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His ATK modifier is OVER 9000?!
Friends, let me talk to you for a bit about addiction of a gaming nature. I’m sure you’ve experienced it before: that sense of falling into a game so completely that it takes over your brain and keeps you up until the wee hours of the morning. I’m here to talk about a recent addiction of mine, a game so devilishly devious in its seduction that you would be wise to stay away, even as I tell you that you should by all means play it. That game would be Disgaea 2, a PlayStation 2 game recently added to the PSN marketplace as a PS2 classic.
Sony announces new details about the God of War: Ascension multiplayer beta, retailers offer a pre-order bonus for BioShock Infinite, a new Disgaea game is announced, and more.
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A look at all the features contained within the PlayStation Vita title, Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention.
Its charm is undeniable, but is this complicated tactical RPG worth your time?
Just so I'm not pulling any punches, Disgaea 4 is the first game in the series I've actually played. While it has taken four iterations for me to take notice, it's clear to me why Disgaea has become a fan favorite and is often mentioned amongst the best games on the PlayStation 2 and 3. This unique flavor of tactical RPG gameplay comes complete with an engrossing world, characters, and a story that's rife with social commentary.
A super-customizable retro RPG by NIS.
I’ve never been more impressed by a title screen. Picture this: it’s a peaceful, moonlit night in 8-bit land. The pixelated moonlight is reflecting off of a pixelated island. There’s a catchy Japanese song playing (the one used in the official trailer). This one scene tells you pretty much everything you need to know about the game. It shows that NIS really understands its core fans and has put a lot of effort into making the game exactly what they want it to be.
As I sit here, pondering how to approach a review for the game Hyperdimension Neptunia, my mind begins to wander...
What did I ever do to deserve this?
There's so much disappointment in virtually every aspect of Hyperdimension Neptunia. The concept is creative but doesn't work. The characters were created with seemingly no purpose except to be viewed as borderline risque versions of the companies or consoles they represent. The battle system, while operable, is completely convoluted, offering players too many meaningless, worthless attack options that grow to be too complex for any sort of general consumption. There are so many issues, it's hard to tell where to begin.
A poor follow-up to Prinny’s first solo adventure.
Ever play a sequel to a game where there is almost no discernable difference from the original? That's Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! in a nutshell. After playing the original title, there's really no compelling reason to come back for seconds in Prinny 2, because there have been almost no upgrades or enhancements to the original formula to make it a better game. What's up with that NIS? This isn't a movie, it's a game; they are supposed to get better from one iteration to the next.
This roguelike is still punishingly tough, but it's the absolute best way to try out the genre.
Nippon Ichi Software is known for their unique, markedly Japanese titles that are big on humor and extremely unique in terms of gameplay. Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman is no exception to this rule, as the game delivers some well-written dialog, and unique roguelike gameplay that slightly alters the basic concepts of the sub-genre. Though the game is a small diversion from standard Mystery Dungeon gameplay, it's likely that most gamers won't connect with the title due to its high difficulty level and unforgiving design.
Based on classics like Mega Man and Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Prinny is an old school game with a new coat of paint.
Fans of Disgaea are already quite familiar with the Penguin-like creatures known as prinnies. Dood is their signature word and they have a tendency to explode, due to the highly unstable nature of the souls which have created them. Prinny is an upbeat character that most players can't avoid falling in love with, and as such, it makes sense that NIS decided to take the character and spin-off an original title based solely around them.
