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Rhapsody 2: Ballad of the Little Princess is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
Rhapsody 2: Ballad of the Little Princess is being released on the Nintendo Switch via Hamster's Console Archives series on August 20 for $14.99. Originally developed by Nippon Ichi Software in 1999, this musical RPG follows Kururu on her quest to find her ideal prince. The Console Archives version will feature English interface and manual, with the game content remaining in Japanese.
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster Corporation announced that Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure will be released on Nintendo Switch's Console Archives tomorrow, July 9. Originally developed by Nippon Ichi Software in 1998, this musical RPG follows Cornet as she befriends puppets on a quest to rescue a prince. The Console Archives series adds modern features like customizable controls and save points to classic titles.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands launch trailer – music-based RPG released for Nintendo Switch
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands, a music-based RPG originally released on PC in 2023, has now launched for the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Five Houses, the game features a unique "Measure Effects" combat system that blends real-time decisions with turn-based gameplay. The title is based on the webcomic of the same name by Dan Martin.
People of Note is an Endearingly Silly Musical RPG Mashup
People of Note is a unique musical RPG that blends turn-based combat with rhythm game mechanics. Players form a band with members from different music genres to create a new sound in a world where each city represents a distinct musical style. The game embraces its silly premise with musical puns and an excellent soundtrack, and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
People of Note Review 👩🎤
People of Note is a stylish indie musical RPG that combines music and role-playing elements with a journey to assemble a band across genre-inspired lands. The game features excellent visuals, a strong soundtrack, memorable characters, and music-themed combat and puzzles, though the overall difficulty is low and some puzzles lack clear direction.
Review: People of Note (PS5) - A Catchy Musical RPG That Hits Most of the Right Beats
People of Note is a musical RPG from Iridium Studios that blends Final Fantasy elements with a K-Pop Demon Hunters theme. Players control Cadence, a popstar aiming to win a talent contest, embarking on a journey through diverse musical dimensions. The game features a unique turn-based combat system influenced by musical genres and dynamic soundtracks, though some players might find the Young Adult writing tone cringey and the pace occasionally slow.
People of Note's hook-y approach to designing a turn-based musical RPG
Iridium Studios founder Jason Wishnov discusses the design of People of Note, a turn-based musical RPG. He explains how the game integrates musical numbers as payoffs for challenges and how its customizable gameplay options aim to attract players to the genre. The game features a "battle-strategic" combat system and allows players to adjust difficulty and skip sections they find less engaging.
