Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess

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Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreRPG
DeveloperNippon Ichi Software
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesRhapsody
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is a role-playing game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by Nippon Ichi Software.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

It is part of the Rhapsody series; on the PS1 you can also try Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. The series also appears on other systems with Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (DS). Nippon Ichi Software also made Cooking Fighter Hao for the PS1.

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 PS1 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 II: Ballad of the Little Princess 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.

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess FAQ

When did Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess come out on the PS1?

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess?

It was developed by Nippon Ichi Software.

Is Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess multiplayer?

No. Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is a single-player game.

How long does Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess take to play?

As a role-playing game, Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess 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 II: Ballad of the Little Princess 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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