Disgaea 4 Review Dood!

Once again, Nippon Ichi delivers a franchise installment that keeps true to the series format while introducing new features to keep fans glued to the TV screen and Disgaea 4 is no different. As Valvatorez, a vampire tyrant who became a Prinny Instructor who no longer drinks human blood due to a promise, you are on a mission to find out why your Prinnies are getting exterminated. Though you start out with such a simple task, your journey will be met with trials and tribulations.

Despite it being quirky and interesting, the story isn’t the main focus of Disgaea. Gameplay is where the series shines, and takes away your soul. Disgaea 4 is a tactical RPG that kicks the tail out of other tactical RPG’s with a level cap of 9999, damage in the multiple billions, and items that can be leveled up to create overly powered characters that will demolish enemies. Tons of character and monster classes can be created, as well as passing bills in a senate to make enemies stronger or better the items sold at shops, this game doesn’t leave you with nothing to do.

Graphically, Disgaea 4 won’t blow you away but it will be easier to stare at the screen for extended hours due to the sprites being redone. Now all the characters will be seen in HD without seeing pixilated edges unless you choose to by turning on a “Classic” style in the options screen. Gameplay and text speed can also be altered which will be a necessity in the grinding end of the game, as well as turning off battle animations and switching the audio language on the fly.

Staying true to the format of grinding endlessly to become uber powerful, Disgaea 4 adds in new features to the formula, especially with the network incorporated. Hardcore fans will be pleased to see that Nippon Ichi created a decent balance of multiplayer that isn’t forced or just leaderboards. Custom maps can now be created and uploaded, as well as pirate ships to invade other players Item World adventures.

The Disgaea series has always been a difficult and hardcore strategy RPG that invites players in with cute characters and outrageous numbers. Disgaea 4 does not fail in giving every single aspect of this sequel something new and refreshing but staying true to the series. Hardcore fans will be playing this title for an extremely long time, while newcomers will either be treated to a frustrating tactical RPG or have a new addiction. For some beginner tips check out this article and be sure to leave some feedback in the comment section below.

Final Score = 9/10