Disgaea 1 Complete
Train a squad and fight turn-based battles on gridded maps. Formations can trigger team attacks, colored panels alter the battlefield, and Item World floors strengthen equipment while increasing the danger.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.1 / 10
About this game
Train your units, arrange them on a grid and take turns fighting through Laharl’s adventure. Positioning matters beyond reaching an enemy: the right formation enables a team attack, while Geo Symbols and colored panels can introduce helpful or harmful effects. Reading those conditions gives you decisions to make before committing an attack. Growth extends to equipment. Clearing a floor in the Item World raises the item’s level, but deeper floors bring stronger enemies. Character training can continue up to level 9999, giving players who enjoy building a stronger squad a substantial long-term goal. This HD return of the original Disgaea joins tactical positioning with repeated preparation and training.
Collected in series
Disgaea turns the Netherworld into a stage for comic demon stories and squad-based strategy RPG battles. Positioning allies, combining attacks and developing characters and equipment all matter, with lifting and throwing opening up playful ways to rearrange the battlefield.
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A good match for players who want tactical positioning and extensive squad building in the same RPG.
Team formations and panel effects give positioning a concrete purpose. Equipment growth also turns further battles into a preparation project; enjoying that repeated investment matters as much as enjoying an individual fight.
Strengths
- Team attacks reward arranging units with a plan.
- Equipment training gives extra battles a purpose beyond character levels.
Weaknesses
- A strong emphasis on leveling may lose players who prefer short RPGs with little repeated training.
Who it is for: Players who like turn-based planning, experimenting with formations and steadily strengthening a squad.
Play notes: Character growth relies on defeating enemies; consider whether you enjoy repeated training.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Item World progress strengthens an item while raising enemy danger. That connection suits players who enjoy planning the next training objective. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Terrain, formations and Geo Effects make the map part of the decision. The appeal is in setting up an advantage before choosing an attack. | Reviewed | 8.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The original game’s adventure returns in HD, offering a starting point for getting to know Laharl, Etna and Flonne. | Reviewed | 8.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension TV, tabletop and handheld modes offer a choice of screen setup. Performance and handheld text legibility have not been tested here. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Nippon Ichi Software
- Publisher
- Nippon Ichi Software
- Release date
- 2018
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Tags
- ExplorationLong-term ProgressionThird PersonLevel Progression3D GraphicsStory-drivenFantasyTurn-based CombatMain Story 20–50 HoursSolo-friendly
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2018
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
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