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Disgaea DS

"Updated DS version of Disgaea: Hour of Darkness"

Publisher: Deep Silver
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
Released: 03 Apr 2009
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Simple yet highly addictive, Disgaea DS is an updated portable versionof the classic Strategy RPG Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, previouslyavailable on the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system. Sinceits release Disgaea has won over a loyal following of fans that havegrown to love the quirky humour and deep, long-lasting challenge.

DisgaeaDS doesn’t just let you take the Disgaea madness on the road, butintroduces exciting innovations such as the new duel systemmultiplayer, complete with masses of customisable rules and gameoptions. You’ll also be able to connect to your friend’s Nintendo DS toswap and share items, take your battles to a new strategic level withGeo Cubes and there’s an added exclusive new story mode dedicated toEtna and her quest to become Beauty Queen Ultimate Overlord.

Story

The Netherworld – a place darker than apitch-black cave, located deeper than the depths of the seas. It is acursed land where evil reigns and foul beings dwell. Nobody knows itswhereabouts, but everybody fears its existence…
The story takesplace two years after the death of King Krichevskoy, the ruler of theNetherworld. His son Laharl slept for two full years, unaware of hisfather’s death, while demons fought for supremacy over the Netherworld.With the help of his vassal Etna and her underlings, the egocentric,megalomaniac Prince Laharl fights his way to become the next king.

Features

• Discover who is the best strategist with the all-new duel system for multiplayer battles
•Multi Customisation lets you customise the multiplayer mode, withchanges to game rules, field and win/loss conditions and much more
•Geo Cubes. These cubes have very special effects and are dealt equallyto each player, use them carefully as they can both delight andinfuriate
• Shop and Share with Wireless Communication Mode, trade with friends and share your item data
• Exclusive New Story. A dedicated story for Etna and an all-new ending if you defeat this mode
• Guest Appearances – you never know who you’ll run into next with hidden characters waiting to be unlocked

       
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