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Disgaea RPG
By Nippon Ichi Software, released 1 Jan 2019
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Disgaea RPG is a role-playing game from Nippon Ichi Software set in the Netherworld, a chaotic realm of demons, monsters, and Overlords. Characters from across the series—including Laharl, Flonne, Etna, Adell, Mao, Valvatorez, and Killia—reunite for an adventure with original stories and music drawn from the series. Combat is turn-based, with options such as Team Attack, Tower, and Throw for assembling a team and fighting together. Characters can be awakened and upgraded to level 9999, with skills and magic enhanced along the way. The Netherworld History mode revisits plots from the series and is described as a way for newcomers to learn earlier stories. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, MMO, co-op, online co-op, and cross-platform multiplayer, alongside in-app purchases and Family Sharing. The Steam release is listed for Windows, with genres including action, casual, free-to-play, RPG, and strategy.
What players like, and what they don't
- Turn-based combat with several team battle options
- Characters can be upgraded to level 9999
- Includes original stories and series music
- Single-player, co-op, and online multiplayer listed
- In-app purchases are listed
- Windows is the only listed platform
Who it suits
It suits players who want turn-based team battles and familiar characters from the Disgaea series. Its Netherworld History mode is also aimed at newcomers interested in learning earlier storylines.
Disgaea RPG combines a reunion of series characters with turn-based battles and extensive character upgrades. Its listed in-app purchases are worth noting before diving in.
