Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny

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  1. Themadcow
    Jun 30, 2021
    8
    So, not yet up to post-game so arguably not even started yet - but this is a solid entry in the series. Graphically I'm not sure 3D has really added anything, and some of the "quality of life" improvements are hit and miss - but there are definitely some good design decisions too. Busywork is reduced, levelling is fairer to the wider roster and the UI shortcuts work well.

    It's not as good    So, not yet up to post-game so arguably not even started yet - but this is a solid entry in the series. Graphically I'm not sure 3D has really added anything, and some of the "quality of life" improvements are hit and miss - but there are definitely some good design decisions too. Busywork is reduced, levelling is fairer to the wider roster and the UI shortcuts work well.

    It's not as good as D5 - but given the lack of options in the genre, it's good enough for now.    … Expand
  2. medv4380
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    Pros:
    Standard Disgaea SRPG. Controls are nearly what they've been for decades. It's not in the Laharl timeline like 1, D2, and 5 but most Disgaea titles aren't in the Laharl line.
    Changes: The addition of autoplay could be controversial, but since this is a parody of the industry it's a nice poke at the industry. Also shows just how bad you are by showing how to roflstomp a level    Pros:
    Standard Disgaea SRPG. Controls are nearly what they've been for decades. It's not in the Laharl timeline like 1, D2, and 5 but most Disgaea titles aren't in the Laharl line.

    Changes:
    The addition of autoplay could be controversial, but since this is a parody of the industry it's a nice poke at the industry. Also shows just how bad you are by showing how to roflstomp a level you're having a hard time with.

    Cons:
    The addition of 3D graphics that are cell-shaded has come at the expense of some expected behavior. For example, a combo attack results in the same or similar animation as a non-combo attack. In the past, if 4 characters did a combo they all attacked in the cinematic. This may be due to the development time caused by the new format. For years much of the gameplay was carried over from prior games and changing to all 3D cell-shaded means that things can't be always carried over.

    The outrage over graphics is similar to the outrage over Disgaea 3 and its poor transition to HD. I personally don't care but if you're one of those people who think they can see 120fps on a 60-hertz monitor, and that 3 wasn't good enough then pass on it. For any normal person who can't see past the temporal limitations of a monitor updating 60 times per second, this is perfectly fine and well suited.    … Expand
  3. Gamerheadspodca
    Jul 4, 2021
    9
    Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is probably one of the most, if not the most, anticipated games released this year by NIS. And for good reason, the series is a staple for NIS and introduced us to their mascot, the Prinnies. While previous entries have always done well, Disgaea 6 really has outshined them all. It takes the basics from the previous entries and builds upon those in DisgaeaDisgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is probably one of the most, if not the most, anticipated games released this year by NIS. And for good reason, the series is a staple for NIS and introduced us to their mascot, the Prinnies. While previous entries have always done well, Disgaea 6 really has outshined them all. It takes the basics from the previous entries and builds upon those in Disgaea 6, my new favorite entry in the series.

    The thing that I feel makes this the best in the series is the story. While the other games were interesting enough, this game revolves around the story of a zombie named Zed and his quest to vanquish the God of Destruction. Of course, he has a reason to embark on this quest, which you’ll find out as you play through the game, but the story itself really drew me into this Disgaea more than previous entries. You still have the off the wall humor, but this story feels like it has more heart than previous games.

    The voice acting is well done and adds to the story by giving it more dimension. Another unsung feature in the game is the music. The music in your home base is in this jazz/lounge singer style, and I was blown away the first time I heard it. Contrast that with the songs that are playing during battle. If you are in a boss battle, the music becomes very dramatic. If I had one complaint it’s that the music can be a bit louder than the voice acting. It’s a minor sound mixing problem.

    If you have played previous Disgaea titles, then you understand how the battle system works. The game is a strategy RPG and there is a lot to think about when setting up your characters to do battle. One of the fun features returning to the game is the team battle aspect. As you set up your characters, you can have them surround the enemy with each of them attacking separately, but when you execute the attacks, you deal team damage. You can also set up your characters side by side, so that when one attacks, all the characters in range will deal a combined amount of damage. The team cutscenes and special attacks also give off an anime vibe.

    Leveling up your character is done through your main base, the Netherworld. Here you can buy new equipment for your characters, level up your skills at the skill shop, and earn prizes at the hospital. You even have an option to go to a cheat shop and change the settings in the game to make your experience easier or more difficult.

    One of the more interesting features in the game is super reincarnation. When you start over, all the mana you collected is cleared out and you start over at level one. However, you get to keep your base stats and you’ll earn karma points based on the level you were at when you reincarnated. Karma points are used to obtain different capabilities, so while it seems counterintuitive to start your level over,it’s a great way to level up your character in the long run.

    Super reincarnation can be done through the dark assembly, but that’s not the only thing you can do at the dark assembly. It also allows you to do several different things through proposing bills: create new characters, delete characters, get new items at the store...the list goes on. And as you continue to play through the game the number of “bills” you can propose increases. Each bill that you propose to the dark assembly does cost mana, the more extravagant the request the more mana it will cost. For instance, creating a bill for triple experience will cost you a whopping five thousand mana points. Spending the mana points only calls the assembly together, you still need to make sure you secure the votes and this is where you can bribe the different senators. Each senator will have things that they like and you can try to bribe the senators by giving them the items that they prefer. This is a totally optional feature, but it adds a different flare to the game.

    If this is the swan song of the Disgaea series it has gone out on a high note. The basics of what fans enjoy about the game is still intact, from the strategy aspects of attacking your opponents, to the uber amount of damage and absurd character levels you can reach. On top of all that the game’s story is the best in the series and the amount of effort gone into making the experience a memorable one can certainly be seen on full display. Between the anime look, the music, and the quirky but loveable characters, fans of the Disgaea series will be pleased with this entry. Even if you never played a Disgaea game before, Disgaea 6 is a perfect entry level game.    … Expand
  4. Arturos
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    A very good game but on the switch it has framerate issues and a bit of lag, but i really liked the story and the characters i'm a big fan since disgaea 1 and i'm never disappointed with nis america games
  5. Ripper36
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    I would say i am about 16 or 17 hours in and i have to say i love it so far. Story seems pretty good their. I like the way they are going with the 3D. Was a big of or Disgaea 4 and 5, and 6 does not let me down at all. Great Switch game, worth the price.
  6. JJJAGUAR
    Jul 4, 2021
    9
    I've played all the Disgaea games before, and this is one of my favorites. The story is fun, the cast of characters is great and the gameplay is top. They removed things that some die hard fans would not like but for normal people is an improvement.
  7. rwmerrigan
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    I've played every game up until this one, NIS took a lot of risks with this one. In my opinion I like the direction they are taking which is the introduction of accessibility into the series. The writing is in my opinion the best since Disgaea 1, and I genuinely enjoy the dialogue and cutscenes that go on in between battles. I like the changes with weapons, it puts monsters and humans on aI've played every game up until this one, NIS took a lot of risks with this one. In my opinion I like the direction they are taking which is the introduction of accessibility into the series. The writing is in my opinion the best since Disgaea 1, and I genuinely enjoy the dialogue and cutscenes that go on in between battles. I like the changes with weapons, it puts monsters and humans on a more even playing field, and with the exclusion of weapon skills humans arent immediately overpowered in everyway compared to monsters. Not sure why everyone is getting super butthurt by the graphics, maybe change the settings so it looks better to you. I think people freak out when things are changed, and in my opinion the game is changed compared to others, not worse. Give the game a few chapters before you immediately write it off because its different, I dont think this game deserves the level of hate its receiving.… Expand
  8. realityxaidan
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    As a longtime fan of Disgaea games, I can definitively say this is one of my favorite entries in the series. I think the story is better than many of the previous games. While I was weary of the repetition of fighting the God of Destruction every chapter, there was actually a good amount of other bosses throughout the game, and there were great plot twists that kept me engaged with theAs a longtime fan of Disgaea games, I can definitively say this is one of my favorite entries in the series. I think the story is better than many of the previous games. While I was weary of the repetition of fighting the God of Destruction every chapter, there was actually a good amount of other bosses throughout the game, and there were great plot twists that kept me engaged with the story the whole way through. I was actually shocked a few times, but those moments didn't feel forced for shock factor, which is a plus. The voice acting is amazing, with each of the characters having distinct personalities that really bring this game to life. A lot of the changes made in this entry do a great job at streamlining the series, and I think anyone who was weary of the series will have a much easier time to jump in here than one of the other entries (I still think the others are definitely worth playing though). With auto battle and demonic intelligence, players who don't like grinding will be able to alleviate this and still enjoy a great game. I tested out these features and they worked well, but I personally enjoy the grinding, and I was able to make it through the main story without much use of these features, which is a plus for hardcore fans. The 3D models look very nice in my opinion, and convey the personality of the series well. There is a lot of complaints about performance in this entry, and while it is a bit rough in "Graphics" mode, the developers introduced two other settings ("Balanced" and "Performance"), so you can play in whichever mode you like. I personally recommend "Balanced" mode, as it looks pretty nice, and doesn't stutter at all. All in all, with more customization options than ever before in a Disgaea game, an exciting story with twists and turns, and a likable cast of characters brought to life by great voice acting, this is definitely a win for the series. I can't wait to see how Disgaea 7 turns out!… Expand
  9. ExileForever
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    For me, I really enjoyed the 3D graphic update they did for the characters. I actually didn’t notice much of a difference when playing. But I did miss the 2D story mode characters moments instead of the still anime text photos. The gameplay is a lot of fun as always, and the fact I am increasing in level so fast is insane! But the nitpick I have to make is that the best characters to playFor me, I really enjoyed the 3D graphic update they did for the characters. I actually didn’t notice much of a difference when playing. But I did miss the 2D story mode characters moments instead of the still anime text photos. The gameplay is a lot of fun as always, and the fact I am increasing in level so fast is insane! But the nitpick I have to make is that the best characters to play are Zed, Piyori and Ivar. The rest are good, but surprisingly not that powerful? And the levels I got so far are fun, but somewhat generic compare to Disgaea 5 where I could explore the universe of the Netherworld. All and all, a solid game for those who love SRPG, but if I have to be honest, I would rank it below 1, 4 and 5: not in that order… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Cubed3
    Jan 31, 2022
    70
    Poor performance mars what is otherwise a stellar Disgaea experience with some fantastic new 3D visuals. The new modes and features of Disgaea 6: Defiance of Justice paired with a nice new story and interesting characters puts this high on the SRPG recommendations for all fans of the genre; a great addition to the series and a decent Nintendo Switch implementation of the game.
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  2. TierraGamer
    Oct 4, 2021
    50
    Defiance of Destiny takes Disgaea's core and tries to evolve it into a game that exploits ridiculous characters and situations. However, already in its sixth installment, it does not find a balance between pleasing its fans and inviting new users, delivering a game that makes us doubt the longevity of the franchise.
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  3. CD-Action
    Sep 1, 2021
    75
    Disgaea 6 can’t deny its blood ties to the previous games of the series, but it introduces fully 3D graphics and significantly cranks up the level of absurdity. The price for the former is poor framerate on Switch and the story will give you a lot of reasons to smile but won’t leave a lasting trace in your mind. Combat on the other hand is very solid and discovering new abilities and developing your party of characters are strong incentives to keep playing. [09/2021, p.35]
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