Underplayed Gems

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess (2023)

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess cover
Developer
Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., Engine Software BV
Publisher
NIS America, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, RPG
Rating
4.4 of 5, 65 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted, charmingly animated tactical RPG with a whimsical musical tone and a romantic coming-of-age story.

charmingwhimsicallightheartedtacticalstory richcolorfulmusicalromanticfemale protagonist

What players say

Players say this sequel drops the original's grid-based combat for standard turn-based battles, and puppets no longer fight alongside you but are equipped for stat boosts. Reviews are split on the changes, with some preferring the first game's mechanics. The story follows Cornet's daughter and picks up in the later acts, although players note a slow start and some grindy sections.

Trailer

Screenshots

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