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Konami Unveils Rhapsody in Scarlet: A 1920s Jazz-Inspired Monster Battling Game

Konami recently provided a sneak peek at their upcoming game, Rhapsody in Scarlet, which takes inspiration from 1920s Americana, jazz music, and epic monster battles.

Transporting players to the dazzling New York City of the 1920s, the game sets the stage with a vibrant metropolis filled with the enchanting melodies of jazz and the towering presence of skyscrapers. Amidst the city’s glamorous facade, a hidden conflict brews among secretive practitioners of magick.

As players delve into the narrative, they follow the journey of Ellie, a young magus who arrives in New York with dreams of becoming a jazz singer. However, a chance encounter leads her to Ilya, the leader of the Seekers, an exclusive group of magi. Despite their contrasting personalities, Ellie and Ilya form a strong bond as they unravel the mysteries of a clandestine mafia organization, delving deeper into the city’s enigmatic underbelly.

Rhapsody in Scarlet introduces a unique battle system that combines magicks and summonable beasts, allowing players to tailor their gameplay experience to their preferences. The meticulously recreated architecture of 1920s New York, along with the presence of Prohibition Era speakeasies, serves as the backdrop for the game’s immersive world.

Featuring a talented voice cast, including Cherami Leigh and Akari Kito as the English and Japanese voices of protagonist Ellie Myers, as well as Hannah Grace and Saori Onishi portraying her companion Ilya Jones, the game promises a captivating narrative experience.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of jazz within the game’s speakeasies, where singer-songwriter Emi Meyer and the Soil & “Pimp” Sessions have collaborated to create an enchanting soundtrack that complements the game’s atmospheric setting.