To preface, this is not my first time playing the game. I bought a copy of the DS port on release so most of my experience comes from that. Right off the bat, I've noticed some key differences between that and this PSX version.

For starters, the sprite art for the characters is a bit more refined than its DS counterpart. The game also features English singing that was pulled from the DS port. I'm a weeb so I keep it in Japanese though. The excuse was that it was necessary to add extra scenarios... which we never got. The biggest difference however is definitely the combat system.

Instead of your typical turn-based FF-esque combat, you fight on an isometric field where you need to move your character and then select an action akin to Disgaea or other SRPG titles. I love this as it makes it feel more engaging than if it just had you choose an action every turn. The DS port understandably had to change to accommodate the smaller screen.

Main characters are well written with Cornet and Kururu having a big-sister little-sister dynamic. Kururu offers Cornet guidance and snippets of wisdom. Cornet dreams of finding love(same here), loves dolls, and is great at the trumpet and singing. They both go really well together and offer some nice comedic and touching moments.

This game offers its own spice when you line it up with the other RPGs of its time. The musical numbers are a joy and not something I recall seeing elsewhere in the genre. Cornet being a female protagonist with the mission to rescue her prince is still uncommon. I wish they could have fleshed it out more as this is only a 10-hour game and they don't interact all that much.

If you like musicals, colourful settings, cute dolls, a little spice to your combat, and appreciate a funny RPG that doesn't take itself too seriously, you'll love this one. While not by the same company, another game I'd love to see get a PC port someday is Tail Concerto.

To preface, this is not my first time playing the game. I bought a copy of the DS port on release so most of my experience comes from that. Right off the bat, I've noticed some key differences between that and this PSX version. For starters, the sprite art for the characters is a bit more refined than its DS counterpart. The game also features English singing that was pulled from the DS port. I'm a weeb so I keep it in Japanese though. The excuse was that it was necessary to add extra scenarios... which we never got. The biggest difference however is definitely the combat system. Instead of your typical turn-based FF-esque combat, you fight on an isometric field where you need to move your character and then select an action akin to Disgaea or other SRPG titles. I love this as it makes it feel more engaging than if it just had you choose an action every turn. The DS port understandably had to change to accommodate the smaller screen. Main characters are well written with Cornet and Kururu having a big-sister little-sister dynamic. Kururu offers Cornet guidance and snippets of wisdom. Cornet dreams of finding love(same here), loves dolls, and is great at the trumpet and singing. They both go really well together and offer some nice comedic and touching moments. This game offers its own spice when you line it up with the other RPGs of its time. The musical numbers are a joy and not something I recall seeing elsewhere in the genre. Cornet being a female protagonist with the mission to rescue her prince is still uncommon. I wish they could have fleshed it out more as this is only a 10-hour game and they don't interact all that much. If you like musicals, colourful settings, cute dolls, a little spice to your combat, and appreciate a funny RPG that doesn't take itself too seriously, you'll love this one. While not by the same company, another game I'd love to see get a PC port someday is Tail Concerto.