Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure and La Pucelle: Ragnarok coming to Switch and PC

GaussTek · Mar 31, 2022

I thought it deserved its own thread. Coming to Switch as part of Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3 (Summer 2022)

Also coming to Steam individually (Date updated to Summer 2022 too!, ports handled by Engine Software BV):

I'm personally looking forward to Rhapsody, it's a very unique game and the musical numbers with vocals are pretty awesome!! Played on DS and always wanted to check out the original PS1 version (which this port seems to be based off, I think?) <3

cw_sasuke · Mar 31, 2022

Having these games on modern systems is great news, especially LaPucelle tactics.

Shinobido Heart · Mar 31, 2022

La Pucelle sounds really familiar.

Was it a PS2 game?

Kouriozan · Mar 31, 2022

So so happy about this, when they announced the collections all I wanted was Makai Kingdom and La Pucelle, we're getting Makai Kingdom soon and La Pucelle less than 3 months later, thank you Nippon Ichi !

By the way, the Switch version is Summer like shown in the trailer, Fall is for PC.

BassForever · Mar 31, 2022

I really need to get these collections on switch sooner then later.

Type VII · Mar 31, 2022

Great to see Rhapsody get a release on a modern system, have very fond memories of playing that 13 years ago while in hospital. Very charming game.

GaussTek · Mar 31, 2022

Kouriozan said:
So so happy about this, when they announced the collections all I wanted was Makai Kingdom and La Pucelle, we're getting Makai Kingdom soon and La Pucelle less than 3 months later, thank you Nippon Ichi !

By the way, the Switch version is Summer like shown in the trailer, Fall is for PC.

Ahhh yes, got confused lol. Will edit main post! Thanks!

Absoludacrous · Mar 31, 2022

Glad these are getting new life on modern systems. I loved that period where we would constantly get a new weird NIS game that would take a chance on their gameplay systems and not just endless Disgaea sequels.

Granted both of these are pre-Disgaea, but still.

OaklandKao · Mar 31, 2022

Does Mastiff still have rights to the PS2 version of La Pucelle? Always was odd to me how long they held on to those rights. Rhapsody getting re-released is great though, seeing as the western release of the DS version was incredibly borked.

OhSatan · Mar 31, 2022

Never new La Pucelle was ported to the PSP.

Does it fixes its awful NG+ system? does it have any enhancements?

djplaeskool · Mar 31, 2022

Rhapsody and La Pucelle...

Antoo · Mar 31, 2022

always wanted to play rhapsody cause the idea of a jrpg that is a musical sounds amazing

Hippopuncher12 · Mar 31, 2022

How were the Switch versions of volume 1 compared to PC, I was just thinking about buying them. I prefer buying stuff physical but if the PC versions are a lot better I'll just get them there. Portability is not important so don't worry about that. Volume 2 is about to come out as well isn't it?

Lowblood · Mar 31, 2022

Shinobido Heart said:
La Pucelle sounds really familiar.

Was it a PS2 game?

Yup, was called La Pucelle Tactics here. Was also released before NISA was established, so it got localized by Mastiff, much like Atlus handled the original Disgaea. This is an updated version though, from the PSP.

OrakioRob · Mar 31, 2022

Oh, I played Rhapsody back in the PSX. I can't recall whether I beat it or not (I was drowning in RPGs at that time), but it was a very nice game. Glad to see it's coming back.

OaklandKao · Mar 31, 2022

Hippopuncher12 said:
How were the Switch versions of volume 1 compared to PC, I was just thinking about buying them. I prefer buying stuff physical but if the PC versions are a lot better I'll just get them there. Portability is not important so don't worry about that. Volume 2 is about to come out as well isn't it?

I got softlocks after putting my Switch in sleep mode occasionally. Otherwise, it's fine.

Jake · Mar 31, 2022

Just preordered it. I wonder what's going to happen with the voice acting from La Pucelle. Maybe they will get new voice actors or got the rights to the old ones?

LordGorchnik · Mar 31, 2022

This implies there was a volume 1 and 2? Did I miss something?

Are they doing physical prints of these?

Moogle · Mar 31, 2022

Shinobido Heart said:
La Pucelle sounds really familiar.

Was it a PS2 game?

It was, yeah. It's on NA PSN as a 'PS2 Classic'

Dr. Zoidberg · Mar 31, 2022

I fell in love with Rhapsody the first time I played it on DS and I'm glad this is going to be available on more platforms. The idea of a musical married with an RPG was brilliant and I am sad there aren't more being made. I've always wanted the PS1 version but it's a little pricy. I'll gladly pick this up.

Hippopuncher12 · Mar 31, 2022

LordGorchnik said:
This implies there was a volume 1 and 2? Did I miss something?

Are they doing physical prints of these?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/prinny-presents-nis-classics-volume-1-nintendo-switch/6456973.p?skuId=6456973

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/prinny-presents-nis-classics-volume-2-makai-kingdom-reclaimed-and-rebound-zhpunlosing-ranger-vs-darkdeath-evilman-deluxe-edition-nintendo-switch/6483330.p?skuId=6483330

Best Buy still has volume 1 for sale and 2 for order, I think the NIS store still has the bigger collection for volume 1 available as well.

OaklandKao · Mar 31, 2022

LordGorchnik said:
This implies there was a volume 1 and 2? Did I miss something?

Are they doing physical prints of these?

They are. With spiffy CEs too.

Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3: La Pucelle: Ragnarok / Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure Limited Edition (Nintendo Switch™)

Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3: La Pucelle: Ragnarok / Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure Limited Edition (Nintendo Switch™) includes: Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3: La Pucelle: Ragnarok / Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure game for Nintendo Switch™ “NIS Classics Vol. 3 Compendium”...

store.nisamerica.com

FinFunnels · Mar 31, 2022

OMG YESSSS!!!

I was so disappointed when NISA passed on localizing Ragnarok for the PSP. I can't wait to finally play that on PC. And Rhapsody too!

LordGorchnik · Mar 31, 2022

Huh

Did they confirm which version of Rhapsody they are using in this collection? The DS game was god awful and completely different from the PS1 version. I remember a ton of content being cut from the DS version as well when it came out back in the day.

J-Soul · Mar 31, 2022

Ok but localize the sequels to Rhapsody.

Hippopuncher12 · Mar 31, 2022

OaklandKao said:
I got softlocks after putting my Switch in sleep mode occasionally. Otherwise, it's fine.

Thanks, Switch physical it is then!

Shinobido Heart · Mar 31, 2022

Lowblood said:
Yup, was called La Pucelle Tactics here. Was also released before NISA was established, so it got localized by Mastiff, much like Atlus handled the original Disgaea. This is an updated version though, from the PSP.

Moogle said:
It was, yeah. It's on NA PSN as a 'PS2 Classic'

Ooh, cool! And they are coming to Steam?

That's super nice!

RPG_Fanatic · Mar 31, 2022

Sweet. I am really happy these classic volumes continue to bring older games new life.

Desma · Mar 31, 2022

LordGorchnik said:
Huh

Did they confirm which version of Rhapsody they are using in this collection? The DS game was god awful and completely different from the PS1 version. I remember a ton of content being cut from the DS version as well when it came out back in the day.

It's the PS1 version

Prinny-Presents-NIS-Classics-Volume-3_2022_03-31-22_022.jpg

gpn · Mar 31, 2022

I wasn't too interested in the first two classics sets, but this one is a definite for me and I've already got my order in for the LE. I wonder if we'll get any of the other Japan-only Marl Kingdom games through this classics line. Way back in the day I rented the Japanese sequel to Rhapsody through Gamefly, but had to play it on my computer using an emulator and had to use a Japanese-English dictionary to make out whatever words I could.

PAFenix · Mar 31, 2022

Moogle said:
It was, yeah. It's on NA PSN as a 'PS2 Classic'

Yeah I have this via PS3. May double dip for the extras plus Rhapsody which I never played!

Edit: Also lol this is the first time I heard of these, wasn't even aware of a Volume 1 or 2 existing.

Mandos · Mar 31, 2022

Been wanting to play rhapsody, in for switch

hwarang · Mar 31, 2022

Wondering if the La Pucelle PC version includes the extra content from the PSP version

Rowsdower · Mar 31, 2022

100% in for Rhapsody.

Shard Shinjuku · Mar 31, 2022

I remember these games.

OmegaDL50 · Mar 31, 2022

hwarang said:
Wondering if the La Pucelle PC version includes the extra content from the PSP version

Yes because this is La Pucelle Ragnarok which was only released for the PSP. They wouldn't specify this being the "Ragnarok" re-release otherwise.

TheWildCard · Mar 31, 2022

Always good to see cult games get a new lease on life. Might pick these up just to show support.

LordGorchnik · Mar 31, 2022

Desma said:
It's the PS1 version

Might actually be worth a pickup then. The PS1 Rhapsody is a fantastic and charming little game.

Wreckord Collection · Mar 31, 2022

Antoo said:
always wanted to play rhapsody cause the idea of a jrpg that is a musical sounds amazing

I thought La Pucelle was just okay, but Rhapsody was something really unique. If you like quirky JRPGs this one is an easy recommend. If you dig the concept of it, you're going to find something to enjoy that you can't really find elsewhere.

Mandos · Mar 31, 2022

Say how's Prinny Presents Vol 1? Just noticed it's on sale

SpoonyBob · Mar 31, 2022

I remember ending up dropping La Pucelle after a... Big whale boss? And after I learned that the English version had the new game + feature removed.

I played Rhapsody on PS1 as well but never finished it because it felt really really easy.

I hadn't heard that Makai Kingdom was getting a port though! That and La Pucelle I'll probably be buying.

zoodoo · Mar 31, 2022

What's in volume 1 and 2?

EntelechyFuff · Mar 31, 2022

Years ago, I lived near a mom & pop videogame store that often had rare/import games.

I went there one day to ask if they had Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, and the owner literally laughed in my face. I was like 14 lol. What a jackass.

RPG · Mar 31, 2022

zoodoo said:
What's in volume 1 and 2?

V1: Soul Nomad & Phantom Brave
V2: Makai Kingdom & ZHP:Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman

atomsk eater · Mar 31, 2022

Time to hold my wife hostage until she plays Rhapsody.

Lynd · Mar 31, 2022

Hadn't really seen the first two volumes, but interested in Rhapsody, the volumes are expensive though. Guessing they don't do standard releases?

Desma · Mar 31, 2022

Lynd said:
Hadn't really seen the first two volumes, but interested in Rhapsody, the volumes are expensive though. Guessing they don't do standard releases?

They're sold separate on Steam, and on the Japanese eshop.

zoodoo · Mar 31, 2022

RPG said:
V1: Soul Nomad & Phantom Brave
V2: Makai Kingdom & ZHP:Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman

oh
I've heard good things about ZHP
They are on switch also?

Cerulean_skylark · Mar 31, 2022

I loved La pucelle on ps2. (still have it)
But i only ever saw a trailer for Rhapsody on a ps1 demo disc. I'll be excited to pick it up!
is it pc/switch only, or is there a playstation release also?

mopinks · Mar 31, 2022

Rhapsody is one of my girlfriend's favorite games but La Pucelle is not one of her favorite games

I'm in a pickle

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