![]() ![]() Cleverly, Disgaea 4 Complete+ crescendos into a joyful pageant of N1 cameos, that are poised to delight franchise faithfuls.Ĭomplementing the game’s storyline is Disgaea’s distinctive turn-based battle system, which tasks players with controlling a small army of grid-based gladiators. Referencing everything from Gunnery Sergeant Hartman’s tirade in Full Metal Jacket to flowery final boss soliloquies, the game’s targets are as varied as they are plentiful. When the dejected instructor discovers that the Netherworld’s administration (known as the Corrupternment) begins to condemn Prinnies for the realm’s escalating woes, he takes action- planning a rebellious coup to protect an oath.Īssisted by the dutiful servant Fenrich and a half-dead middle-schooler named Fuka (clad in a Prinny cap as the Corrupternment lacks the funds for a full suit), the dialog is dependably humorous. Players follow the trajectory of disgraced vampire Valvatorez- a once-powerful figure relegated to laboring as a teacher in a maximum security Prinny penitentiary. But the presence of microtransactions as well as the sporadic crash is poised to irk Netherworld devotees.įrom the Napoleonic Laharl of Hour of Darkness to the inverted delinquency of Raspberyl in Absence of Justice, the Disgaea series has consistently showcased captivating characters. As with the developer/publisher’s previous PC adaptations, the game is essential. The release of Disgaea 4 Complete+ demonstrates N1 delivering on its pledge to PC owners, offering a colossal compendium which consists of the original game, an assemblage of downloadable content, along with few indulging extras like additional chapters. Building upon the foundations established by the franchise’s preceding entries, Disgaea 4 delivered the type of eclectic cast, depth, and impish humor that Netherworld aficionados had grown to expect. A Promise Unforgotten referenced not only the protagonist’s unwavering devotion to his word, but it also symbolizes Nippon Ichi’s tacit commitment to series supporters. When Disgaea 4 was originally released for the PlayStation 3 back in 2011, its subtitle had a dual meaning. NIS America may not always get it right with some of their third-party localizations, but like every game developed in-house at Nippon Ichi Software, Disgaea 4’s localization hits a home run.Platform: PC, previously on PlayStation 4, Switch, and PS Vita The voice acting is decent, if over-the-top, but it matches that aspect of the character designs incredibly well. Aurally, the game is solid, with a surprising amount of variation in its pleasing melodies. As with previous titles, some attacks zoom in on a specific character - during these, characters will look fairly pixelated, but it’s a small price to pay for the game’s overall ambiance. Fans will love the new character models, as they all animate incredibly well, barring a couple of issues. While its predecessor kept the low-resolution sprites of the PS2 titles, sprites here are crisp, clear, and sharp. The game isn't kidding when it says, "You better check yourself before you wreck yourself."ĭisgaea 4 isn’t the first in the series to be in HD, but it sure does look like it. Disgaea 4 never feels daunting or frustrating, and it’s always fun to see what will happen next. This doesn't mean you won't have to grind, but improvements in the item world keep grinding from being tedious. We can easily say that there’s a challenge here and you’ll be able to craft a party that fits your playstyle. ![]() There are so many systems in Disgaea 4 that this review can't possibly capture all of them. ![]() At points, it’s funny because it's so awful - the question is whether or not this was done on purpose. Some jokes are better than others, but every piece of dialogue has a bit of charm, no matter how bad the jokes get. The new cast is solid, with humorous dialogue that’s never afraid to be over the top. It’s not long before *gasp* corruption is found in the government and a mission begins to have Valvatorez take the throne of the Overlord. In becoming the Disgaea equivalent of Nerf Herder, Valvatorez finds himself with his werewolf apprentice Fenrich and not-quite-a-Prinny-cosplayer-but-almost Fuka amongst others. Valvatorez is a vampire who was one of the baddest tyrants in the Netherworld, but lost his powers when he fell to Hades. We dare you not to smirk when they begin to talk about final boss standbys. It’s a smart change, as what brings more drama and controversy to the table than the good old malfeasance of government? The game guides players through the "corrupterment," of the Netherworld with plenty of jokes making fun of pop culture and RPG conventions. While there’s always some focus on hell in Disgaea, the fourth entry dumps its predecessor’s school for one of the biggest stages ever: politics. ![]()
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