Gamespot interview Disgaea's writer/NIS president on what it's like to make the unique JRPG series.
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness caught most RPG fans by surprise in 2003. Its irreverent, cartoon-like veneer masked a deep and difficult tactical RPG, and while developer Nippon Ichi Software previously failed to win over western audiences with similar offerings--La Pucelle Tactics and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, both on PlayStation--Disgaea became a surprise hit.
In fact, its success was so unexpected, and publisher Atlus' initial manufacturing run of the game so small, that increased demand due to word of mouth caused prices in the secondhand market to skyrocket months after its initial release. Realizing this, Atlus printed more copies, getting the game into more people's hands, thus kickstarting the future for the series.
Today Japanese developer Nippon Ichi Software announced that its president Sohei Niikawa has resigned, and announced his successor.
NIS is company that has survived to this day and I wish to see them continue to persevere.
It doesn’t seem like a major shakeup , as the man put in the new position has many credits to his name similar to the old president .
I like this company I hope it grows and creates some more great games and new IPs . Good luck to both of them in their new positions in life thanks for the games Mr Sohei Niikawa
As the strategy RPG series marks five million units sold, NIS president Sohei Niikawa discusses its enduring appeal.
Sohei Niikawa, President of NIS and creator of the Disgaea series, shared his thoughts about the future of the global release of DISGAEA RPG.
