Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 68.2% (PS) 69.1% (DS) |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Game Informer | 5.5 / 10 (DS) |
| GamePro | 3.5 / 5 (PS) 4.0 / 5 (DS) |
| GameSpot | 5.9 /10 (PS) 6.0 / 10 (DS) |
| IGN | 7.3 / 10 (PS) 6.6 / 10 (DS) |
Considered to be a sleeper hit and cult classic among role-playing games, Rhapsody appeals largely to a small demographic within the larger console RPG fanbase, even considered a novelty of the genre. Its lighthearted approach, distinctly female perspective, relatively brief playtime (it can be completed in approximately 10 hours normally, and in five hours if rushed, whereas most RPGs span 30+ hours) and generally challenge-soft gameplay are factors that have contributed to both its limited success among the mainstream, and intense popularity within its smaller fanbase.
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