FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Glenn Wissner
Product Manager
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Gail Salamanca
Product Specialist
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ATLUS U.S.A., INC.
SET TO RELEASE RHAPSODY: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE™ FOR RELEASE EXCLUSIVELY ON THE SONY PLAYSTATION GAME CONSOLE IN MAY 2000.


Irvine, CA (November 11, 1999) From the publishers who brought you the ground breaking RPG Thousand Arms now present Rhapsody: Cornet’s Musical Adventure™. In an exciting first for the genre, the adventure unfolds in musical fashion as the characters sing and dance at key points in the story line. Combine this with a wonderful story about true love and an intuitive battle-system and prepare yourself for one of the most unique RPG experiences of the year.

Follow the adventures of Cornet as she makes her way through Marl’s Kingdom in search for her one true love. With the help of her trusty magical horn she enlists the help of many magical creatures along the way to battle Marjorie and her evil cohorts. Rhapsody is an epic RPG adventure that you’ll never forget…

Rhapsody™ Key Features:

  • Meticulously hand-drawn anime characters and backgrounds!
    Collect over 20 puppets and monsters to join your quest!
  • Experience wonderful musical interludes with sing-along lyrics as you progress through the game!
  • Intuitive simulation-style battle system!
  • Utilize hilarious magic spells such as the infamous "Pancake Attack"!
  • Multiple difficulty levels!
  • Over 20 Hours of Gameplay!

"The graphics in this game are excellent. The game and battle system are well designed and are easy to understand. Overall, this game is designed very well. Casual RPG players will enjoy this game." – Famitsu

"…The musical numbers within the game are a must-see… The music made me smile as I listened to it." - Famitsu

"This game uses the popular system of having the monsters join your party after defeating them in battles; but also has its own uniqueness, which is refreshing." - The Playstation

"…This game is a "Buy."" - The Playstation

Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is the North American branch of Atlus CO., LTD. of Tokyo, Japan.
Atlus has over 11 years experience in the video game business and is a third-party licensee for Nintendo«, Sega« and Sony«.