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Nippon Ichi's Project D is Disgaea D2 for PS3
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I would have been a little worried about them fiddling with the Disgaea 1 story after 2 and 3 but 4 showed they can still do it so I'm excited for this, though I'd kinda have preferred a new cast and story
iworkatjunes
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I want a Disgaea game without all the lolis.
Dwight Schrute
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YESSSS Disgaea 1 is my favourite !!
It seems that people are still confused about this, if it's a reboot, a sequel or a spin-off but from what the articles at Dengeki and Famitsu say, this will be a direct sequel of the first Disgaea.
From what I can understand of the Famitsu article (not much), the producer of the game, Shogo Kozakai said that instead of making Disgaea 5 they decided to make Disgaea D2 because it's the series' 10th anniversary, and rather than create a new hero they wanted to go back to the starting point of the series and use Laharl.
So they decided to make a sequel with a story that will focus on the 3 original main characters, Laharl, Etna and Flonne.
Aside from that, the producer also said that de "D" in the tittle could also mean Destiny, Dramatic and more.
The game will have a limited edition that will include Etna and Flonne figurines, an artbook and the OST, and there will be a code to change the sprites of Laharl, Etna and Flonne to their original designs instead of the new ones.
From what I can understand of the Famitsu article (not much), the producer of the game, Shogo Kozakai said that instead of making Disgaea 5 they decided to make Disgaea D2 because it's the series' 10th anniversary, and rather than create a new hero they wanted to go back to the starting point of the series and use Laharl.
So they decided to make a sequel with a story that will focus on the 3 original main characters, Laharl, Etna and Flonne.
Aside from that, the producer also said that de "D" in the tittle could also mean Destiny, Dramatic and more.
The game will have a limited edition that will include Etna and Flonne figurines, an artbook and the OST, and there will be a code to change the sprites of Laharl, Etna and Flonne to their original designs instead of the new ones.
dakkumauji
Member
Considering it is their 20th anniversary title, I'm sure you can cut them some slack for making another Disgaea game.
Dwight Schrute
Member
God heard me !
Femmeworth
Banned
Well, I do recall them having trouble a few years back.
Canis lupus
Member
The music is nice. I realized that I still need to finish D3 and 4!
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
Woo more Disgaea! Was wondering when we'd hear more info.
Sequel to D1 is interesting, but the pessimist in me is seeing Nippon release every unique NPC from 2-4 who doesn't work their way into the main story as DLC. And those characters are not cheap. :/
All I can ask for otherwise is that they make the angel class not DLC, and maybe tone down the monster-weapon fusion a bit. It worked in 4, but 3 was kinda "eh".
Sequel to D1 is interesting, but the pessimist in me is seeing Nippon release every unique NPC from 2-4 who doesn't work their way into the main story as DLC. And those characters are not cheap. :/
All I can ask for otherwise is that they make the angel class not DLC, and maybe tone down the monster-weapon fusion a bit. It worked in 4, but 3 was kinda "eh".
Long live NIS!
DarknessTear
Banned
Disgaea 1 has my favorite cast out of all the games, so I approve.
Kinda suspect this is going to be really disappointing when unveiled. It doesn't sound or look like a big title at all, but a much lower budget thing they're using to attract fans while all their main teams are working on something else. Reusing "classic" characters, reinforcing that this is "not Disgaea 5", coming out just 2 months after the big PS3 game the real Disgaea team is working on, and.... looking like this:
I dunno... lol.
I dunno... lol.
storafötter
Member
Disgaea 1 was perfect as it is how they handled the stories and characters. So it is good to see them back, but hopefully as sequel.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Yessss, Disgaea 1 is the best one. <3 Etna, Flonne and Laharl.
Trojita
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Kinda suspect this is going to be really disappointing when unveiled. It doesn't sound or look like a big title at all, but a much lower budget thing they're using to attract fans while all their main teams are working on something else. Reusing "classic" characters, reinforcing that this is "not Disgaea 5", coming out just 2 months after the big PS3 game the real Disgaea team is working on, and.... looking like this:
I dunno... lol.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
They look great. 'Specially Etna. About the same as in D4, so perfect. <3
Kinda suspect this is going to be really disappointing when unveiled. It doesn't sound or look like a big title at all, but a much lower budget thing they're using to attract fans while all their main teams are working on something else. Reusing "classic" characters, reinforcing that this is "not Disgaea 5", coming out just 2 months after the big PS3 game the real Disgaea team is working on, and.... looking like this:
I dunno... lol.
they're releasing witch next year too. i wouldn't be surprised if they have even something else planned for next year seeing as it's their 20th annivesary.
Well, the witch game is by the Prinny team, and it was actually due this year. It just seems like N1 has issues with development lately. They delayed that indefinitely, and they just delayed Kamipara by a month. Seems like they just suck, rather than it being any "grand plan" or sorts.
SpaceDrake
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What are you talking about? Disgaea is their strongest property and fans clamor for more content more or less constantly. It is not a surprise at all to see them make another one. It's not like it's annualized either (hello, Gust).
Kinda suspect this is going to be really disappointing when unveiled. It doesn't sound or look like a big title at all, but a much lower budget thing they're using to attract fans while all their main teams are working on something else. Reusing "classic" characters, reinforcing that this is "not Disgaea 5", coming out just 2 months after the big PS3 game the real Disgaea team is working on, and.... looking like this:
I dunno... lol.
Sorry duck, but also what are you talking about, at least with the art? It looks exactly on par with Disgaea 4 and Kami-Para, which is what anyone should expect. It doesn't seem any less "low-budget" than those games, and those are both banner titles.
TLDR I'm excited for more details and don't really see any reason to doubt this will be a good title. (Still wish they'd do a Soul Nomad sequel though.)
Really? Maybe I just hate Disgaea and all the stupid characters in it, but these look way more detailed:
The ones shown here look like some low-detail redrawn sprites of crappy characters!
Disgaea sucks and I hope it gets canned so N1 can make better games like ZHP2.
the first disgaea was pretty good. actually, i like it when they make original stuff. la pucelle, disgaea 1, phantom brave, and soul nomad are the best from them that i've played. although if there was a cast in the disgaea series that worked the best, it was definitely the first game.
well i'm speculating that before the kamipara delay they were planning for one game each quarter.
Well, the witch game is by the Prinny team, and it was actually due this year. It just seems like N1 has issues with development lately. They delayed that indefinitely, and they just delayed Kamipara by a month. Seems like they just suck, rather than it being any "grand plan" or sorts.
well i'm speculating that before the kamipara delay they were planning for one game each quarter.
The ones shown here look like some low-detail redrawn sprites of crappy characters!
Disgaea sucks and I hope it gets canned so N1 can make better games like ZHP2.
No. Just no.
Disgaea is great.Those screenshots also aren't blowing up the characters a hundred times their size. Those sprites are exactly as high detail as D4. It's also nice to know that Laharl has moved up from short-shorts.
Wow. Not only is your opinion wrong, but they also are basically making ZHP2. I can only assume that you spoilered this text out of shame.Disgaea sucks and I hope it gets canned so N1 can make better games like ZHP2.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
You just hate Disgaea.
Probably. Deep down I sympathize with Asagi.
RurouniZel
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I am hyped!!
SatelliteOfLove
Member
They were belting out a game a year or less during on the PS2. If anything, its a return to bounteous form. In fact, if the humor could be more like 1&2 instead of 3&4 and make with the absurdism instead of the slice-of-life mess, it'd be REALLY good. I like my NI narratives stupid by design.
Kinda suspect this is going to be really disappointing when unveiled. It doesn't sound or look like a big title at all, but a much lower budget thing they're using to attract fans while all their main teams are working on something else. Reusing "classic" characters, reinforcing that this is "not Disgaea 5", coming out just 2 months after the big PS3 game the real Disgaea team is working on, and.... looking like this:
I dunno... lol.
That's the thing about their SRPG games, they're heavily based on mechanics, humor, and music, which all told is rather cheap to make. Hell, their best game was shoestring as fuck (Makai Kingdom!)
Terra_Ex
Member
Hmmm, I was never of the opinion that D1 needed a direct sequel (if this is indeed what this is) seeing as how it wrapped up stuff quite nicely I was happy enough with boss cameos from the original trio in each iteration. No doubt a "more complete" version for Vita is already on the cards somewhere down the line so I'll wait and see. Still need to finish Disgaea 4 as well, despite my love of the series I just don't have the spare 100+ hrs needed for each iteration of this anymore, lol.
I was starting to think I was the only around here that liked Phantom Brave! I loved the free range movement and the strategy around the confine system. I wish they'd make a sequel. Actually, I could do without the shitty characters and story, so maybe just a spiritual sequel that builds upon the original Phantom Brave stuff.
I was a fan of the soundtrack too.
gundamkyoukai
Member
I enjoy Disgaea have not played 4 yet but i don't mine play the first cast again .
AuthenticM
Member
Was there ever a Disgaea Dimensions 1 ? I've never heard of it.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Finally, Disgaea is the only series that gets me consistently hooked to a console for over 100hrs at a time. Really glad to see and experience Laharl again.