Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 140 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 117 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 40 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 19 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 11 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 5k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
59% of themes are praise8% are divided33% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
140 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Since this is the first title in the franchise(PC version is based on the PSP port), it is a bit dated in comparison to it's succesors, but it still features all the core mechanics that make the series great.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
117 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
There's definitely more though(such as multiple endings and other unique gameplay mechanics.) The biggest draw for me though, is the over-the-top and comical story.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
40 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, Disgaea PC retains the colorful, anime-inspired art style that has become a hallmark of the series.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
29 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Originally developed by Nippon Ichi Software, this PC port brings the classic Disgaea: Hour of Darkness to a new audience, allowing players to dive into its unique world filled with demons, absurd scenarios, and a robust combat system that rewards both strategic thinking and creative experimentation.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
25 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Featuring fun tactical strategy gameplay, well written humor, classic character design and a choice of PS2 or remastered graphics.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
21 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Voice acting and localization quality further enhance the experience, bringing the characters to life with personality and flair.
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay140 reviews
Story117 reviews
Graphics40 reviews
Combat29 reviews
Characters25 reviews
Audio21 reviews
Controls12 reviews
Divided opinion
Steam Deck43% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty84% still recommend
Interface67% still recommend
Crashes45% still recommend
Bugs44% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$19.99
The lowest we've tracked is $7.99.
4 points recordedtoday · $19.99
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