This is my favorite Disgaea title. It takes the core mechanics of the first Disgaea and improves them in many ways, as well as contains the content from the PSP version (which includes Axel's story, Disgaea 3 characters, the Magichange system from 3, recuitable side characters that weren't in the PS2 version, and all the PSP DLC characters actually working right). If you want to experience it for the first time I'd pass on unlocking the DLC characters until you complete the story one time, as the Map Bonuses for the DLC characters contain mid-game items that completely trivialize the entire first playthough. However, if you want to start your grinding early, the map bonuses are good for getting started right away.

It is a smooth port. NIS learned their lesson with the initial release of Disgaea PC and has had betas for their games before launch, and it shows. Haven't had any issues with framerate or bugs of any kind. There aren't many PC-exclusive options but at the same time there really isn't much that needs to be changed. The character filter is alright if you fancy that sort of thing, and the two UI options are very good. Plus, Disgaea 2 had the option to change movement speeds in battle, something that definitely turned me away from the first Disgaea.

If you liked the first game, pick this up. If you are a fan of strategy RPGs like Fire Emblem or Final Fantasy Tactics, still pick this up. I recommend this one over the first just for the quality of life changes. You don't need to know the story of Disgaea 1 to enjoy this outside of a few returning characters.

This is my favorite Disgaea title. It takes the core mechanics of the first Disgaea and improves them in many ways, as well as contains the content from the PSP version (which includes Axel's story, Disgaea 3 characters, the Magichange system from 3, recuitable side characters that weren't in the PS2 version, and all the PSP DLC characters actually working right). If you want to experience it for the first time I'd pass on unlocking the DLC characters until you complete the story one time, as the Map Bonuses for the DLC characters contain mid-game items that completely trivialize the entire first playthough. However, if you want to start your grinding early, the map bonuses are good for getting started right away. It is a smooth port. NIS learned their lesson with the initial release of Disgaea PC and has had betas for their games before launch, and it shows. Haven't had any issues with framerate or bugs of any kind. There aren't many PC-exclusive options but at the same time there really isn't much that needs to be changed. The character filter is alright if you fancy that sort of thing, and the two UI options are very good. Plus, Disgaea 2 had the option to change movement speeds in battle, something that definitely turned me away from the first Disgaea. If you liked the first game, pick this up. If you are a fan of strategy RPGs like Fire Emblem or Final Fantasy Tactics, still pick this up. I recommend this one over the first just for the quality of life changes. You don't need to know the story of Disgaea 1 to enjoy this outside of a few returning characters.