GAMES Xbox Cloud Gaming Gets Exclusive GTA 6 Streaming Rights for November 19 Launch GAMES Marvel’s Wolverine Update 1.002.001 Adds Toggle for Story-Related Scent Trails PLAYSTATION 5 Xbox Secures Exclusive Streaming Rights for GTA 6, Opening PC and Mobile Access GAMES Bungie Maps Marathon Roadmap Through March 2027 With Unified Survival System GAMES Blizzard Adds 30 Euro Fee for Elf Race Access in World of Warcraft Forever INTEL Newtech Ness1300 NAS packs up to 48 TB storage and runs Windows Server IoT 2025 PHONES Vivo Y32 packs 8,000mAh battery with 44W charging and IP68/IP69 water resistance GAMES Nolan North Says He Would Return for Uncharted 5, But Confirms No Official Announcement GAMES Hideo Kojima explains why OD remains a mystery nearly three years after announcement GAMES Ubisoft reportedly planning Watch Dogs: Legion Director’s Cut for first half of 2027 STEAM Wuthering Waves players can now cut PC installation size from 99 GB to 57.8 GB with new SD package ACCESSORIES Razer Wolverine V4 Pro priced at $200 with 8,000Hz polling and capacitive thumbsticks CONSOLES Former PlayStation Head Shawn Layden Calls Disc-less Consoles a ‘Serious Business Mistake’ PLAYSTATION 5 GTA VI launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox, no PC or cloud streaming at release

Hamster’s Rhapsody II RPG Launches August 20 for PS5 and Switch 2

Owen Carter 2 min read

Hamster's Rhapsody II RPG launches August 20 for PS5 and Switch 2. The 1999 remake features updated battle systems and costs $14.99.

Hamster’s Rhapsody II RPG Launches August 20 for PS5 and Switch 2
CONSOLES

Hamster is bringing a classic 1990s role-playing game to modern hardware, giving players on and the upcoming Switch 2 a chance to revisit a niche title from the late nineties. This release matters because it expands the library of retro remasters available on next-generation consoles, offering a specific aesthetic and gameplay loop that appeals to fans of the genre. Players looking for a straightforward, story-driven experience can now access this remaster on the latest hardware platforms.

Remake of 1999 title arrives on modern consoles with modern conveniences

The title is Console Archives Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess, a remake of the original 1999 release by Nippon Ichi Software. Hamster serves as the publisher for this modern iteration, which aims to preserve the original charm while updating technical aspects for contemporary systems. The game features a revamped battle system and includes modern conveniences such as rewind functionality and save points to assist players during their journey.

  • Platforms: PlayStation 5, Switch 2
  • Price: $14.99 / 1,500 yen
  • Original Release: 1999
  • Original Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
  • Language Support: English UI/Manual, Japanese Game Content

Console Archives Rhapsody II launches globally on August 20 for both PlayStation 5 and Switch 2. The pricing is set at $14.99 in the United States and 1,500 YEN (around $9.40) in Japan, making it an affordable entry point for collectors and RPG enthusiasts. The game content itself is available in Japanese only, although the user interface and manual are provided in English to support international buyers.

We looked at Hamster bringing T.R.A.G. to PS5 and Switch 2 for $7.99 earlier while tracking their recent catalog expansions. This latest release follows a similar pattern of affordable retro remasters targeting specific console niches. The narrative centers on Kururu, who states, "Love is all I really want. Time to see the big, wide-open world." This quote highlights the personal, character-driven focus of the game's storyline.

Hamster confirms that the game will be available on August 20 for the specified price points. Buyers seeking a Japanese-only RPG with English menus on PS5 or Switch 2 can purchase the title directly upon release. The release adds another option to the growing list of classic titles receiving modern console ports.

Source: Gematsu

PlayStation 5

Related stories