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Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days

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Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days
83
9.0 User Score:

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Based on 22 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: NIS America

Developer: NIS

Genre(s): Turn-Based Strategy, Role-Playing Game

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: September 8, 2009

Summary

Get a dose of hyper reality as you can discover what the outside world is like at the very same time as Rozalin! Enjoy the all-new Axel Chapters, as you get a glimpse of what makes a Dark Hero tick. Now you can take the fight to Overlord Zenon wherever you want to go! [NIS America]

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

95

Game Chronicles

Simply amazing.

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91

Gaming Nexus

Sure it's a port of a three year old role-playing game, but Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days is an adventure game worth reliving.

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90

ZTGameDomain

In my humble opinion, Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days for the PSP is the definitive Disgaea portable experience. From the widescreen presentation to the sound and voice work, the PSP is the benchmark for Disgaea on the go.

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90

GameZone

Dark Hero Days is not only one of the most enjoyable sequels with a lot to offer SRPG fans but it’s also one of the more surprisingly fun Disgaea games to come along on the PSP.

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90

GamePro

It's funny, it's charming, and it's an absolute blast to play for both aspiring Demon Lords and returning Overlords.

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90

Kombo

Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days is a great PSP title and the best strategy-RPGs available on the system.

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90

RPG Fan

Afternoon of Darkness was great on both the PSP and the DS, and the elements that were added to Dark Hero Days make it even better.

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88

Digital Chumps

Regardless, it's a finely crafted game and an exceptional example of how to do the genre right.

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87

GamingTrend

This is a game that is packed with so much to do and experiment with that anyone who gives it a shot will definitely get their money’s worth.

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86

IGN

In a time when many games feel a bit watered down in order to appeal to a wide market, it's refreshing to play an unabashedly hardcore and complex game like this. Hands down, this is one of the deepest and most fun strategy games you'll ever play.

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85

Gamervision

If you're a fan of tactical RPGs, there's no reason not to pick this game up, as it's one of the best on the system. If you're not, than you're missing out, and it might be worth eyeing up the first game to get ready for the sequel.

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85

Extreme Gamer

Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days is not a dark day for gamers who want a portable version of the second game in their beloved Disgaea series.

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83

Game Revolution

Item World is even more addicting.

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83

GameShark

If you've already played Disgaea 2 and abused the Magichange system of Disgaea 3 for all it's worth, the handful of bonus content is probably not enough to do it all over again. However, if you haven't sunk 200 hours into your elite team of Prinnies, or won’t dry heave at the thought of another geo panel puzzle, Disgaea 2 is probably the perfect portable SRPG.

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80

Worth Playing

All in all, Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days is a great strategy RPG, and while I still prefer the original title's story line and characters, there's nothing to really complain about when it comes to the gameplay.

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80

VideoGamer

Whatever category you happen to fall into, though, be prepared to sacrifice all of your free time; Dark Hero Days is a bottomless pit of gameplay that will command your attention from start to finish.

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80

Games Radar (in-house)

Even fans who’ve already played through the original version should consider this re-release, since long marathons and quick bursts of gaming suit Dark Hero Days’ gameplay so much better than on a console.

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80

Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)

Even longtime fans will enjoy a second romp through this simple, yet slick, PSP re-release. [Dec 2009, p.84]

80

Eurogamer

Disgaea 2 is a deep and flexible game and should it get its hooks in you will lose your mind to it. That fact alone begs the question: why reinvent?

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70

Teletext GameCentral

The best version of the worst Disgaea might be for fans only but it's still a great strategy role-player.

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70

RPGamer

Those who played and did not like the series, or who are bored with it, will find little here to change their minds. The Disgaea brand of near limitless levelling (and grinding to go with it), has always been an acquired taste, and the formula is starting to wear thin.

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58

1UP

In the end, I'd say Dark Hero Days is mildly recommendable, but with a huge caveat: It's a decent Disgaea... just not anywhere close to the best Disgaea.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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