Disgaea and Rhapsody DS get European release dates

5:20 PM on 02.11.2009   |   Jim Sterling

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If you've never played Disgaea before, I'm not sure whether to pity or envy you. It's a fantastic game with a great sense of humor and addictive gameplay. However, the game has robbed me of so much of my life, developer NIS could be responsible for murder. Nevertheless, Nintendo loyalists will soon have their chance to see what all the fuss is about when the game gets a DS release.

Both Disgaea and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure are heading to the DS, and they will be hitting Europe in the coming months. Rhapsody is first with a March 30 release date, and Disgaea comes soon after on April 3. 

Rhapsody is one DS game I am definitely looking forward to playing. I never had a chance to play the original PlayStation version, and since I'm take some guilty pleasure in musicals, it's something I've always been interested in. 

In the mean time, we have plenty of screenshots of both games in action, so check those out.

London (11th February 2009) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that Nippon Ichi Software’s Rhapsody™ ~A Musical Adventure~ will be released by Square Enix across PAL territories on 20th March 2009, exclusively on the Nintendo DS™ handheld system.

If music be the food of love, then prepare to fall all over again for Rhapsody ~A Musical Adventure~. Available for the first time on Nintendo DS, this musical RPG classic has been redeveloped to utilise the interactive capabilities of the handheld console.

Fast-paced and easy to understand, even for those new to the RPG genre, the game features a simplified yet intuitive dual screen battle system, and an all-new easy to follow navigation map. The game’s simple and fun gameplay style, loveable characters that will sing and dance during key moments, and the quality of the anime art style, will make Rhapsody ~A Musical Adventure~ appeal to many types of gamer.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “Once again Square Enix is delighted to be bringing another one of Nippon Ichi’s quality titles to Europe and other PAL territories. Rhapsody ~A Musical Adventure~ is another fun addition for anyone’s Nintendo DS collection”

For more information about Rhapsody ~A Musical Adventure~ please visit the official website at www.rhapsodygame.com

London (11th February 2009) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that Nippon Ichi Software’s Disgaea® DS will be released by Square Enix across PAL territories on 3rd April 2009 on the Nintendo DS™ system

Simple yet highly addictive, Disgaea DS is an updated portable version of the classic Strategy RPG Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, previously available on the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system. Since its release Disgaea has won over a loyal following of fans that have grown to love the quirky humour and deep, long-lasting challenge.

Disgaea DS doesn’t just let you take the Disgaea madness on the road, but introduces exciting innovations such as the new duel system multiplayer, complete with masses of customisable rules and game options. You’ll also be able to connect to your friend’s Nintendo DS to swap and share items, take your battles to a new strategic level with Geo Cubes and there’s an added exclusive new story mode dedicated to Etna and her quest to become Beauty Queen Ultimate Overlord.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “Nippon Ichi’s Disgaea DS delivers a unique portable gaming experience which can be enjoyed by everyone. Thanks to the series’ trademark cheerful and fun style, Disgaea DS is set to appeal to all players across Europe and other PAL territories”

For more information about Disgaea DS, please visit the official website at www.disgaea-ds.com