Disgaea D2 Informati..

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Genre
Platform
Players
Release
Price
ESRB
DLC
DIGITAL
Character Design
Music　：Strategy RPG
：PlayStation®3
：Single
：Fall 2013
：Pending
：RP
：Yes
：Retail & Digital
：Takehito Harada
：Tenpei Sato
The next level of the ultimate high replay SRPG!
This newest installment of the world-famous Disgaea series offers refinements to game systems that will entice new fans
while still offering the same kind of hardcore, endless gameplay that is sure to please long-time fans.
Improved Customization Options.
Special attention has been paid to those players who enjoy creating their own in-game units. The customization is
enhanced like never before for more control over created units’ appearance, personality, weapons and more.
Graphical Improvements Abound!
In addition to the well-received high-resolution character sprites seen in Disgaea 4, Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness has
animated the background graphics as well for a more immersive experience!
The return of series favorites.
2013 marks Nippon Ichi’s 20th year and as part of the celebration, this title brings back the popular trio from the first game:
Laharl, Etna and Flonne! Since the story is totally separate and original, new fans can enjoy it as well!
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Setting
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
(!?) servants 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 his own body even holds
some surprises...
Characters
Laharl
The son of a famous and powerful Overlord, Laharl spent the events of the
first Disgaea trying to make a name for himself after his father dies. At the end
of that game, he finally succeeds in becoming an Overlord.
Unfortunately, the only ones who seem to know this are a few demons and
some higher-ups in the heavenly realm of Celestia.
Laharl is self-centered and selfish and wants to make everyone in the
Netherworld and Celestia know once and for all what a powerful Overlord he
really is!
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Etna
Laharl’s feisty and disrespectful vassal, Etna was taken in by Laharl’s father at a
young age and deeply respected him -- Laharl, not so much. She serves Laharl
more out of a sense of duty to his father rather than any kind of loyalty to him.
Etna’s tongue is sharp, and so is her spear – it’s always better to avoid being
on the receiving end of either!
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Flonne
Originally an angel, Flonne was turned into a Fallen Angel after the events of
the Disgaea 1.
In spite of her new “evil” title and attire, Flonne is still very much a kindhearted girl who hasn’t given up on trying to teach the demons of the
Netherworld about the importance of love.
She has also planted a flower garden in Laharl’s castle, much to his dismay.
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Sicily
Sicily is an angel girl who shows up one day in the mail (so she wouldn’t get
lost) at Laharl’s castle and calls him “big brother.” She follows the team around
insisting this, but none of them believe her.
She is good at cooking and especially enjoys making sweets.
She also appears to have designs on Laharl’s throne...
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Game Flow
HQ
EVENT
BATTLE
The basic flow of the game is:
HQ→EVENT→BATTLE→EVENT.
Even after you beat a stages you can still keep playing by
entering the Item World, which is made up of randomly
generated battle stages.
ITEM WORLD
EVENT
ENDING
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In-Game Screenshots
In-Game Screenshots
In addition to the hi-res sprites introduced in Disgaea 4, the backgrounds are animated for
further immersion!
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Combat Screenshots
Basic System
As with all Disgaea titles, combat is a major part of the game. Players will enjoy the overthe-top gameplay they’ve come to know and love in an all-new streamlined format!
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Basic Gameplay
As with all Disgaea games, the key to victory lies in a sound strategy! The system has been
refined from previous installments to keep combat fresh and make it more rewarding
than ever!
Allies adjacent to one another
participate in Linked attacks!
Characters have their own unique
attacks!
Height is used to create an advantage!
Throw allies to get past obstacles!
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Basic Gameplay
Characters speak to one another in the heat of battle!
Position characters near each other and their affinity will increase.
They then may perform support actions during battle!
Laharl gives Etna a hand in battle.
Flonne heals Laharl thanks to their high
affinity!
A look at the current affinity levels for Laharl.
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Basic Gameplay
As you play through battles, you are graded on your performance.
The better you do, the more bonuses you receive after battle!
In battle, check the goals you need to
accomplish to receive bonuses!
Profit from your hard work and planning after
the battle!
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Basic Gameplay
Of course, that Disgaea staple -- the Item World, makes its reappearance!
In the Item World, players can improve their weapons, items and characters!
Through continuous training, the player is able to do massive damage!
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*Above images taken from Disgaea 4.
Basic Gameplay
Of course, no Disgaea would be complete without Geopanels.
These elemental blocks provide effect bonuses or detriments to the terrain and can be
moved or destroyed to change the effects or cause damage.
Change the tide of battle by skillfully manipulating these elemental icons!
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Basic Gameplay
The Dark Assembly returns in all its glory! Players can propose bills to the Assembly to
have them vote on them.
The “Yays” have it!
By bribing the assembly members, you can secure their
vote!
If that doesn’t work, then persuade them by force!
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New Features
The character creation system has been completely revamped to allow for the highest
level of original character customization in series history!
When you create a new character, you can now choose their personality type and color
pattern in addition to their class! Personality characteristics effect base stats.
Of course, there are tons of job classes to choose from!
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New Features
The new Master/Pupil system allows for skills to be transferred between characters.
Pupil
Master
The player chooses the master and the pupil as well as which skills to learn!
Benefits include new skills and higher weapon affinities for the pupil
while the master gets a stat boost!
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New Features
In addition to being able to capture and train monsters, they can now be ridden and
perform special attacks with the character riding them!
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New Features
The new weapon, the book, can be used as a melee weapon or to summon devastating creatures!
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