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[Cerium]

edit: Apparently North America only at the moment.

This is, I believe, a new development and shows confidence in the product.

Neat! Did people notice theres a demo available? I just saw it right now

NISA must be pretty enthused about the early buzz.

And yes I know the Japanese version has been available, but it didn't come with a demo as far as I know.

Here's the video that gets posted in every Disgaea 5 thread.

 

[RedToad64]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll try it out.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Can you transfer content from the demo to the final game ? Assuming it starts from the beginning.

 

[yananana]

Wondering if the demo is similar to the PS4 one?

 

[Gator86]

This is, I believe, a new development and shows confidence in the product.



NISA must be pretty enthused about the early buzz.

And yes I know the Japanese version has been available, but it didn't come with a demo as far as I know.

Here's the video that gets posted in every Disgaea 5 thread.

That video is great. I hope this does well. More success for Disgaea is always a good thing.

 

[Gentleman Jack]

If it's like the PS4 demo you can get pretty deep into the grind on it.

 

[Monumma]

If I'm not missing anything the demo is US only right now.

 

[DiabloTheGrey]

Games like this always look interesting to me, but then I remember I'm terrible at them and never get my money's worth because I get too overwhelmed with how many systems there are.

I'll give the demo a try though.

 

[The Greek Freak]

Progress carry over?

 

[EDarkness]

Noticed that it was on the shop and I'm downloading now. I hope the save can be transferred to the final game. Doesn't matter, I'm picking this up next week.

 

[PapaEmeritus]

Progress carry over?

I'm like 90% sure on PS4 it did not.

 

[mojojoeo]

i have played disgaea 1-3, and some of the off shoots. I imported 5 via a download code on my switch last month.

5 is the most fun / best one of the bunch to me.

im like 80 hours into it where as on the other games i did not even come close to this amount of time . If you dig the srpg grindy-ness of disgea you will not be disappointed.

 

[frankie_baby]

Progress carry over?

I think i heard it does, dont quote me on that though

 

[Fireblend]

I think I'll finally give Disgaea a shot with this one. I'm always up for a good portable tactics game, and I don't really want to buy FE Echoes since I'd rather play on my Switch than 3DS. Plus I've heard great things.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Just to double check, this is not a big that released the game early when they meant to put up a demo?

 

[TheLegendaryN]

If I'm not missing anything the demo is US only right now.

US only right now. Coming to Europe this Friday (May 19).

 

[depward]

Just to double check, this is not a big that released the game early when they meant to put up a demo?

Absolutely not. 100% the demo.

 

[Cerium]

That video is great. I hope this does well. More success for Disgaea is always a good thing.

They've almost matched the PS4 LTD with pre orders alone. Complete will probably outsell Alliance of Vengeance.

 

[Fireblend]

Also, I can't believe I discovered Cool Ghosts thanks to that Disgaea video. I've followed these guys on Shut Up and Sit Down (their boardgame website) for ages and I can't believe I missed their videogame content. Their other videos and podcasts are outstanding too. Discovery of the month for me

 

[Skittzo0413]

This is, I believe, a new development and shows confidence in the product.


NISA must be pretty enthused about the early buzz.

And yes I know the Japanese version has been available, but it didn't come with a demo as far as I know.

Here's the video that gets posted in every Disgaea 5 thread.

That video seriously helps me understand the appeal of this game.

Question though, I have never enjoyed tactics RPGs except for Ogre Battle 64 for some reason, and I found the insane amount of systems in Xenoblade X incredibly overwhelming. Will I have trouble getting into this?

I'm gonna try the demo regardless just to see, but I'm curious what other people more familiar with the game (and series) think.

 

[Zonar]

I'm like 90% sure on PS4 it did not.

You would be 90% incorrect. It definitely did carry over progress on the PS4. I grinded for 50 hours on the demo alone knowing it would carry over!

 

[PapaEmeritus]

You would be 90% incorrect. It definitely did carry over progress on the PS4. I grinded for 50 hours on the demo alone knowing it would carry over!

Cool, glad to be corrected, it's been a few years

 

[Xeroblade]

I haven't played Disgaea since the first game came out. I will give this a go for sure.

 

[LinkSlayer64]

I almost boguht the LE, but even though I liked the PC game demo I still felt like I should wait. This was mostly because I'm not familiar with any characters except for Prinny and Lillith - so all the merch didn't appeal to me.
So this is good! (LE's appear to be sold out anyway, oh well.)

 

[Zedark]

Here's the video that gets posted in every Disgaea 5 thread.

That shit's batshit insane!

Spoiler

I like it!

Will try the demo, but what I've seen so far is very positive.

 

[Mediking]

Aww yeah! Gonna download soon!

 

[Seik]

So does the progress carries over?

That's pretty much the only incentive that would convince me to get the demo while waiting for the game.

 

[foxuzamaki]

I almost boguht the LE, but even though I liked the PC game demo I still felt like I should wait. This was mostly because I'm not familiar with any characters except for Prinny and Lillith - so all the merch didn't appeal to me.
So this is good! (LE's appear to be sold out anyway, oh well.)

I wonder if I bought the last LE

 

[Rodin]

NA only?

 

[Kouriozan]

NA only?

EU in 3 days

So does the progress carries over?

That's pretty much the only incentive that would convince me to get the demo while waiting for the game.

It did for the PS4, played a tons with that trick to reach incredibly high level (I think it was spamming a support skill and it gave 20% of your level as exp), but even then I just restarted because I just love this IP.

 

[jonno394]

Played two levels in the demo, know I'll probably like this as the humour, visuals and general gameplay is there. Not gonna play anymore though as i need to finish i am Setsuna first!

 

[Weebos]

So does the progress carries over?

That's pretty much the only incentive that would convince me to get the demo while waiting for the game.

Seems like we're all waiting on the answer to this one.

Also, I can't believe I discovered Cool Ghosts thanks to that Disgaea video. I've followed these guys on Shut Up and Sit Down (their boardgame website) for ages and I can't believe I missed their videogame content. Their other videos and podcasts are outstanding too. Discovery of the month for me

I thought Daft Souls was a Dark Souls podcast so I never tried it out until this moment lol.

 

[Kovacs]

It's not on the UK store, which is a shame.

 

[GwyndolinCinder]

It's not on the UK store, which is a shame.

Will be friday.

 

[Rodin]

EU in 3 days

Thanks.

 

[Mediking]

Just started playing. This is very anime

 

[Speely]

Cant wait to get off work. Downloading now!!! Never played a Disgaea but I can tell it's my kinda jam.

 

[Servbot24]

This is, I believe, a new development and shows confidence in the product.

Well the game has been out on other platforms for a long time. The product isn't really in question.

 

[Tribes of Trusty]

Can't find it on the NA eShop...
Edit : derp you have to go to the Game page and then "download demo" and not search for "Disgaea".

 

[Speely]

Can't find it on the NA eShop...

Tried Coming Soon?

 

[krlitros87]

Can't find it on the NA eShop...

Go to the coming soon section.

 

[SolicitorPirate]

Demos just come out, and I've been playing the full game in English for like a week now.

But seriously, it's super easy to buy stuff off the Japanese eshop if anyone wants to play the game now rather than whenever it releases. It'll be fully in English too so long as you play it on your English language account

 

[Jawmuncher]

What's the size of the demo?

 

[jorgejjvr]

Do I need to know about the previous 4 games?

 

[Cerium]

Do I need to know about the previous 4 games?

No.

 

[The Last One]

It's the same demo that Ps4 got?

 

[Deleted member 286591]

This is one of those games which appeals to me a lot based on its gameplay and systems, but the whole anime vibe and artstyle throw me off instantly.

What I would give for a game like that but with a grittier, Vagrant Story-esque style... *Sigh*

Good thing a demo is coming tho, will definitely try.

 

[OmegaDL50]

I'm like 90% sure on PS4 it did not.

The PS4 Demo most certainly allowed you to continue your save in the final game.

The demo was the almost the entire first chapter of the game.

Edit: If anyone has any questions in regards to the mechanics to the game. Don't hesitate to ask me questions.

 

[JMY86]

Can't find it on the NA eShop...
Edit : derp you have to go to the Game page and then "download demo" and not search for "Disgaea".

It took me a minute to find it as searching for Disgaea gets you no results, the Nintendo eShop is a fucking train wreck.

 

[Vic]

What's the size of the demo?

1GB