Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness (2013)

Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher: Nippon Ichi Software, NIS America
Platforms: PlayStation 3
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 9 player ratings
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

A whimsically dark tactical RPG that mixes strategic depth with comedic flair.

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About

Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness is a tactical RPG in the Disgaea series. The game is a sequel to 2003's Disgaea: Hour of Darkness for the PlayStation 2, where the respective main characters of that game will again be the focus. Gameplay in Disgaea D2 remains the same as other core Disgaea games in the series. Monster Mounting is a new feature that replaces Magichange from Disgaea 3 and Disgaea 4. Characters can also build relationships with each other and their compatibility is determined by a heart scale of 1 to 5. Another feature is the Cheat Shop, which allows the player to modify certain attributes such as lowering the gain rate of something like experience, to raise the gain rate of something else, like Hell.

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