Disgaea 1 Complete

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Disgaea 1 Complete is a single player tactical role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Disgaea 1 Complete is a single-player role-playing game known for its engaging tactical battles and vibrant, good-quality graphics. Renowned for its deep and addictive gameplay, it features extensive grinding and character progression. This classic strategy RPG also offers the convenience of being available on smartphones, bringing its charming world to a wider audience.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 187 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

This is probably the best mobile port of a console game, with quality of life improvements like auto-battle and battle speed controls that enhance the gameplay experience.
The graphics are updated and the game runs smoothly, providing a nostalgic experience for long-time fans of the series.
The auto-battle feature significantly reduces the grind, making it easier to enjoy the game's story and mechanics without repetitive tasks.

Many users experienced significant issues with the download process, often getting stuck or crashing, which made the game unplayable for some.
The touch controls can be awkward and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially when selecting characters or navigating menus.
Despite being a great game, the high price point and technical issues have led some players to feel that it is not worth the investment.

grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the introduction of features like autobattle and 8x speed, which significantly reduce the tedium of grinding in RPGs. While some still find grinding repetitive, these enhancements are seen as major quality-of-life improvements that make the experience more enjoyable and less burdensome. Overall, the changes have transformed the grinding aspect from a chore into a more manageable and streamlined process.
- “I like fights and challenges, but my least favorite part of any RPG is grinding. If I have to repeat the same level multiple times just to build up and move to the next, then it gets boring for me.”
- “The new auto battle cuts some of the long and tedious grinding.”
- “While the concept of auto battle mode sounds weird for someone who spent hundreds of hours grinding levels, to me it is a godsend.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics have received high praise for their beauty and quality, with many users noting significant improvements over the original game. The vibrant sprites and engaging aesthetics enhance the gameplay experience, making it a standout feature for fans of JRPGs and strategy games. However, there are some mentions of graphical issues post-loading, which slightly detracts from the overall visual experience.
- “The graphics are sooo beautiful compared to the original.”
- “Great gameplay and fun graphics, the sprites are high quality and full of soul.”
- “Engaging tactical gameplay, beautiful graphics and music and lots of content.”
- “Once the game loaded, things only got worse graphically.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Disgaea 1 Complete is highly praised for its engaging tactical elements, beautiful graphics, and modern features like auto battles that alleviate grinding. Players appreciate the high-quality sprites and the overall fun experience, with many considering it a standout aspect of the game that complements its storyline effectively.
- “Great gameplay and fun graphics; the sprites are high quality and full of soul.”
- “Engaging tactical gameplay, beautiful graphics and music, and lots of content.”
- “The gameplay itself is stellar and has a lot of modernization that makes the grind not a problem, as there are auto battles and other features. Great game overall.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with users reporting frequent freezing issues, particularly at the language selection screen, and initial login bugs that require multiple restarts to resolve. While some devices, like the moqi i7s and Galaxy Note 9, run the game smoothly, others experience significant screen glitches that hinder gameplay.
- “Aside from that, the auto battles are awesome and it looks and runs great on my Galaxy Note 9.”
- “Runs great on the Moqi i7s.”
- “The initial login is buggy and keeps getting stuck, but if you restart the application multiple times, it eventually downloads everything.”
- “The game freezes on the language selection screen.”
- “Screen glitches make the game unplayable.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and engagement, complementing the fun graphics and tactical gameplay. However, some users noted a frustrating issue where the main menu music continues to play even when volume settings are turned off, suggesting a need for better synchronization between in-game and menu audio settings.
- “Fun graphics, great music... the game itself is decent.”
- “Engaging tactical gameplay, beautiful graphics and music and lots of content.”
- “Another issue is that even if you have the volume settings at zero, the main menu still plays music. It would be nice if the game would sync the in-game volume settings with the menu.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is highly praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, with players appreciating the ability to fast forward through grindy sections, enhancing the overall experience. While the narrative and gameplay receive top marks, some users express frustration with the game's save system. Overall, the combination of a compelling story and enjoyable gameplay creates an optimal experience for players.
- “The story is amazing (of course it is!) and I love the fast forward button; it makes the grindy bits much less burdensome.”
- “I love to grind, but time isn't always on my side. Being able to automate and speed up this amazing game while still getting all the time to enjoy the story and world of Disgaea is the optimal play experience.”
- “Gameplay was immaculate alongside the storyline 10/10.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's $30 price point is considered steep by some, but players appreciate the absence of ads and microtransactions, viewing it as a fair investment for a complete experience. The lack of pay-to-win elements and the ability to play on the go enhance its nostalgic appeal, making it a well-received title in the mobile RPG market.
- “The $30 price is steep, but no ads, no BS, lots of add-ons and upgrades, and being able to play on the go make this nostalgia trip even better.”
- “The price is worth what you get - a complete game with no microtransactions.”
- “10/5* multilayered JRPG with a lot of depth, no pay-to-win or any kind of microtransactions. Best game ever! Plus, it's mobile, so you can play it anywhere, anytime. A lot of the previous problems have been fixed. Great work, Nippon Software!”
- “The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative.”
- “It's frustrating to see that progress is locked behind a paywall.”
- “The monetization model is aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While players express some frustration with the game's control mechanics, this does not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment, indicating that the emotional engagement remains strong despite minor gameplay issues. Enhancements like Bluetooth controller compatibility could further elevate the experience.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised as good, with newcomers finding it funny, beautiful, and delightfully strange.
- “The humor is always good.”
- “I'm new to the series; this game is funny, beautiful, and weird.”