GameInformer: Disgaea 4 Review: The Formula Still Works

Nippon Ichi’s quirky anime-styled strategy/RPG series burst onto the scene back in 2003, winning over gamers with its cutesy charm, self-deprecating wit, and an intricately crafted design that held up whether you played a 50-hour straight shot through the story or dumped 1,000 hours into fully conquering the game. Disgaea 2 and 3, while decent fan service, did little to advance the series. This fourth entry doesn’t eclipse the high water mark set by the first game, but its intriguing approach to online play and the usual host of minor improvements across the board are enough for me to recommend it to lapsed fans and newcomers alike.