A perfect port of a not so old classic
posted by Drakenrahl (Dearborn Heights, MI) Nov 20, 2007
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After the slew of sub-par games that have been released on the PSP by NIS it is a relief to finally see a real gem hit the shelves. It is to some extent also a shame that the glimmer of greatness for NIS' PSP career is not an original title but a port of the very game that put them on the map for the western gamers.
Disgaea was the first game that Nippon Ichi released to any success in the states. Since then they have formed their own western branch, NIS, to publish games in the US.
The PSP port brings to the table everything that was both good and bad about Disgaea. What does that mean for the players? It means that while they didn't touch anything that would have lowered the quality of the game, they also didn't improve upon any of the issues that can sometimes distract from the gameplay. Camera angles are of course one of the glaring complaints that have been translated with perfectly frustrating accuracy. It can a test on a persons patience when they simply cannot see some squares on the board because they are blocked by taller sections, but there is no way to tilt the camera that would allow you to see them.
All that being said though the game still delivers what made it great and such a cult classic. An excellent story with great wit, charm, and characters. To top it all off they even added on a completely new story mode to give even more longevity to the game.
The game also supports multi-player options. While a true Wi-Fi experience over the internet would have been nice, the addition of ad-hoc multiplayer is still welcome. Now players can finally decide who has the stronger group of characters and equipment.
For any fan of Disgaea this game is an absolute must. For fans of strategy RPGs, give this one a serious look, you won't be disappointed.
I give the game a 9 out of 10.
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