Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (DS)

A remake of Nippon Ichi's Playstation title of the same name, Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure has faithfully transported all of the charm, humor and fun from the original game all the while adding a few new DS-specific features along the way.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Rhapsody is innovative and downright charming but it may prove to be a bit too sugary for some gamers.

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (DS)

Rhapsody places you in the role of Cornet, a young orphan girl with big dreams. Cornet brandishes a magical horn with the power to grant wishes. With the mischievous and utterly adorable puppet Kururu by her side, Cornet is tasked with the rescue of Prince Ferdinand-the successor to the Marl throne-after his kidnapping at the hands of an ancient witch.

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (DS)

If there's anything that makes Rhapsody stand out, it's the sheer amount of personality inherent in the game. Every hand-drawn character, cityscape and background oozes with charm and the game features a delightfully funny script. Even the game's battles are amusingly charismatic. What other adventure is going to let you waste a horde of oncoming enemies by summoning a giant stack of pancakes, pudding, or rock candy? I will admit, however, that while the cutesy nature of Rhapsody was fresh and appealing to me in this age of "dark and gritty" RPGs, there were times where the sugar-coated story became a bit too much to handle. Also be warned that the battles in Rhapsody are relatively easy; from the very get-go, you'll wipe out your enemies with minimal effort, which really eliminates any sense of challenge.

Still, I can't help but feel that I'm nitpicking. Even with its flaws, Rhapsody is a solid RPG with memorable characters, an engaging story, and is an overall enjoyable experience that never takes itself too seriously. Unless you're completely jaded or prefer games with darker themes, Rhapsody is a fun and whimsical RPG that definitely warrants a look.

PROS: Beautiful 2D graphics; fantastic stylus controls; hilarious script
CONS: A bit too "cutesy"; combat is too easy; repetitive battles

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