Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess gets a Japanese Console Archives port on PS5 and Switch 2

Hamster Corporation is releasing a new Console Archives port based on the Japanese 1999 PlayStation release of Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.

This release follows the preceding port of Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure in the same line that came out last July. But even though the first game's Console Archives release included the English localization, the one for Rhapsody II is only available in Japanese. This is because this line prioritizes faithful ports of the original releases, and the initial PS1 release back then was only available in Japan.

As a reminder, NIS America had separately released Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC which also includes a new English localization for Rhapsody II in 2023. This release is more tailored towards the more contemporary platforms.

You can find the official trailer and descriptions for the Console Archives port of Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess right below.

Love is all I really want.
Time to see the big, wide-open world.

"Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess" was released by Nippon Ichi Software in 1999 for a 32-bit home console.
Set 12 years after “Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure”, this musical RPG follows Kururu—the daughter born to Cornet and Prince Ferdinand—as she sets off on a journey to find her ideal prince.
Enjoy the world of the Marl Kingdom brought to life by richly expressive characters and a newly revamped battle system that adds deeper tactical depth.

* While the user interface and manual are available in English, the game content is available in Japanese only.