After conquering the land of Yisstol in Fire Emblem: Awakening I have been in the mood for some more SRPG game time. I guess the law of attraction is on my side because NISA just announced they will be releasing a new Disgaea game titled Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness. Now if you’re new to the Disgaea series know that Disgaea 2 is the fan favorite among the mothership titles of the series. So it’s a no brainer that NISA would release games surrounding that particular title. Disgaea 2 is like the Final Fantasy 7 of the Disgaea series to be blunt.
Disgaea D2 is going to follow Laharl, Etna, And Flonne on another bizarre adventure. But this time Laharl has realized his dream of becoming an overload of the netherworld. The denizens around him though do not view him as such a demon worthy of the stature of overload. In order to prove his worth and gain their respect. Laharl has once again taken up his sword on a journey with his “comrades” across the netherworld. He will encounter family he never knew existed, and learn of hidden abilities locked dormant within his being. So many surprises await all the strategists out there salivating at this announcement but it’s not over yet.
DLC will also be developed for Disgaea D2 to make sure you get an infinite amount of playtime which is the norm amongst the Disgaea games. NISA has also included a few gameplay revisions and additions to make sure that this Disgaea journey is one to write home about. These revisions and additions include the geo panel system, a more in depth character customization, the endless item world, and the master/pupil system. It looks like this Disgaea D2 is going to be the most massive adventure yet, and I for one cant wait! For a more in depth look at Disgaea D2: A Brighter Future check out the official press release below.
DISGAEA D2: A BRIGHTER DARKNESS REUNITES THIS FALL!
Santa Ana, Calif. (February 21, 2013) – NIS America is thrilled to announce that the newest installment of the fan-favorite strategy RPG series, Disgaea®D2: A Brighter Darkness, is being released on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system this fall in North America and Europe. Celebrating the 20th year of Nippon Ichi Software and 10th anniversary of the Disgaea series, Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness brings back the popular trio from the first game: Laharl, Etna, and Flonne! With a completely new and original storyline, it offers game system refinements that will entice new fans, while still offering the same kind of hardcore, over-the-top, endless gameplay that is sure to please longtime fans! Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness will also feature various DLC to keep entertaining players for even more sleepless nights this fall!
For more information, please visit NISAmerica.com
About the game:
The Netherworld – a place where might makes right and today’s friends are tomorrow’s enemies. After a long journey with many ups and downs, Laharl finally finds himself as a full-fledged Overlord. However, the other denizens of the Netherworld do not see him as such, so he sets out on a journey with his loyal(!?) vassals to receive the respect he deserves. Along the way, Laharl will meet a girl who claims to be his sister, demons with bigger than usual chips on their shoulders, and find out that even his own body holds a few surprises for him…
Key features:
Enhanced Customization: The character creation system has been completely revamped to allow for the highest level of character customization in series history!
Master/Pupil System: The player chooses the master and the pupil, as well as which skills to learn! Benefits include new skills and higher weapon proficiencies for the pupil, while the master gets a stat boost!
Item World: Challenge this battleground to power up your weapons, items, and characters! Prepare to deal massive damage!
Geo Panels: These status-altering blocks provide bonuses or detriments to the terrain! Change the tide of battle by skillfully manipulating these elemental icons!
Reunite with old friends and meet a new crew: Bringing back the fan favorite trio of Laharl, Etna, and Flonne, with new characters and a brand-new story!Â