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Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreRPG
DeveloperNippon Ichi Software
PublisherAtlus
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesRhapsody
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure is a role-playing game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Nippon Ichi Software and published by Atlus. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998.

It is part of the Rhapsody series. The series also appears on other systems with Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (PS1) and Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess (PS1). Nippon Ichi Software also made Disgaea: Hour of Darkness for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure cheats & codes

63 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Inotium (Money)020F51D8 000F423F
No Randam Battle02062E88 E3A01000
Max Experience020F558C 000F423F
Max Level220F5592 00000063
Max/Infinite SP (428)020F559C 01AC01AC
Max/Infinite SP (999)020F559C 03E703E7

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Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure walkthroughs & guides

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Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure FAQ

Who made Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure?

It was developed by Nippon Ichi Software and published by Atlus.

Is Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure multiplayer?

No. Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure is a single-player game.

How long does Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure take to play?

As a role-playing game, Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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