Disgaea DS, Dood! - OUT NOW for all your exploding penguin needs

[blueshinra]

New Disgaea game for the DS mentioned in Famitsu (http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/03/05/famitsu-disgaea-coming-to-the-ds/)

Well, Disgaea fans will be happy to know that the latest issue of Famitsu has a nice little tidbit of information within the confines of its pages. A new Disgaea title has been confirmed to be in the works for the DS, adding another installment in the franchise that fans are pretty much sure to love. Looks like they finally got around to checking out those poll results (http://www.dsfanboy.com/2007/07/09/help-decide-which-handheld-gets-disgaea/).

Rough translation (courtesy of GAFfer Tenbatsu) shows the game to be called Disgaea: Prince of the Demon World and the Red Moon. So based on that, we can predict the game will have some kind of demon world play an important role, as well as a prince and some kind of red moon. What can we say? We're gaming journalists. It's what we do.

It's actually a port, but it looks like it will contain everything from Afternoon of Darkness and more. Also, apparently all the cutscenes and voice acting will remain intact. (Edit: Some of the voice acting has been cut, but not all of it.)

Thanks to SL4IN for this link: http://kotaku.com/369309/some-disgaea-ds-details-revealed

Niida goes on to mention that this version of the game will include everything from the PSP version plus extra content. For Digaea fans this should prove to quite interesting news.

Here's the full interview mentioned in that Kotaku post: http://www.crispygamer.com/_GeneratedPages/news/newsitem560.aspx

Two other DS Nippon Ichi games have also been mentioned - Jigsaw World and Rhapsody, the latter of which may be another port (but at least it's a port of an older/harder to find title!). Source (http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/03/06/disgaea-ds-nis-titles-revealed/)

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ETA (7/1): Disgaea DS will release in North America on September 23rd. Source (http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/06/30/nippon-ichi-duo-dated-for-north-america/)

ETA (8/8): Rosenqueen is offering a Prinny stylus as a preorder bonus: https://rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=249
They also have a set that includes Disgaea DS and Rhapsody DS, the Prinny stylus, a Rhapsody CD, and a Disgaea figurine: https://rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=251&HS=1

ETA (9/8): New "Disgaea Compilation" strategy guide coming out this week. Amazon listing here (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0979884853/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20) (thanks meerkatgamer!). Also, RPGamer's review (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/disgaea/disgaeads/disgaeadsstrev1.html) is up.

ETA (9/23): Disgaea DS ships today! Also, every copy of the Disgaea Compilation guide ordered directly from DoubleJump Books will be signed by one of the authors. Here's the info. (http://djbooks.easystorecreator.com/items/strategy-guides/disgaea-compilation-ds-psp-ps2-detail.htm)

More reviews rolling in:
Hardcore Gamer - 3.75 (out of 5) - http://www.hardcoregamer.com/index.php?option=com_magazine&id_rubrique=1&type=article&id_article=201
IGN - 9.0 - http://ds.ign.com/articles/912/912187p1.html
RPGFan - 88% - http://rpgfan.com/reviews/disgaea-ds/index.html

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For lots more on Disgaea DS, check out DS Fanboy's collection of posts tagged "Disgaea" (http://www.dsfanboy.com/tag/disgaea/).

Famitsu scans:

http://www.dsfanboy.com/media/2008/03/disgaea-ds-scans-1-1big-dsf.jpg
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http://www.dsfanboy.com/media/2008/03/disgaea-ds-scans-1-2big-dsf.jpg

Screenshots:

http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/07/disds6.jpg http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/07/disds5.jpg

http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/07/disds3.jpg

Gameplay vids: http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/07/30/get-a-glimpse-of-disgaea-ds/

Official site: http://disgaea.us/disds/

[slidecage]

sadly it probally will never get ported over here. By the time its out and ready to come over i say there is a new handheld by Nintendo


also any new news when the new DQ game for ds comes to the usa

[botticus]

also any new news when the new DQ game for ds comes to the usa
I would guess 6 months to a year after it's out in Japan. And it's probably not out in Japan until the end of the year at the earliest.

Looking forward to more info on Disgaea, a new game would be awesome.

[rodeojones903]

If its a new game ill pick it up, if not I'm happy with the psp version.

[ihavenolife123]

If its a new game ill pick it up, if not I'm happy with the psp version.

qft

I just got hour of darkness for PS2 on Rosenqueen (sp?) for $30.

Im not planning to spend another $30 on the same game again.

Besides, arent they hard at work on making Disgaea 3?

[62t]

Disgaea 3 is already out in Japan and a US version should be out later this year.

[Vinny]

Damn, NIS milks their games with the best of them.

[keithp]

Disgaea DS (hmm, DDS) is a buy as long as it's not a port.

[squid]

'Prince of the demon world' sounds like a port to me, sadly.

I hope it's new. I liked the Etna mode they put with Afternoon of Darkness, but I don't know if I'd be up for the grind a third time if it's all the same.

[Puffa469]

sadly it probally will never get ported over here. By the time its out and ready to come over i say there is a new handheld by Nintendo


also any new news when the new DQ game for ds comes to the usa


Why wouldnt it come out over here? Hasn't every single Disgaea game seen a US release? Disgaea is alot more popular here than most niche Japanese titles.

[terpkristin]

Yay!! I'm a big fan of Disgaea, I'm actually going through right now and playing the PSP version of the original (it has the extra part added). :)

/tk

[blueshinra]

Updated the original post. Disgaea DS looks to be a port after all, so not too exciting. I hope it includes Etna Mode and other extras, since I never got Afternoon of Darkness (no PSP), and that might convince me to buy the DS version.

A Rhapsody port though... would pick that up for sure.

[Warner1281]

Don't care much for Rhapsody, but if it's a port of the PSP version, I'm all over it.

[nectarsis1]

Updated the original post. Disgaea DS looks to be a port after all, so not too exciting. I hope it includes Etna Mode and other extras, since I never got Afternoon of Darkness (no PSP), and that might convince me to buy the DS version.

A Rhapsody port though... would pick that up for sure.

I to would LOVE a Rhapsody port..let's just hope they turn up the difficulty (or atleast a choice to play it on a harder mode).

[fatbeer]

A port for psp version, I'll pass. I'm never a fan of Nintendo Ds sound system. When it comes voice dialog, it will sound all grainy or hard to hear, games like Luminous Arc or any other ds game with voice dialog.

[option.iv]

I wouldn't mind a Disgaea port. I borrowed a freind's copy of the original ps2 version but never was able to complete it. (stopped at the rainbow rangers, haha).

But seeing how Front Mission was accepted here and FFTactics A2 hopefully coming out here, I don't think it'll do so well here. Especially since it's a cult following type of game.

[Chacrana]

Approximately useless if you have a PSP. Pass.

[Ryukahn]

I'm kind of annoyed that they didn't work on Disgaea 2 for PSP instead of porting to the DS, but maybe this will mean more exposure for the series which is more valuable.

[Dr Mario Kart]

How disappointing. I'd rather have them bomb and NIS abandon the platform entirely than use it as a cash cow for their other developments.

I thought they were stubbornly turning the corner, having ignored the marketshare situation for all these years, as if they were really happy with publishing all those Idea Factory games.

I was all ready to resume my support of the company after hearing their announcement of DS support. I had started shopping around for GrimGrimoire and Soul Nomad. Now I get to revoke it until they show the platform a little more respect.

[blueshinra]

More on Disgaea DS, complete with screenshots. (http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/03/disgaea-ds-come.html) NIS America's looking to release it this summer in the US (that was quick).

Sample screenshot:
http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/07/disds5.jpg

Why didn't they put the menus on the top screen? Unfortunately, this is looking worse with each passing day.

[ChibiJosh]

If it includes the extras from the PSP version, I'll likely pick it up. I may pick it up either way since I'm a huge fan.

I'm intrigued by the character designs of Jigsaw World on the next page.

[ihavenolife123]

More on Disgaea DS, complete with screenshots. (http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/03/disgaea-ds-come.html) NIS America's looking to release it this summer in the US (that was quick).

Sample screenshot:
http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/07/disds5.jpg

Why didn't they put the menus on the top screen? Unfortunately, this is looking worse with each passing day.


If this is supposed to be released this summer, theres not gonna be enough time to manage all them menu windows properly.
There are two screens for a reason...
Its a good thing i Called rosenqueen.com and bought off their last hour of darkness for $30.
\m/(O_O)\m/

[trq]

Too bad. I love me some Disgaea, but um ... I own the first game. No need to rebuy a port just for portability's sake.

[slidecage]

pass big time. I loved disgaea on the ps2. got the PSP port but never played it.

they should of ported over disgaea 2 on the ds not just another part 1 remake.

im sort of shocked the DS could even hold disgaea.

Name the last Ds rpg game that lasted 50 + hours (besides pokemon)


dungen explorer Ds was only like 8 hours compair to the psp version what is closer to 30+

[ChibiJosh]

Just got an email:

Disgaea DS is a port of Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness for PSP, so it has an Etna mode and multiplayer mode as well. This DS version has an option to play with the stylus. Also, there will be a grid map on the top screen, so you can strategize even better!

[LancerEvoX]

I hoped for something more original than a port, yea, definitely going to pass on this and wait for the Disgaea 2 Port (crossing fingers) for the PSP. I wonder how the audio and music will turn out on the DS version vs the PSP/PS2.

[blueshinra]

ChibiJosh: Thanks for the info. If it has Etna mode, I might pick it up; never got the PSP version and have been wanting to play Disgaea again anyway. However, I'm not encouraged by the lame use of the top screen...

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So, it's the PSP game with worse graphics and an unnecessary top screen.

Pass.

[ihavenolife123]

So, it's the PSP game with worse graphics and an unnecessary top screen.

Pass.

Not all of us have a PSP or the psp version.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Not all of us have a PSP or the psp version.

Not saying you do. I'm saying I do, and thus, I pass.

Hence, "Pass."

[ihavenolife123]

Not saying you do. I'm saying I do, and thus, I pass.

Hence, "Pass."

Was etnas mode really all that worthwhile?

[trq]

pass big time. I loved disgaea on the ps2. got the PSP port but never played it.

they should of ported over disgaea 2 on the ds not just another part 1 remake.

im sort of shocked the DS could even hold disgaea.

Let's face it: most of Disgaea was recycled environments. If you drop the video and voice work, it's really no bigger than any other SRPG -- you just have to keep hitting the same boards over and over.

Name the last Ds rpg game that lasted 50 + hours (besides pokemon)

Etrian Odyssey? Most of the Final Fantasy games? I'm sure there are more. That's like saying there were no 50+ hour RPGs before the PS1.

[Puffa469]

I cannot wait to play Etna mode. I dont own a psp, I was hoping they would release the psp version on the ps2 as 'Disgaea directors cut' or something, but this is just as good. Disgaea on my daily work commute should keep me occupied for a few months.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Was etnas mode really all that worthwhile?

Couldn't tell you; I never played it on PS2, so I'm still playing through the regular game on AoD.

[squid]

Was etnas mode really all that worthwhile?


No, not really. I didn't hate it, it was a nice to add a little something extra for the folks who had already played Disgaea, but it wouldn't recommend buying it if all you want is Etna's story.

[Ryukahn]

Was etnas mode really all that worthwhile?

It was ok, but that question is better answered if you like to max out your characters. If you do, Etna's mode is the better place for it, so in that regard, it would be worth it.

[ihavenolife123]

Since this is gonna be $30, and i JUST got Hour of Darkness for $30.
Whats the point...

[SL4IN]

This is neat, turns out the DS remake will include EVERYTHING that was in the psp remake, plus even more content. For $30, I might have to pick this one up too.

http://kotaku.com/369309/some-disgaea-ds-details-revealed

[blueshinra]

Awesome news; added it to the main post.

It looks like all the voice work will be in there as well... crazy :O

[ChibiJosh]

Awesome news; added it to the main post.

It looks like all the voice work will be in there as well... crazy :O

I know this is just being picky, but today is the 18th :D

I wish it would tell us exactly what the added content is, but the "characters from our past titles" has me intrigued. But, when they say "past" could that include Disgaea 2 characters too? It's like a paradox...

[blueshinra]

I know this is just being picky, but today is the 18th :D
Hah, thanks. I'm still asleep, obviously @_@

[DQT]

How the heck are they fitting this game on a DS cartridge?

[Lieutenant Dan]

How the heck are they fitting this game on a DS cartridge?

Disgaea hasn't ever been known for pushing the boundaries of hardware.

This is the first thing that has made me wish I didn't sell my DS (I don't have a PSP).

[rlse9]

I've never played Disgaea but I had a friend who spoke real highly of it. Seems like an interesting game, might be worth checking out.

How big are DS cartridges now anyway?

[DM7000]

Yay!!! I love disgaea!! This was one of the reasons I was looking into buying a PSP(there are still other reasons FFT for one) but this is awesome!!!

[Halo05]

I wonder what the extra content will be. I'll have to keep an eye on this, I have the PSP version but I could let it go if this turns out to be better in some significant way.

[blueshinra]

A couple recent links from DS Fanboy:

Screenshot comparisons between the PS2, PSP, and DS versions. In short, graphically, there isn't much of one (not that that's a huge surprise) -
http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/03/20/disgaea-afternoon-of-comparing-screenshots/

Japanese box art. I love it! There's also some details about the multiplayer aspect -
http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/03/21/disgaea-gets-boxart-limited-multiplayer/

[Puffa469]

A couple recent links from DS Fanboy:

Screenshot comparisons between the PS2, PSP, and DS versions. In short, graphically, there isn't much of one (not that that's a huge surprise) -
http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/03/20/disgaea-afternoon-of-comparing-screenshots/

Japanese box art. I love it! There's also some details about the multiplayer aspect -
http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/03/21/disgaea-gets-boxart-limited-multiplayer/


Wow. I would'nt have guessed that that the DS version would look as good as the PS2/PSP, but they look identical. Day one purchase for sure.

As far as fitting on a DS cart. The game is mostly numbers and stats, I doubt the ps2 version even came close to filling a dvd. I dont even remember much video or animation in the game. Wasn't the story told thru static image cutscenes?

[ihavenolife123]

Wow. I would'nt have guessed that that the DS version would look as good as the PS2/PSP, but they look identical. Day one purchase for sure.

As far as fitting on a DS cart. The game is mostly numbers and stats, I doubt the ps2 version even came close to filling a dvd. I dont even remember much video or animation in the game. Wasn't the story told thru static image cutscenes?

It was told with voice overs. Plenty of fans are worried that the one thing thats gonna get the axe on this port of a port is the voice acting. I know that the gba could handle voices with riviera. And if luminous arc had voices, then so should this

[DQT]

I'm very interested. This could be the best tactical rpg on the ds.

[ihavenolife123]

I'm very interested. This could be the best tactical rpg on the ds.

biggest time waster for sure.
Any other game lets you save immediately, but this one demands you to finish the field first

[trq]

I've got to say, I'm really changing my tune on this one. I'm almost definitely going to pick it up when it hits, especially since even if they do have to cut back on voice work, all the gameplay is intact.

[daschrier]

Only if the voice work is included I will buy it. The voice work is what gives the game its charm.

[ChibiJosh]

I hope they don't have to sacrifice the Japanese voice work. In that case, I'd rather they take it out entirely. I've never heard Disgaea in English, and I'd prefer not to at this point. It'll probably be a deal breaker for me if they take out the Japanese, but leave the English.

[DQT]

biggest time waster for sure.
Any other game lets you save immediately, but this one demands you to finish the field first

Really? That is a big no-no in a portable RPG. Not that it'll really bother me personally, but still...

[LeafPanda]

I was going to get the PS2 version, but I'll wait for this.

[halfbent]

Only if the voice work is included I will buy it. The voice work is what gives the game its charm.

I still randomly yell out "BLLUUUUUUUEEEEE!!!! YELLLLOWWWWWW!!!" over at a friends. Definitely some great VO moments in the game.

[62t]

I hope they don't have to sacrifice the Japanese voice work. In that case, I'd rather they take it out entirely. I've never heard Disgaea in English, and I'd prefer not to at this point. It'll probably be a deal breaker for me if they take out the Japanese, but leave the English.

personally i prefer the english voice actor.

[Yaxley]

I guess this means I'm not a purist or something, but I feel like the English voice acting is a huge part of what made this game so appealing to me.

[Puffa469]

I hope they don't have to sacrifice the Japanese voice work. In that case, I'd rather they take it out entirely. I've never heard Disgaea in English, and I'd prefer not to at this point. It'll probably be a deal breaker for me if they take out the Japanese, but leave the English.

Theres almost no chance it will have Japanese vo. I usually play games with Japanese voice if available, but Disgaea was one of the few games where I actually liked the english voices.

[LeafPanda]

the release month is September 2008

[blueshinra]

Updated the first post with the release date.

[DQT]

Apparently this game is coming out the same day as Rhapsody DS. I know NIS America is new, but what other publisher in their right mind would do this? It doesn't matter to me since I never buy on release day, but they really should use common sense.

[ChibiJosh]

They aren't new, really. They've been around 4-5 years now.

I don't think releasing 2 DS games the same day is that much of a problem. I'm sure most people who are NIS fans will pick them up. They aren't Square so they won't be priced at $40.

[blueshinra]

DS Fanboy has posted a couple of gameplay trailers: http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/07/30/get-a-glimpse-of-disgaea-ds/

The music has definitely taken a hit in quality and sounds like it may have been rerecorded altogether (the piece featured in the videos is "Running Fire" if you have the soundtrack handy and want to do a comparison). The voices sound the same. Also, the top screen overhead map works very much in tandem with the bottom screen, which is nice; I had my doubts about how the top screen was being used, but it looks like it could be a handy feature.

[Dr Mario Kart]

The hands on impressions from importers was that it was HORRIBLE.

I would wait for domestic reviews before jumping in, or hands on in the case that its not heavily reviewed.

[blueshinra]

Yeah, I'm definitely waiting on reviews for this one, especially since I already have it for the PS2.

Got any links to reviews/impressions of the Japanese version?

[Dr Mario Kart]

Just this one:
http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=320320

Technical problems all over the place, apparently.

[blueshinra]

OP updated. Preorders are now being taken at Rosenqueen, with a bonus Prinny stylus being offered. I don't know if the stylus is being/will be offered anywhere else: https://rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=249

They also have a set available that includes Rhapsody and its bonus, plus a Disgaea blind-box figurine: https://rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=251

[fifthcore]

Ordered the NISA Totally DS Touch & Play Set. Thanks OP

[ChibiJosh]

I was particularly planning on picking this up, but if NISA is finally going to get the preorder thing right for once, I have to go for it (I want that stylus and Etna).

[slidecage]

Ordered the NISA Totally DS Touch & Play Set. Thanks OP

#$##$#$#$ you NISA lol

ordered the same thing i find this very intersteing though

DISGAEA pen is limited to 2500
Rhapsody™: Musically Delicious Set CD is limited to 800

how can they put these two games into a package if the extra item is different number they have

65 shipped

what sucks is now i have paid for Disgaea 1 4 times 2 times on the PS2... 1 time on the PSP and now on the ds

[DarthPuma]

Well, if reviews don't suck I'll be picking up the package with Disgaea and Rhapsody.

[slidecage]

Well, if reviews don't suck I'll be picking up the package with Disgaea and Rhapsody.

i might keep the disgaea pen and dump the game ... what i heard is the game is Very very buggy and would be shocked if it does ship in sept ..

hell i havent played more then 10 hours of the PSP version but i just wanted that pin : )

[62t]

at first i have no interst in the two games but i place an order due to the pre order bonus

Edit: If the DS version turns out to be a crappy port I would sell it and get the psp vesion

edit2: Looks like they offer media mail as a shipping. Which is good as i live in the same state as their office.

edit 3: the ds verison had even smaller character slot. The trade off is cameo apperance by Disgaea 2 characters.

[slidecage]

at first i have no interst in the two games but i place an order due to the pre order bonus

Edit: If the DS version turns out to be a crappy port I would sell it and get the psp vesion

edit2: Looks like they offer media mail as a shipping. Which is good as i live in the same state as their office.

edit 3: the ds verison had even smaller character slot. The trade off is cameo apperance by Disgaea 2 characters.

i would rather pay the extra 2 bucks and get the 2 day shipping though .. never know if the post office could open up the package and send it back sayin it wasnt allowed to ship media mail

[62t]

i would rather pay the extra 2 bucks and get the 2 day shipping though .. never know if the post office could open up the package and send it back sayin it wasnt allowed to ship media mail

then it would be NISA responsibility to resend it. Or I could just pick it up since their shipping location is like 30mins from where i live

[fatbeer]

Those preorder goodies defiantly peak my interest on buying Rhapsody and Disgaea.

Are those Disgaea Beauty of War Figurines an U.S. exclusive? Or like any other NIS merchandise, they are also available via by Japanese merchants?

[blueshinra]

Yep, you can get the Beauty of War figures through importers (http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYTF-52).

Wonder what the secret figure is; Flonne, I'm guessing.

[slidecage]

then it would be NISA responsibility to resend it. Or I could just pick it up since their shipping location is like 30mins from where i live


yea but that mean longer wait times : ) hopefully they ship early and we get the game around the same time it hits the store

[slidecage]

Those preorder goodies defiantly peak my interest on buying Rhapsody and Disgaea.

Are those Disgaea Beauty of War Figurines an U.S. exclusive? Or like any other NIS merchandise, they are also available via by Japanese merchants?

okay now im worried

This item is a series of gashapon (capsule toys) or trading figures depicting characters or people. It does not require either cement or paint to complete or use.


so these things are small like something that comes out of a gumball machine

[blueshinra]

I don't know how big these particular ones are are, but gashapon/blind box figures tend to vary in size. Some can be as tall as 4-5 inches, and a lot of them require a simple bit of assembly.

[LeafPanda]

Is there any other way to get the Prinny pen?

[62t]

Is there any other way to get the Prinny pen?

it was given out as a preorder bonus in Japan, so if you want it you better get it now

[LeafPanda]

Dam, don't really trust Rosenqueen because of their security certificate fiasco

[62t]

Dam, don't really trust Rosenqueen because of their security certificate fiasco

They had that problem for a while. I placed orders from them before and never had any problem.

[ihadFG]

Ordered from RosenQueen. I just can't pass up a free pen stylus.

Now to sell my PSP copy that I hardly played due to my backlog...

[M-PG71C]

It's funny, the DS is going to be my main system of choice for the rest of the year. With all the RPG's hitting it. damn....oh and Castlevania too....and Kirby.

Disgaea DS is going to be made of win, I just don't know if I can find the time for it.

[slidecage]

Ordered from RosenQueen. I just can't pass up a free pen stylus.

Now to sell my PSP copy that I hardly played due to my backlog...


i wouldnt be dumping my psp copy just yet... i would rather keep the PSP copy and dump the buggy ds verison

[62t]

The biggest problem with the DS version is that they cutted out most of the voice. NISA said that the US DS version will retain all the voice. The PSP version has a few bugs, like the counter bug that would freeze your game. If they can fix all the problems the DS version could be worth keeping.

[meerkatgamer]

Looks like there will be a new guide for Disgaea it covers the ps2, psp, and DS Disgaea games it's $14.99 on gamestop.com and says it ships on september 12 not a bad price if you don't have the guide for it yet..

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=72535

Amazon also has it..
http://www.amazon.com/Disgaea-Compilation-Strategy-Guide-PSP/dp/0979884853/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220207135&sr=8-1

I really wished I didn't buy the guide for the psp one when I bought the game, ah well live and learn.

I got my order in for the disgaea and rhapsody I can't wait till it comes out. :bouncy:

[blueshinra]

Hmm... the new guide is tempting, and I'm not normally a strategy guide user.

Review up at RPGamer: http://www.rpgamer.com/games/disgaea/disgaeads/disgaeadsstrev1.html

The lack of a quick-save option makes me sad, but it sounds all right overall.

[DQT]

Good review. I was initially irritated by lack of quick-save until I realize I probably wouldn't have played it as a portable anyway. I was never exposed to the VO of the PS2 so I won't miss that either. Slowdown doesn't bother me that much either.

[Yaxley]

Okay, so I absolutely love Disgaea, and I easily put 160+ hours into the PSP version. Preorder bonuses aside, is there any real reason for me to buy this again for the DS?

[meerkatgamer]

Hmm I'm not sure if this is a good enough reason, but Pleinair is playable Only the DS disgaea game has her and I'm not sure if there's anymore new playable characters.

[inthegray]

Okay, so I absolutely love Disgaea, and I easily put 160+ hours into the PSP version. Preorder bonuses aside, is there any real reason for me to buy this again for the DS?

prinny commentary (http://tinycartridge.com/post/48712200/import-impressions-for-disgaea-ds-have-been)

[Yaxley]

prinny commentary (http://tinycartridge.com/post/48712200/import-impressions-for-disgaea-ds-have-been)
Ah. Yeah, that might actually be interesting enough to make me buy the game again. Thanks.

[Halo05]

Har har, the Prinny commentary looks pretty neat. It seems like a decent bandaid for having to cut out alot of the voices. I think there are a few other new playable characters but not too many. Gamefaqs had a list but I forgot who was on it.

[62t]

kinda wish the cover for the new guide isnt so ugly

[blueshinra]

Updated the OP with info on how to get a signed copy of the strategy guide, plus three more review links.

Got a tracking number from Rosenqueen last night; Disgaea DS and Rhapsody DS are on their way :whee:

[rothgar24]

The top screen is so ugly it hurts my eyes. As someone new to the series, I'll pick it up if I can find it cheap. The reviews sound pretty solid.

[blueshinra]

The game does get funnier as you go along. How far along are you?

As for tips, try to stick to one group of characters (around 10-12; no more than 18 or so) for your party, that way you don't have to level up a huge number of characters. Pay attention to what each character's weapon strengths and weaknesses are. Mages and Skulls can be very powerful additions to your team. Take advantage of the Dark Assembly and visit the Item World if you ever need to grind. Visit the stores often, as their inventory changes all the time.

That's all I can think of right now.

[slidecage]

The game does get funnier as you go along. How far along are you?

As for tips, try to stick to one group of characters (around 10-12; no more than 18 or so) for your party, that way you don't have to level up a huge number of characters. Pay attention to what each character's weapon strengths and weaknesses are. Mages and Skulls can be very powerful additions to your team. Take advantage of the Dark Assembly and visit the Item World if you ever need to grind. Visit the stores often, as their inventory changes all the time.

That's all I can think of right now.


ITEM WORLD IS EVIL.... EVIL I SAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if you spend too much time in ITEM WORLD it will ruin the game cause it will make your people way too powerful

[laaj]

One knock I have is they don't list the gender when you're creating a character. Healer I thought was a girl had a battle grunt of a boy and other way around with my fighter. Who's a boy and who's a girl. Is so hard to tell with Jap anime art style.

[squid]

I was kind of surprised as to how much of a visual and audio downgrade it got from the ps2 and psp versions. I knew it would have to have a slight downgrade, but I'm kinda put off still.

[blueshinra]

ITEM WORLD IS EVIL.... EVIL I SAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if you spend too much time in ITEM WORLD it will ruin the game cause it will make your people way too powerful
Well, yeah. You just have to know when to stop ;)

What's really evil are all the reincarnation options!

[Ahadi]

I just picked this up. The tutorial really turned me off, but once I got passed that, it hasn't been so bad. I don't have much experience with SRPG's, but I think I'm doing well enough... Is there anything I really need to know about the series to "get it"? Like, what the hell is up with exploding penguins :lol:?

[fatbeer]

I have this game and Rhapsody for quite awhile. Yet, I still haven't open it. I'm a little burnt out from playing too many NIS. It gonna hard for me to readjust to old Disgaea style when the latest one, Disgaea 3, is far more balanced in terms of skills, weapons and job classes.

[Yaxley]

Is there anything I really need to know about the series to "get it"? Like, what the hell is up with exploding penguins :lol:?
Remember that overall the story line is supposed to be funny. There will be sincere moments, but when silly things happen (my favorite being the zombie equipped with a Horse Weiner) laugh at them and keep playing. Disgaea is not a series that takes itself too seriously.

And don't worry. You'll learn more about the Prinnies soon enough.

[Ahadi]

Remember that overall the story line is supposed to be funny. There will be sincere moments, but when silly things happen (my favorite being the zombie equipped with a Horse Weiner) laugh at them and keep playing. Disgaea is not a series that takes itself too seriously.

And don't worry. You'll learn more about the Prinnies soon enough.

All right. That's good to know. I've had a few chuckles as it were. But how do you actually pronounce the title? Dis-gay-ah?

And it's really growing on me. But is there a lot of grinding necessary?

[ChibiJosh]

All right. That's good to know. I've had a few chuckles as it were. But how do you actually pronounce the title? Dis-gay-ah?

And it's really growing on me. But is there a lot of grinding necessary?

Dis-guy-ah is how I've always said it.

I hardly ever grinded in this game. I've went through a stage for a second time on, maybe, 3 or 4 occasions. You can beat the game if your level is around 65-70, if I remember correctly.

[Ahadi]

Dis-guy-ah is how I've always said it.

I hardly ever grinded in this game. I've went through a stage for a second time on, maybe, 3 or 4 occasions. You can beat the game if your level is around 65-70, if I remember correctly.

Okay. Well, I'm at the Mid Boss or whatever, and he wrecked me. My guys are from like level 4 to 8ish. So I'm going to take an hour or two to get everyone up to like 10 or so.

[Kendal]

I am addicted to the Item World. I keep getting weapons that I want to make better everytime I dive in there. I want to get some super items. I am nearing in on 50 hours.

One thing I don't understand is reincarnation. How it works and when to do it and what happens when I do it.

[Ice2Dragon]

Okay. Well, I'm at the Mid Boss or whatever, and he wrecked me. My guys are from like level 4 to 8ish. So I'm going to take an hour or two to get everyone up to like 10 or so.

You can beat him with just Laharal and Etna.. :)

Just be level 5-6 and stay back, dont go forward, hell come to u.

[fatbeer]

I am addicted to the Item World. I keep getting weapons that I want to make better everytime I dive in there. I want to get some super items. I am nearing in on 50 hours.

One thing I don't understand is reincarnation. How it works and when to do it and what happens when I do it.

Reincarnation help improve your base stats depend on the level you reincarnated. So level 9999 will get more than level 5000. It also add more distribution points based on total level you reincarnation. Basically, it help improve your base stats.


When you factor base stats, character level, reincarnation, weapons, weapon level, specialist, skill level and character equipment boost; that equal to tons of damage.

[Kendal]

So reincarnating my level 38 Laharl isn't a good thing or won't do much?

[fatbeer]

Reincarnating at a low level will yield low benefits, so it's probably not worth your time. Every time you reincarnate your character, they will default back to level 1.

[laaj]

Anyone still playing this? I just hit 120 hour mark and kind of stuck on Final Episode's second mission. Enemies are dealing over 1000 damage to even Laharl! I really hate warp tiles covering the entire map At least I can gain 8-9 levels for killing the boss of previous mission. Not asking for tips btw, just venting :)

[Halo05]

I got distracted away from this. I think I'm still only like 9 hours in.

[Puffa469]

Anyone still playing this? I just hit 120 hour mark and kind of stuck on Final Episode's second mission. Enemies are dealing over 1000 damage to even Laharl! I really hate warp tiles covering the entire map At least I can gain 8-9 levels for killing the boss of previous mission. Not asking for tips btw, just venting :)


120 hours in you should have no problems beating the main game. I'm 95 hours in and I have 2 characters over level 300, and most of my team is in the 90's. I know you didn't ask for tips, but I have 2 words... Item World.

I can't stop playing this. Now I'm preparing my team to start Etna mode, where the tutorial map enemies start at level 65.

[laaj]

120 hours in you should have no problems beating the main game. I'm 95 hours in and I have 2 characters over level 300, and most of my team is in the 90's. I know you didn't ask for tips, but I have 2 words... Item World.

I can't stop playing this. Now I'm preparing my team to start Etna mode, where the tutorial map enemies start at level 65.

What the... item world weren't a good place to level up for me with enemies being so easy or so hard to be worth the trouble. There is a sweet spot but it doesn't last. Unless there's a bonus I just usually head for the exit down to next level. Well I beat the game with level 68 Laharl and it only took me 130 hours. Final boss Seraph's counter attacks were killing every one of my counter attackers except Laharl. In the end with my troops dwindling I had to corner Sepraph against the wall with Laharl and Thursday with my strider using the Bullet Storm(?) move. I have no idea how you reached level 300 in 95 hours though.

Edit>Well it could just be creating every single humanoid classes and leveling them up which slowed me down. And deleting them and creating a upgraded one when it becomes availiable :D

[Antic]

Can anyone (now that they've completed the game) tell me exactly how much of the voice acting is cut. I've played through it on the PS2, and am quite used to having the voices. I'm in act 1 and have already noticed some cuts. Can anyone help me out with how extensive it is?

[Puffa469]

What the... item world weren't a good place to level up for me with enemies being so easy or so hard to be worth the trouble. There is a sweet spot but it doesn't last. Unless there's a bonus I just usually head for the exit down to next level. Well I beat the game with level 68 Laharl and it only took me 130 hours. Final boss Seraph's counter attacks were killing every one of my counter attackers except Laharl. In the end with my troops dwindling I had to corner Sepraph against the wall with Laharl and Thursday with my strider using the Bullet Storm(?) move. I have no idea how you reached level 300 in 95 hours though.

Edit>Well it could just be creating every single humanoid classes and leveling them up which slowed me down :D


Use team attackes to level up new characters. Bring low levels out next to your main guys to get in on team attacks, then put them back into the base panel.

Also farm a few Statisticians from items. In an hour or two you can combine to get a 300 level Statistician, which when put in your weapons or armor lets you earn 4 times the experience for everything you kill. Then you'll level up in no time.

[Puffa469]

Can anyone (now that they've completed the game) tell me exactly how much of the voice acting is cut. I've played through it on the PS2, and am quite used to having the voices. I'm in act 1 and have already noticed some cuts. Can anyone help me out with how extensive it is?


Almost all the voice work is gone. At least 90% of it. The only voice left in the game is the beginning of each new chapter. I think all the in-battle voice is still there.

[Antic]

Damn, that sucks. That can kind of kill parts with the Prism Rangers and stuff >_<

[laaj]

Also farm a few Statisticians from items. In an hour or two you can combine to get a 300 level Statistician, which when put in your weapons or armor lets you earn 4 times the experience for everything you kill. Then you'll level up in no time.

This is one knock I have about Disgaea. Without a faq or a guide there's no way people will figure out things like this. I still don't know what Witch Doctor, Broker, Manager, and etc does. Oh and I gave all the little people from Item World to Laharl. I only leveled up Legendary items cause they have more slots.