Disgaea blends a wacky sense of humor with deep visuals and deeply deserves its cult status among fans. Well we have gotten an early look at both screenshots and character art. The colors are more vivid and the characters larger and more detailed than we have seen in the past.…
Read MoreIf you enjoy Japanese games, then you’re almost certainly a fan of Nippon Ichi. This is a company that has been around for 20 years and has gone from strength to strength by supporting a small, niche but hugely loyal fan base. Perhaps it’s best known for its Disgaea Strategy…
Read MoreI am a huge fan of hybrid RPG/strategy titles, and the Disgaea series has developed one of the larger followings among this genre. Published by Nippon Ichi, this tactical RPG game is set to release in Japan on March 20th of 2013. I am really hoping this gets a release…
Read MoreThe Disgaea series has always been renowned for one reason above all others: its incredible depth. The good news is that unlike previous-gen visuals and antiquated gameplay conventions, raw depth is something that doesn’t age, so when it comes to re-experiencing the Disgaea games as PlayStation 2 Classics, they are…
Read MoreGladiatorial combat, such as that seen in the Colosseum in ancient Rome, has been generally agreed to represent one of the most brutal, bloodthirsty and morbidly fascinating sporting contests known to mankind. Thankfully the modern world has shunned the spectacle but the power of the virtual world enables the more…
Read MoreDespite myself not being a huge fan of Japanese role-playing games, I have to give Nippon Ichi Software (NIS) credit. In a time where even new first-person shooters can be considered a gamble in the video game industry, NIS is still deciding to translate and distribute JRPGs alongside other stat-oriented…
Read MoreLegasista is basically what you would expect from a game published by NIS America – it’s a chunky, time-draining game with a compelling character customisation system and some simple but very charming visuals. For JRPG fans, it’s essential stuff. For almost everyone else… perhaps not so. Unless you’re very familiar…
Read MoreWith the recent remake of Disgaea 3 fresh in our minds, it might be a good time to revisit some of Nippon Ichi’s other gems. Perhaps the best candidate is the overlooked 2D platformer, Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero?. It may not be the best on the PSP,…
Read MoreWith the recent remake of Disgaea 3 fresh in our minds, it might be a good time to revisit some of Nippon Ichi’s other gems. Perhaps the best candidate is the overlooked 2D platformer, Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero?. It may not be the best on the PSP,…
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