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Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten |OT| - Defend The Prinnies, Define Your Netherworld.
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mintypixel
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So good. I'm 2 hours or so in, and I can't wait to keep playing (why can't I be rich and not work?).
Anyone dreading the hours they'll put into this? I know my goal is 500+, but we'll see.
Anyone dreading the hours they'll put into this? I know my goal is 500+, but we'll see.
SpiderJerusalem
Banned
Getting my ass kicked! pretty cool so far
Conciliator
Banned
Maaaaaaaan forgot this came out this week. I gotta hurry up and get Deus Ex and El Shaddai back to Gamefly...or maybe it's time to up to 3 games for q3/q4?
Absoludacrous
Member
BobTheFork said:
The DJ books were always great though. It's nice having every possible bit of information right in front of you without having to turn to a computer. Stuff was as thorough as possible.
Though seeing as this isn't a DJ guide, I agree, save your money.
BobTheFork
Member
I agree, there are some good guides still. It just seems like too often it's a bunch of high gloss photos, written in such a way that it still may not answer very important and specific questions people have. Regardless, you said it; it's not a DJ guide and it's non essential.Absoludacrous said:
edit: Ex, that happens with a TON of japanese games. A small part is not wanting to ruin any possible story with the list. the LARGE part of it is that they seem to want you to find the trophies without knowing what they are, like discovery. A remember The Last Guy and the Yakuza games doing that a ton.
My game is seriously glitched...the tutorials aren't playing out properly at all. The team attack did not work. Instead of using a special skill, Valvatorez did nothing (it just selected the enemy). When it went to bring Fenrich out to do the defense skill, he just didn't come out.
Wtf?
Weird.
Wtf?
BobTheFork said:
Weird.
Well, yep. This is weird. I'm getting some really annoying glitches. Tutorials aren't playing out properly, and often times, my commands are ignored. Usually, when I select a character from the base panel which I haven't used yet during the battle, it will ignore the first move I try to give to him. I have to press the X button 2-3 times and then it'll do it. After that, it's fine. This leads me to believe this is some sort of loading issue...the game might be blocking inputs while the game loads.
It could be the fault of my BD-ROM or my HDD that it's loading slowly.
Some guy posted this on the NISA Forum, which means I'm not the only one having the issue:
*grumble*
It could be the fault of my BD-ROM or my HDD that it's loading slowly.
Some guy posted this on the NISA Forum, which means I'm not the only one having the issue:
*grumble*
Dedication Through Light
Member
TEJ said:
I thought it was 20?
Picked up my copy today and I was only able to watch the opening sequence before I could save and turn it off. (I've got a baby who just started teething, so things are a bit more hectic than usual...)
Does anyone know if there are any hidden things I should look for in the hub area? I loved how Phantom Brave had hidden items, money, and even an unlockable unit (the Bottle Mail, IIRC) that you could find by jumping around Marona's island and reaching new heights. I wish they had carried that sort of thing over to the Disgaea games. At least you can get new treasure chests in the hub in each chapter (starting with Disgaea 2).
Does anyone know if there are any hidden things I should look for in the hub area? I loved how Phantom Brave had hidden items, money, and even an unlockable unit (the Bottle Mail, IIRC) that you could find by jumping around Marona's island and reaching new heights. I wish they had carried that sort of thing over to the Disgaea games. At least you can get new treasure chests in the hub in each chapter (starting with Disgaea 2).
Dedication Through Light
Member
aett said:
You can still get treasure chests.
Vincent Alexander
Member
Shit, I forgot about this game being out. Take no offense, because I loved Disgaea 2 and 3, but is 4 as good as 1 (story and character-wise)? Or too early to tell?
In my opinion at least it's pretty close. First one in the series since 1 to succeed in that. I really enjoyed 2 and 3 on a gameplay front, but 2's story didn't feel all that Disgaea in a lot of ways, and 3's cast was mostly forgettable. 4 isn't quite as funny as 1, and has a bit more serious in the mix, but there's still loads of hilarious and downright silly moments. It does feel like they went back to the first game and studied what made it work, and it shows.Vincent Alexander said:
Also the lead is genuinely awesome. I've ditched every lead character since Laharl and levelled someone else, but my Valvatorez is L9999 multireincarnated and my best character right now.
It wasn't, though I seem to remember laughing quite a bit at other stuff.TheExodu5 said:
Haven't played it since it came out in Europe 7 years ago though, so no doubt nostalgia (and being younger) plays a part in it. Either way, 4 made me laugh a whole lot, much more than the previous two games.
graywolf323
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anyone else who bought the game from NISA's online store just get an email about Flonne DLC?
that didn't actually contain a code :-/
that didn't actually contain a code :-/
Volcynika said:
Was about to say lucky you for actually getting an e-mail at all but then I just got mine in the middle of typing that up.
Also got a sweet Codeset. Awesome~
TheExodu5 said:
Which? I didn't do any mechanics stuff for Disgaea 3 but I'm fairly sure the early work on it was done during the JP release period. Disgaea 1's guide came out after the game had been out for awhile, if I recall, and much of that information was found out prior to it releasing and I'm damn certain on that since some of my work is in that guide.
Disgaea 2 I did work from the ground up on much of the mechanics as well (damage formulas, Item Leveling/Stat formulas, etc.) so not sure what to say.
To be fair, I haven't actually read the Walkthrough/FAQs for D1 or D2 :/
Crash Station
Member
Done with episode 1. Is it just me, or is the OST epic as hell?
Lostconfused
Member
Oh ok I am not the only one that got a {Codeset} in the email. Back to waiting for the game to arrive via snail mail.
Android18a
Member
Yeah, codeset here too.
Also, the Heart Cannon evil symbol is AMAZING. I think I just had like a 20 hit combo or something. The pictures of my characters in the hit order practically went to the bottom of the screen
Yes. Wait until the song at the final Episode 2 battle. I sang along <3
I'm only at Chapter 3, but I've still done a few item world runs already. Helps for quick money grinding and the mystery rooms are worth popping into for nice 'high' level fights to see how your team is doing.
I generally find the item worlds more fun than the main maps, actually.
Also, the Heart Cannon evil symbol is AMAZING. I think I just had like a 20 hit combo or something. The pictures of my characters in the hit order practically went to the bottom of the screen
cosmicblizzard said:
Yes. Wait until the song at the final Episode 2 battle. I sang along <3
I'm only at Chapter 3, but I've still done a few item world runs already. Helps for quick money grinding and the mystery rooms are worth popping into for nice 'high' level fights to see how your team is doing.
I generally find the item worlds more fun than the main maps, actually.
Dedication Through Light
Member
cosmicblizzard said:
Apart from the base song, I really dig quite a few of the tracks, especially one for an upcoming boss and the new base song as well as the return of some favorites. Im surprised Axel's theme didnt appear.
Hm.. I have been itching for a SPRG (and Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn is pissing me off due to Shitty Dawn Brigade, but that's another story), but I also have a ... strange relationship with the Disgaea series.
I got really far in Disgaea 1, but never beat it. I eventually just watched one of my roommates plow through 1 and through probably 80% of 2. Never actually played 2 myself because I "wanted to at least finish the series" despite how I know most of what happens in both. Never played 3 for the same reason. Is 4 only tangentially connected to the others and would be a good plunge for someone who is really out of the loop?
I got really far in Disgaea 1, but never beat it. I eventually just watched one of my roommates plow through 1 and through probably 80% of 2. Never actually played 2 myself because I "wanted to at least finish the series" despite how I know most of what happens in both. Never played 3 for the same reason. Is 4 only tangentially connected to the others and would be a good plunge for someone who is really out of the loop?
Android18a
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Apparently you have to capture a tier 4 nekomata and ask her about treasure. There's a remote chance she'll point you to a pps. Although I don't know how that works because I didn't try the capture system yet.lljride said:
grabbed my copy at Best Buy yesterday...was surprised to find every gamestop in my area was already sold out. (Got D3 no problem without a pre-order at GS)
LOVE the sprites and animations. I am only just into chapter 2 but already really enjoying the story so far. Really like the music in the hub world too. Very relaxing.
Looking forward to tonight. Gonna make some toast, butter it up, and sit down with my favorite snack and some more D4!
LOVE the sprites and animations. I am only just into chapter 2 but already really enjoying the story so far. Really like the music in the hub world too. Very relaxing.
Looking forward to tonight. Gonna make some toast, butter it up, and sit down with my favorite snack and some more D4!
ElegantBuffalo
Neo Member
This game is amazing. Picked it up yesterday. Got to the beginning of Chapter 3, with one venture into the item world to boost up an imperial seal. Good times.
BobTheFork
Member
HA I flew through the first 4 levels only to get my ass handed to me on the fifth. Already looks like the curve for leveling may be steeper, which is welcome.
Thanks for the info on the PPS guys. I guess I still have a ways to go.
Went from level 100 to 600 with Valvatorez last night on 9-4 and started in on a Bouncer with Big Bang. I'm gonna try to pass the Mt Ordeal bill tonight. I should be able to pass by force if needed, or at least survive long enough to throw some senators together and push it through.
Went from level 100 to 600 with Valvatorez last night on 9-4 and started in on a Bouncer with Big Bang. I'm gonna try to pass the Mt Ordeal bill tonight. I should be able to pass by force if needed, or at least survive long enough to throw some senators together and push it through.
Okay, so I ordered it.
Seems like if you play the post-game it can be pretty unforgiving. Since this is my first Disgaea, I will try to get through the story (which I heard is about 30-40 hours) and see if I'm up to the challenge afterwards. Hoping the story playthrough does not kick my ass too hard.
Overstock.com has this for $42, btw. Add $2.95 shipping and it takes you to about $45.
I'm curious to experience how this game plays, kind of looks like FFT but a bit more complex.
Seems like if you play the post-game it can be pretty unforgiving. Since this is my first Disgaea, I will try to get through the story (which I heard is about 30-40 hours) and see if I'm up to the challenge afterwards. Hoping the story playthrough does not kick my ass too hard.
Overstock.com has this for $42, btw. Add $2.95 shipping and it takes you to about $45.
I'm curious to experience how this game plays, kind of looks like FFT but a bit more complex.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Well they fixed the code fast. Cant wait to use the character in game.
Dedication Through Light
Member
When does
join the party? Definitely my favorite character in the game apart from Axel.
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