Underplayed Gems

Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom (2023)

Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom cover
Developer
Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., Engine Software BV
Publisher
NIS America, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, RPG
Rating
4.5 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 28 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A charming, story-driven JRPG that feels like a lighthearted fairy tale filled with whimsy, romance, and turn-based combat.

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What players say

Players call this a conclusion that fills in gaps from the first two games, but the story is episodic and many acts feel like grinding filler with little plot, while act five stands out. Combat is the best in the series, though large maps and a forced grind drag the experience down. Some warn the bonus act punishes you with scaled enemies if one character is too high-level.

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Screenshots

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