BTW folks, the game is gonna be re-released later this month
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Atlus U.S.A., Inc. to re-release Disgaea?: Hour of
Darkness, the critically acclaimed strategy RPG of 2003
Irvine, CA (May 12, 2004) - The critically acclaimed strategy role-playing game, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, will have a unique, one-time re-launch on May 25, 2004. After that date, the gold disc will be put in the vault. This Disgaea relaunch leads up to the release of its spiritual sequel, Phantom Brave, on August 31, 2004.
To accompany the re-release of the game, the PDF version of the Official Disgaea Strategy Guide can be downloaded for free at Double Jump Books online store at
http://djbooks.easystorecreator.com/store.asp
Story
The Netherworld ? a place darker than a pitch-black cave, located deeper than the depth of the seas. It is a cursed land where evil reigns and foul beings dwell. Nobody knows its whereabouts, but everybody fears its existence...
The story takes place two years after the death of King Krichevskoy, the ruler of the Netherworld. His son Laharl slept for two full years, unaware of his father's death, while demons fought for supremacy over the Netherworld. With the help of his subordinate Etna and her underlings, the egocentric, megalomaniac Prince Laharl fights his way to become the next king.
"Disgaea: Hour of Darkness combines a compelling gothic narrative with a comical twist." said Yu Namba, Project Leader at Atlus. "With its breathtaking spells and innovative new strategy elements, Disgaea will be the must play strategy RPG game of 2003 on the PlayStation 2."
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness Key Features:
Unleash over 100 mind-blowing spells and special skills to lay waste to your enemies!
New Formation Attack System allows up to 4 of your characters to do quadruple the damage on one enemy!
Customize your army with over 150 character classes and monsters!
Dynamic battle system allows you to actively switch your characters in and out of battle to take on the toughest opponents!
Never before seen gameplay elements add a new dimension of strategy! Throw enemy or friendly characters to achieve a tactical advantage over your adversaries! Use the environmental Geo Panels to decimate an entire army!
Open a dimensional portal into the Item World and do battle there to increase the power of your weapons!
Over 40 Hours of gameplay with multiple endings!
Media Coverage
"?Disgaea is a masterpiece?" ? 10 out of 10 ? Gamesarefun.com
"?an instant cult-classic-Disgaea is so creative, challenging, and funny that it totally deserves the attention of RPG gamers." ? EGM
This is one of the best strategy RPGs to come down the pipe in a long time. It'll keep you engrossed for months." ? Game Informer
"?good, solid fun." ? Play Magazine
"Combining a level of depth rarely seen in games, along with a fun story and quirky cast, Disgaea is definitely worth it." - 95% - Gamevortex.com
"?Disgaea: Hour of Darkness is a fantastic game that's worth every penny." ? 9.4 out of 10 ? GamingWorldX.com
"Said simply, Disgaea is one of the best new PS2 RPGs on the market." - 96% - Just RPG.com
"Disgaea: Hour of Darkness is the best strategy game on the PlayStation 2?" ? 9.2 ? Video Game City
"The Next Generation of Strategy RPG" ? San Gabriel Valley Examiner
"Disgaea is simply the best SRPG I've seen since Final Fantasy Tactics. ? MysticCollector.com
"?a top-notch tactical game that fans of the genre will be please with." ? 4.5 / 5 Stars - etoychest.org
"?just the thing to put a smile on a strategy RPG fans' face..." ? Gamers.com
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness has a suggested retail price of US $49.99 and has been rated by Teen by the ESRB. For more information, visit the Official Disgaea Website at
http://www.atlus.com/dis.
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