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Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure by Stacy Kidd | 07-04-09

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Crossing musical melodies with a fairytale Japanese role-playing game may not seem as well-matched as strawberries and cream but that's exactly what developer Nippon Ichi have set out to achieve with Rhapsody, a 'musical adventure' with a distinct style all of its own.

Dragon Quest V — Hand of the Heavenly Bride on DS

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Dragon Quest V — Hand of the Heavenly Bride by Stacy Kidd | 25-02-09

The very best RPGs may vary in plot, character development and style, but all have one thing in common: depth. From the complex fates of Final Fantasy to the child-friendly Pokémon franchise, all succeed in transporting the player to an alternative world, engaging morals and emotion as you guide your character through their epic journey. And there is none so epic a journey than Dragon Quest, a role-playing adventure with a distinct Japanese fan base and storyline so deep it'll leave its mark long after you've finished playing.

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Red Alert 3 by Craig Wilson | 01-12-08

Over the top movie sequences, ridiculous weapons, terrible rock music and an insane, time bending story; Red Alert is back and this time it's turning Japanese. The story picks up with the Soviets facing defeat at the hands of the commie-bashing allies, only to use time travel to erase the man most responsible for the West's victories. In doing so the Russians manage to allow the unguarded Japanese, or Empire of the Rising Sun, to become a third superpower turning the games alternate reality into a dogged three way war for survival.