on its predecessor&s;s weaknesses. Battles offer up a challenge and need to actually be thought about. The chapters in the game are set before, during, and after the events of the first two Rhapsody games, …"

"Rhapsody: The Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a must-buy for anyone seeking an RPG experience that makes it easy to see the beauty in the world around you."

"Charming and a bit odd at times, while much of the experience is a bit generic, odd touches like periodic musical numbers help it stand out"

"Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles might struggle to stand up to modern RPGs, but it&s;s a thoroughly charming bit of gaming history."

"Despite the caveats, Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is, without a doubt, the greatest act of love that NIS America has ever had towards its fans, while also honoring the legacy of Nippon Ichi Software on this side of the globe."

"Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles lets players in the West finally explore the final two titles in the Rhapsody trilogy for the first time ever. Even if these two JRPGS are never going to be all time masterpieces, they are still …"

"If you&s;re a fan of RPGs, then Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles will be up your alley. You&s;ll enjoy the graphics and fun music with simple gameplay mechanics."

"While the localization offers many belly laughs, I wish more had been done to update the experience and bring in newcomers to this wonderfully zany series. As delightful a game as Rhapsody II is, there’s just not enough of an …"

"Two musical slice of life RPGs for the price of one."

"Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is an efficient restoration of important titles for the fans of Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure who didn&s;t have the opportunity to know the events beyond the end of Cornet&s;s journey in her musical debut. It&s;s also …"

"Nearly 25 years after their respective releases, Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles finally brings two good PS1 and PS2 RPGs once exclusive to Japan for modern platforms. Although they are not must-see games, both bring several unique elements that make them …"